Multilingual Learner
Wayne County is home to one third of all Multilingual Learners in Michigan. Wayne RESA strives to increase high quality equitable opportunities for Multilingual Learners and their families across Wayne County.
As Wayne RESA’s direct service model is phased out effective June, 2023, the Multilingual Department is planning for future opportunities. Through the Transitional Model, all 33 districts and 99 PSAs will have access to WRESA support as they strengthen services to multilingual learners.
For districts developing a Language Assistance Program (LAP) or looking to refine an established ML program, the WRESA Multilingual Department provides differentiated support through a tiered model of professional development, consultation, and coaching.
Consultants are available to provide information, resources, networking opportunities and support needed to take the education of multilingual learners in Wayne County to the next level. Please contact us if you would like more information on the services we provide.
Based on our recent work and feedback from focus groups last spring, the WRESA Multilingual Department is excited to provide differentiated support to all Wayne County districts via a tiered system of professional learning, consultation, and coaching. View our brochure by clicking the image and contact us to learn how we can design support for your district to ensure the success of your multilingual learners.
Upcoming Events
Here you will find information about our upcoming events.
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- Professional Development
Apr 5 - Apr 19, 2023
This is a virtual SIOP model training (synchronous and asynchronous). The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is the only empirically validated model of sheltered instruction. SIOP is widely considered as the best instructional model that supports English learners (ELs) for English proficiency development as well as for academic achievement.
- Conference/Event
Apr 19, 2023
Join Kelly Alvarez and Jen Paul from the Michigan Department of Education provide timely updates for Michigan's ELs.
- Professional Development
May 4, 2023
The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is widely considered the best instructional model that supports English learners (ELs) for English proficiency development as well as for academic achievement.
- Conference/Event
May 11 - May 12, 2023
The Michigan Association for Bilingual Education (MABE) is a nonprofit organization that has been formed to encourage and promote multilingual education in the State of Michigan so that all children may participate in expanded education opportunities.
- Other
May 18, 2023
EL Advisory 10:00 — 11:30 AM ET
- Professional Development
May 24, 2023
Join us as we begin to unpack the standards and apply them in the classroom to ensure the success of multilingual learners.
Professional Development
Below is our most recent webinar, which is available to you and your constituents.
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