About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Navigating the new CTE Program/Early Middle College Application Process provides targeted professional learning for district leaders and program staff seeking approval for new Michigan Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Early Middle College (EMC) designs.Participants receive step-by-step guidance on application requirements, timelines, program design expectations, labor market alignment, and supporting documentation needed for the state while offering opportunities for questions and collaborative problem-solving.This learning experience equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop high-quality, compliant programs that expand student access to career pathways and postsecondary credentials.

This professional development session introduces educators to strategies for integrating assistive technology to support student learning within the TeachTown curriculum. Participants will explore how assistive technology tools—such as communication supports, visual aids, and accessibility features—can increase engagement, independence, and access for students with diverse learning needs. Please come prepared to share ideas about your students and the assistive technology (AT) devices they use, and explore ways to better integrate and maximize these tools in your instruction.

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is widely considered the best instructional model to support multilingual learners (English learners) in English proficiency development and academic achievement. SIOP is the only empirically-validated model of sheltered instruction.Do you have multilingual learners in your school or classroom? Students with disabilities? Students who have been historically disenfranchised? Students who may need extra support with content concepts and skills? SIOP components and features can benefit all of these learners.This virtual SIOP Training is divided into 9 modules: 3 are synchronous (live) and 6 are asynchronous (at your own pace). Participants will have two weeks to complete all modules.**All sessions and asynchronous work must be attended and completed to receive SCECHs**

In this session, we will take a closer look at the required components of the dyslexia screener under PA 146 by unpacking each subcomponent. This session is not focused on any specific screener from the MDE-approved assessment list, but rather on building a clear understanding of the screening requirements. Participants will build an understanding of what each measure assesses and how the results can tell us about the students we work with. Together, we will explore how screener data can be used to identify areas of strength and need and support informed instructional decisions.

Communication and behavior are deeply connected, yet planning for them often happens in separate systems. This 90-minute session explores how Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be intentionally integrated with behavior planning to create more effective supports for individuals with complex communication needs. Participants will begin with a brief overview of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and their purpose in addressing the function of behavior, as well as the role of AT implementation plans in supporting access, communication, and independence. The session will then focus on how these planning processes can work together, aligning communication supports with behavior strategies so individuals have meaningful, functional ways to express needs, reduce frustration, and participate more fully in daily activities. The training will also address practical considerations for documenting AT, AAC, and behavior supports within IEPs, including how teams can clearly connect goals, services, and implementation strategies across plans. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how collaborative planning and communication-focused supports can transform both learning and behavior outcomes.

Great leadership doesn’t happen in isolation. These dynamic network meetings are designed to re-energize your leadership, sharpen your thinking, and connect you with colleagues who understand the real demands of leading schools today.Each session goes beyond discussion—we engage in meaningful problem-solving, share practical strategies you can implement immediately, and tackle the most pressing educational shifts impacting your work right now. You will leave every meeting with actionable ideas, fresh perspective, and renewed momentum.Our conversations are anchored in five powerful pillars of leadership:Instructional Leadership, Culture and Climate, Talent Management, Change Management, and Systems Thinking.If you are looking for practical solutions, honest dialogue, and a professional community that strengthens your leadership capacity—not just another meeting—this network is for you.

Regardless of whether you focus exclusively on grant management or balance it alongside other responsibilities, Wayne RESA, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education, invites you to join our quarterly meetings. These sessions are designed to keep you informed about funding opportunities, provide updates on the latest legislation and regulations affecting grants, and ensure you stay current with evolving best practices in grant administration. Additionally, each meeting will feature a shared learning segment covering hot topics in education, fostering collaboration and discussion on key issues impacting the field.

Wayne RESA’s Special Education New Teacher Academy will provide quality professional development experiences to enhance your professional growth and knowledge base with special education practices, issues, procedures, and forms. At the same time, it will help you meet the state-required hours of professional development you need to attain in your first three years of teaching. Participants must be first- and second-year teachers currently working in a Wayne County LEA/PSA special education classroom.

Join us for a professional learning session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness, tailored for school professionals.This workshop will delve into key aspects of human trafficking and its impact on our communities. The session will help participants to more clearly understand what Human trafficking is and equip them with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond, and empower those impacted by this pervasive issue.Key topics covered include: understanding Human Trafficking, identifying vulnerable areas, recognizing red flags, taking action, shedding light on victims unveiling perpetrators, and debunking misconceptions.Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness and contribute to the fight against human trafficking in our community.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.

This comprehensive eight-session series is designed to strengthen district systems and practices aligned to the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Grounded in the 10 core duties of the Local Homeless Education Liaison, this series moves beyond compliance to focus on building sustainable, student-centered systems that ensure educational access, stability, and success for children and youth experiencing homelessness.Each session combines legal guidance, best practices, structured networking, and hands-on work time. Participants will collaborate with fellow liaisons to problem-solve common challenges, share effective strategies, and build a professional network of support across districts. Dedicated work sessions are embedded throughout the series to ensure attendees leave with tangible products, not just ideas.

This series is designed to support teachers in implementing Illustrative Mathematics for MS.If you are a middle school implementing Illustrative,this learning will provide tailored support to gain full potential from its use.In this learning we will understand what the research base in mathematics says, planfor upcoming units, reflect on past instruction and assessment results.Teachers will also have the opportunity to engage in a learning lab or co-teaching experience alongside other math educators.All of this is done in the context of Illustrative Mathematics (MS) and will be directly applicable to teachers’ ongoing work with students.

A two-day professional learning experience designed to strengthen your practice and expand your professional toolkit.Throughout this interactive event, you’ll deepen collaboration with general education partners, connect with colleagues from across districts, and refine essential skills, including effective scheduling, meaningful data collection, and intentional self-care.You’ll also explore accommodations, data-driven goal development, progress monitoring, service delivery models, specially designed instruction, and other critical components of effective IEP development and implementation.Walk away with practical strategies you can apply immediately to enhance student outcomes.