Educational Resources

IIn 2022, the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide.This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 1: Build students' decoding skills to help them read complex, multisyllabic words.The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching context.**The course will be available from August 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026**Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registration.SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of this course.

Providing Purposeful Fluency-Building Activities to Help Students Read EffortlesslyIn 2022, the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide.This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 2: Provide purposeful fluency-building activities to help students read effortlessly.The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching content.The course will be available from August 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026.Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registration.SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of the course.

Using Comprehension-Building Practice to Help Students Make Sense of the Text Part 1In 2022, the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide.This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 3a: Building students' world and word knowledge so they can make sense of the text and 3b: Consistently provide students with the opportunity to ask and answer questions to better understand the text they read.The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching context.The course will be available from August 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026.Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registration.SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of the course.

Using Comprehension-Building Practice to Help Students Make Sense of the Text Part 2In 2022, the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide. This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 3c: Teach students a routine for determining the gist of a short section of text and 3d: Teach students to monitor their comprehension as they read. The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching content.The course will be available from August 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026.Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registration. SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of the course.

The AFIRM modules provide structured learning on evidence-based practices (EBPs) through four comprehensive lessons. These lessons incorporate interactive activities, including case examples, instructional videos, and knowledge checks, designed for family members, school-based personnel, related service providers, as well as university faculty and students.Participants will gain:An understanding of key components of EBPs, including various approaches tailored for learners with ASDInsights into the behaviors and skills that can be effectively addressed using these practicesA step-by-step framework for implementing the practiceAccess to downloadable, customizable resources for practical applicationFree, Online Professional Learning24 hours, 7 days a week, https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/afirm-modulesTo receive a SCECHs, you must:Must be registered in Learning Stream (Create an Account) or Login (make sure to put your PIC number in your account.)Create your account for AFIRMChoose your module(s)Complete the Pre-assessment QuizPass the Post-assessment QuizSubmit the Evaluation SurveyView or print module certificates you have earned from My CertificateSave a PDF copy of each Module Certificate and place it in the AFIRM Google Drive (information regarding the drive will be given once you register)Once you have completed all the modules, place your folder in the Submit My SCECHsYou’re done!

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique strengths and challenges. Understanding the underlying characteristics of ASD and effective practices that support their needs is essential.Designed for those who support, instruct, work with, or live with someone with autism, the Autism Internet Modules (AIM) guide users through case studies, instructional videos, pre-and post-assessments, discussion questions, activities, and more.Grounded in evidence-based strategies, participants will find over 50 free, self-paced modules designed to help users better understand, identify, plan for, collaborate, and support individuals with Autism.Free, Online Professional LearningCreated by experts and practitioners and grounded in evidence-based strategies, this collection of free, self-paced modules is designed to help users better understand, identify, plan for, collaborate, and support individuals with autism within their school, home, community, or organization.Create an Account It’s Free! Click Here To Get Started (https://autisminternetmodules.org/)Select a Module of Interest Check Out The List of Modules Offered!Review All Module ContentComplete Post-Assessment (Must be 80% or higher)Save a screenshot of your post assessment as a PDF ( you do not need to pay for a certificate)Upload to Google Drive (you will receive an invite once you register with RESA)Put your name on a folderAnd drag your PDFs into the folderEarn SCECHs (Maximum 90)Click Submit My SCECHsAny questions/concerns, please contact Patricia McDowell (mcdowep@resa.net) and/or Kimberly Krug (krugk@resa.net).

This asynchronous professional development on Artificial intelligence has been designed to support K-12 educators and leaders on what AI is, a deep dive into ethics and data privacy, and practical applications on how it affects K-12 education. Users will have opportunities to demonstrate their learning with an artifact.

The AI revolution is here—exciting, unsettling, and sometimes confusing. In this asynchronous course, featuring pre-recorded content from Dr. John Spencer, author of The AI Roadmap: Human Learning in the Age of Smart Machines, participants will explore how to adapt to an AI-driven world. The course examines essential human skills for students and highlights the hope and humanity that remain at the heart of education during this transformative time.

All curriculum leaders are invited to join us for these monthly, virtual sessions designed to keep you up to date on pertinent local and state matters. We will spend time exploring legislative updates and delving into assessment and state accountability information. Information regarding Wayne County initiatives and opportunities will also be shared. This is a great opportunity for curriculum leaders to receive current information, ask questions, and find out what's happening around the state and within our county.

The Secondary Coaching Network is a network designed to support middle and high school instructional coaches and teacher leaders to enhance their coaching skills, support equitable instruction, and develop their confidence and competence around the Disciplinary Literacy Essentials.In this year-long series, Secondary Coaching Network participants will:-Engage in robust conversations about supporting adolescents and teachers of adolescents with secondary-focused coaches and teacher leaders.-Develop a deeper understanding of the Disciplinary Literacy Essentials and strategies for teacher investment and implementation in middle and high school.-Grow their knowledge of adult learning principles to build literacy leadership capacity.-Collaborate around humanizing and equitable ways to use data and assessment.Over the course of the year, participants will have an opportunity to attend a kickoff session and quarterly meetings steeped in project, problem, and place-based disciplinary literacy and learning.

This session is for schools and districts participating in the WRESA PBIS contract process for 2025-26. The target audience is individuals identified at a District PBIS Coach or Coordinator

This workshop series will guide participants through key sections of the CETA-R, a comprehensive tool designed to assess classroom practices for students with higher support needs. Each session will focus on one to two sections of the CETA-R, providing an in-depth exploration of the content. Participants will engage in problem-solving and goal-setting activities to enhance the implementation of effective strategies within their classrooms.