About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Resource Program Teachers, Teacher Consultants, and Special Education Administrators are invited to join Resource Fridays to obtain support from Wayne RESA Special Education Consultants. The virtual office hours will be a place to ask questions, network, and obtain resources to support your practice.

In this series participants will learn about the foundational elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the bottom layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five. The two key components of the model that will be discussed are the development of nurturing and responsive relationships and the creation of high quality supportive classrooms.

In this course participants will learn about the developmental trajectory of speech in young children and how to support students who may be entering school from a low language environment. Topics include the use of literacy essentials to create a language rich environment, strategies for extending and supporting verbal conversations, and ways to supplement the classroom environment to maximize participation by all children.

Prekindergarten educators participate in 8-half day sessions of intense training focused on the MAISA-GLEN Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy, Prekindergarten. In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s mission to improve literacy equity, participants will learn about the researched based practices that are necessary for children to demonstrate adequate literacy progress.

To be effective, coaches need to have a deep understanding of high-impact teaching strategies. They also need to be able to clearly explain those strategies. Creating an instructional playbook addresses both these aspects of coaching. This workshop guides coaches and administrators through the development of an instructional playbook, an essential tool for every coach.

This workshop is intended to support local Act 18 operating districts understand and develop their 2026-2027 Act 18 Budget Workbooks. The workshop will take you step-by-step through each page of the Budget Workbook and allow for time to work on your budget with targeted support from Wayne RESA staff. For an ideal group, we ask that each special education administrator and their district business official attend, at minimum. Other Act 18 special education administrators or other personnel are also welcome to join but should not be the only representative from the district as only administrators have the authority to approve these budgets.

Navigate through the MI School Data Portal, explore the various data and reports that are available for schools and districts.

ECS/ ECC staff will have the opportunity to participate in a community of practice in which they can dig deeply into the tier 1 pyramid practices that support their programs. Professional staff will be able to collaborate and problem solve together are implementation issues.

Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of education and what it means for your elementary classroom! In this engaging session, we’ll explore the history of AI, key terminology, and its growing impact on teaching and learning. Educators will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, uncover practical ways to integrate them into instruction, and discuss how to prepare young learners for an AI-driven world.

Successful participants will leave this course with American Heart Association adult and child CPR/AED certification (valid for 2 years). Course content includes knowledge and skills-based instruction in CPR, AED use, and choking relief for adults and children. AHA First Aid certification will also be awarded to learners who have attended MERT training as a prerequisite within the past year. Participants will also learn basic principles and skills to recognize bleeding emergencies and reduce the risk of death caused by bleeding. This course includes skills training on bleed control techniques and tourniquet use. Upon successful completion, participants will receive certification in bleed control from the Stop the Bleed Program.*Special Message for Attendees: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to practice skills on your hands and knees.*

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.

All secondary principals are invited to join us for this monthly, virtual session designed to keep school leaders informed of applicable state and county updates.We will discuss the latest in educational research, instructional strategies, and initiatives that help building leaders stay current, ensuring they are well-equipped to serve as strong instructional leaders in their schools.Additionally, we will explore the latest assessment and state accountability information and Wayne County initiatives and opportunities.This is a great opportunity to receive timely updates, ask questions, and stay connected with what's happening across the county and state.*Participants are encouraged to register whether they plan to attend the live meeting or prefer to watch the recording.