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This session will cover Tier 1 PBIS Systems/Basics, Classroom PBIS, PBIS Data Reports, and Expect Respect Bully Prevention.Tier 1 PBIS Systems/Basics:Parts of the PBIS framework covered are administrative support/commitment, PBIS team operations, developing and teaching behavior expectations, and school-wide acknowledgment systems. Cultural responsiveness and student voice are embedded into the PBIS framework.Classroom PBIS: Focuses on classroom management. Six essential features of classroom PBIS are teaching expectations, using high rates of opportunities to respond, teaching classroom procedures, active supervision, classroom reward systems, and procedures for responding to problem behaviors, including the difference between major and minor infractions. Strategies for providing classroom management support for teachers will also be discussed.PBIS Data Reports:Focuses on creating PBIS data reports. The training will demonstrate the process of generating monthly PBIS data reports from the school’s office discipline and suspension data. The session will also introduce the MiStar Classroom Module as a method for collecting classroom discipline data. The second half of the session will focus on data analysis and effectively using the school’s discipline data to select targeted interventions and create action plans. The intended audience for this training are school personnel, including administrators, who are involved in their school’s PBIS team and will be completing the monthly data report.Expect Respect Bully Prevention: This program provides research-based strategies for reducing student on student harassment and bullying behaviors. Expect Respect aligns perfectly with a school’s Tier 1 PBIS expectations. Four simple strategies are taught to students including stop-walk-talk and be an upstander, not a bystander.

Successful participants will leave this course with a nationally recognized, MDE-approved, K-12 CPR/AED/First Aid certification (valid for 2 years), as required for all newly certified teachers. Course content includes knowledge and skills-based instruction in CPR, AED use, and choking relief for adults and children. The First Aid portion provides training on various medical emergencies and injury care.Special Message for Attendees: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to practice skills on your hands and knees.

The Educational Technology Leaders Team brings together educational technology leaders to learn, collaborate, and share ideas for leveraging innovative technologies to support teaching and learning. Through networking, exploration, and professional growth, members work to advance technology-rich learning experiences across their schools and districts.

The creation of an effective school schedule is a key component of every high school and middle school principal's work. While many different personnel should be involved in the process, to delegate this responsibility is to abdicate the role of instructional leader. Based upon 50+ years of experience working in schools across the country Dr. Michael D. Rettig, professor emeritus from James Madison University, founder of School Scheduling Associates, and co-author of Scheduling Strategies for Middle Schools (Eye on Education, 2000) and Block Scheduling: A Catalyst for Change in High Schools (Eye on Education, 1995) will review a variety of unique middle school scheduling plans. After a discussion of eight key questions that must be answered before creating a middle school schedule, a variety of possibilities will be presented. Special emphasis will be given to designing schedules that include structured time for intervention and enrichment (I/E), which often is necessary for optimal implementation of MTSS. Scheduling and organizational issues related to the I/E period will be addressed in detail. He will share many different models of scheduling, discuss the pros, cons, costs, and research related to these models, and outline the adoption and implementation process.Handouts, sample schedules, and a digital scheduling template (in Excel) will be provided.

With so many Assistive Technology tools on the market, it can be hard to find what will meet the needs of your student. This virtual course will cover a variety of AT tools along with best practices for successful Assistive Technology implementation.

As Michigan’s multilingual learner (ML) population in early childhood settings continues to grow, educators have new opportunities to strengthen equitable and effective support. This webinar will explore four critical areas where Pre-K programs can expand, including:-The expansion of bilingual staff and language support resources.-Strengthening language development strategies, such as shelteredinstruction.-Enhancing family engagement in multilingual communities.-Improving screening and assessment practices that account forbilingualism.Through discussion, case studies, and practical solutions, participants will gain strategies for creating an inclusive, language-rich environment that supports both English and home language development. By addressing these key areas with intention, we can ensure that all young learners, regardless of their language background, have the tools to succeed in their early education journey.

The purpose of the Dyslexia Shorts series is to build a shared understanding of Michigan PA 146, strengthen the connection between structured literacy and classroom instruction, and support schools in developing coherent systems for effective implementation. The series helps educators and leaders understand the law’s implications, recognize what structured literacy looks like in practice, and apply practical strategies to implement PA 146 with fidelity across schools.

A monthly gathering of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Directors from across Wayne County, where we convene to collaborate, share insights, and strategize on enhancing our CTE programs. This meeting serves as a vital platform for directors to discuss new initiatives, best practices, and the ever-evolving landscape of vocational education. The monthly agenda focuses on program improvement. Topics include: administrative responsibilities, program compliance, networking opportunities, roundtable discussions, and guest speakers. This meeting represents an invaluable opportunity to ensure our CTE programs are aligned with industry demands and effectively equip our students with the skills they need to succeed. Participation is crucial as we work together to drive excellence in career education throughout our community.

The creation of an effective school schedule is a key component of every elementary principal’s work. While many different personnel should be involved in the process, to delegate this responsibility is to abdicate the role of instructional leader. Based upon 50+ years of experience working in schools across the country Dr. Michael D. Rettig, professor emeritus from James Madison University, founder of School Scheduling Associates, and co-author of Elementary School Scheduling: Enhancing Instruction for Student Achievement (Eye on Education, 2008), will outline problems which have been identified with typical elementary school schedules, related general principles for effective elementary school scheduling, provide a process for creating quality schedules, and share examples and templates. Particular attention will be paid to the following topics:• Optimal scheduling of “Encore” teachers (PE, music, art, etc.) within and across buildings which provide common planning time for teams of teachers• Scheduling and organizing an Intervention/Enrichment during which MTSS tiered instruction may be provided• Preserving large blocks of uninterrupted core instructional time for classroom teachers• Scheduling support services (special education, ML, reading support, instrumental music, etc.).Handouts, sample schedules, and a digital scheduling template (in Excel) will be provided.

The Secondary Coaching Network is 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 schools.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, as well as engage in at least one coaching consultation.

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training for GSRP staff that will include an early childhood focus. Day 1 of the training will include Nonverbal and verbal techniques to safely prevent, recognize and respond to crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors and a therapeutic response for children and staff will be covered. Day 2 will focus on Physical Intervention: Including disengagement and holding skills. When all nonverbal and verbal techniques have been exhausted and the individual presents an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, additional intervention may be necessary as a last resort. Day 2 is for staff in the organization that would be responsible for performing restraint if necessary as a last resort in a GSRP classroom, the Key Identified Personnel. Day 2 requires the completion of Day 1. No exceptions will be made.

The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training has proven effective in resolving violent situations. Refresher course participants will review knowledge and practice skills necessary to handle crisis situations in schools with minimal anxiety and maximum security. This refresher training will review safe ways to intervene when student behavior becomes dangerous without damaging any professional bond already established with students. To maintain an up-to-date CPI certification, this formal refresher course is recommended to be taken annually. Participants must have previously taken the CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Foundation Training and attended either the Foundation Training or Refresher Training within the past two school years.Please Note: Successful completion of this course addresses multiple required training components for Key Identified Personnel as described in the Michigan State Board of Education's Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint