About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

This eight-session virtual training series is designed to equip educators, support staff, and related service providers with practical, real-world strategies to effectively support autistic students across educational settings. Grounded in TEACCH strategies and real classroom scenarios, this interactive series focuses on building meaningful supports that promote independence, engagement, and student success.Each session combines research-informed content with applied examples, case studies, and immediately usable tools to help participants confidently meet diverse learner needs. Throughout the series, participants will engage with practical examples, problem-solving activities, and reflection opportunities to bridge theory and practice. The training emphasizes real-world application, ensuring attendees leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms or programs.By the end of the series, participants will have a comprehensive framework for supporting autistic students in ways that respect neurodiversity, promote autonomy, and build sustainable systems of support.

This is an annual refresher for the foundational workshop Safe & Legal Support of Students with Health and Medication Needs course. This course reviews the safety and legal considerations when administering oral, topical, ear, eye, epinephrine auto-injector, and rescue inhaler medications and providing support in the school setting. Steps necessary to comply with the Michigan School Code and alignment with best practices are discussed. Yearly attendance to this refresher is a Tier 1 best practice for staff involved in supporting student health needs.Prerequisite: Must have attended the full-day, in-person Safe & Legal Support of Students with Health and Medication Needs course within the past 3 years.Participants must use a computer or tablet with a working camera and microphone; audio and video must stay on with each participant's face visible for the entire session.

In this course participants will learn effective strategies for supporting students with both a medical diagnosis of Autism and/or children eligible for Autism under IDEA in the GSRP classroom. Content will include acceptable ways to accommodate and/or modify the approved GSRP curriculum to support these students, common effective strategies to reduce anxiety, and some toileting support strategies.

Many middle and high school students identify as 'undecided,' yet indecision is often a developmentally appropriate stage rather than a deficit.This interactive professional development session require educators and school counselors with practical strategies to support students who are unsure about their career direction.Participants will explore the root causes of career indecision, examine mindset barriers, and explore tools to foster exploration, self-efficiency, and informed decision-making.This session will award 1.0 Career SCHECHs for school counselors.

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.

Directors, Supervisors, Data Entry Staff and Pupil Accountants will collaborate to ensure timely and accurate early childhood special education reporting to MSDS. Items to be discussed include: calculating FTE for Early On, 1754; 1755; reporting compliant data for Child Find indicator B11, C5, C6 and enrollment; reporting compliant data for C8 and B12 - transition from Part C to Part B; and Child outcomes B7 and C3.

This dynamic, full-day behavioral training connects the why behind behavior to the how of effective intervention.Participants will explore trauma and its impact on the brain and executive functioning, strengthen understanding of communication supports (including Assistive Technology), and examine how bias and learning environments influence academic achievement and student behavior.Grounded in Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), this session moves from theory to action with hands-on learning in FBA and meaningful data collection, Competing Pathways, function-based and antecedent strategies, replacement behaviors, and comprehensive BIP development.By the end of the day, participants will be equipped to confidently analyze behavior, design practical interventions, and put all the pieces together into plans that are proactive, student-centered, and legally sound.

The content below is intended to deepen participants' knowledge of the skills and dispositions needed to effectively lead learning through coaching, consulting, and facilitating adult thinking. Participants will learn strategies, processes, and protocols while developing shared knowledge and skills. The sessions are designed to engage in learning and apply the content to authentic environments and contexts. The follow-up small group and one-on-one coaching will be utilized to differentiate supports and address various needs.OUTCOMES• Understand ways to enhance communication through intentional interactions.• Explore frameworks and processes for feedback conversations.• Experience various ways to support adult learning while balancing support and accountability.

Join us for a training focused on data entry and compliance requirements for Early Childhood Special Education programs, including Early On (birth to age 3) and Early Childhood (ages 3–5). This session will cover key aspects of state reporting and special education compliance, helping participants ensure accurate and compliant data practices across both age groups.This workshop is for Wayne County Staff.

These sessions provide participants the opportunity to be a part of a Professional Reading & Reflecting Community. This is a unique learning opportunity developed for those who love to read and discuss with others! Participants will receive a copy of an article one week prior to the session. Participants are encouraged to read the article and come to the session prepared to reflect and discuss. Articles will center on teaching and learning in science.

Come explore the concept of a fully inclusive library—one that meets the needs of all students, regardless of ability level. From emergent readers who are just beginning to hold a book and turn pages, to proficient readers who can independently navigate complex texts, a truly inclusive library creates a welcoming and supportive environment for every learner.We will explore how to bring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into the library, offering multiple ways for students to interact with books—whether they learn best through seeing, hearing, or doing. Strategies to meet sensory needs, such as calming spaces with soft lighting and sensory-friendly materials that help students stay focused and engaged, will also be covered. Finally, we’ll explore how libraries can be hubs of inclusion, where diversity is celebrated and every student feels seen and supported.We hope you’ll leave this session feeling inspired and empowered to create a library that’s welcoming, engaging, and accessible for all your students—no matter their ability level.Objectives:Create an inclusive library environment that accommodates students with sensory, mobility, and cognitive needs through thoughtful design, flexible seating, and adaptive technology.Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to offer diverse, accessible reading materials and support various learning styles, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.Develop strategies to celebrate diversity and support emergent readers using visual aids, guided reading sessions, and sensory-friendly spaces.

This course will delve into pupil accounting information specific to Fall Count. We will cover what Fall Count entails, how to gather and submit the necessary information, and the correct procedures for submitting paperwork to your auditor. Additionally, this course provides a valuable opportunity to network with fellow pupil accountants from Wayne County.This course will not cover specific student information system details.