About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Cognitive Coaching Seminars® are an eight-day training generally conducted over an 18–24 month period of time. It can be delivered in flexible formats depending on the needs of the agency. Agendas for Days 1–4 include the Planning Conversation Map and the Reflecting Conversation Map as well as the tools of Cognitive CoachingSM. Days 5–8 provide for skill refinement and understanding of the Problem-Resolving Map. In the eight-day Seminars, participants learn how to: develop trust and rapport develop an identity as a mediator of thinking utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem resolving develop teachers’ autonomy and sense of community develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions distinguish among the five forms of feedback use data to mediate thinking.

During this session, New GSRP providers will learn more using MISTAR for enrollment, reporting, and daily attendance.

Elementary Principal Network meetings provide opportunities for current administrators & building leaders to collaborate and develop their knowledge and understanding of current educational topics and shifts. After each session, principals will leave with essential information from the Michigan Department of Education, relevant updates from WRESA consultants, ideas for staff meetings and building school culture, and membership in a Wayne County supportive professional learning community.Meetings are at no-cost and invitations to the meetings will be sent prior to each session. If you are a principal and do not receive these invitations, please contact Linda Kell, Leadership Development Consultant at KellL@resa.net

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is an evidence based, practical and proven suicide prevention training program. Suicide is the most common psychiatric emergency and a leading cause of death in America. By learning QPR, you will come to recognize the warning signs, clues, and suicidal communications of people in trouble and gain skills to act vigorously to persuade someone to get help, refer them to the appropriate resource, and prevent a possible tragedy. QPR is an emergency response to someone in a suicidal crisis. Early recognition of warning signs and early intervention with early professional assessment and care can save lives. Social Work CE's pending.

In this four session virtual series, participants will:1. Examine the current educational status of African- American males in this country (academic achievement, graduation rates, suspensions/expulsions, tracking, etc.)2. Identify factors that contribute to the achievement gap between African-American males and other students.3. Engage in reflective discourse with peers about their own attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions related to educating African-American males and other students.4. Explore strategies to motivate and engage African-American males in the learning process for the purpose of raising their academic achievement.5. Understand how to meet the literacy needs of Black males.

Join Wayne RESA for a professional development session focusing on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). In this presentation we will identify the essential features for effective functional behavior assessments. In addition, participants will be introduced to the Technical Adequacy Evaluation Tool and have the opportunity to use the tool on an example FBA. Lastly, we will be looking at the Competing Behavior Pathway Model; a key component in developing function-based behavior plans.

Cognitive Coaching Seminars® are an eight-day training generally conducted over an 18–24 month period of time. It can be delivered in flexible formats depending on the needs of the agency. Agendas for Days 1–4 include the Planning Conversation Map and the Reflecting Conversation Map as well as the tools of Cognitive CoachingSM. Days 5–8 provide for skill refinement and understanding of the Problem-Resolving Map. In the eight-day Seminars, participants learn how to: develop trust and rapport develop an identity as a mediator of thinking utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem resolving develop teachers’ autonomy and sense of community develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions distinguish among the five forms of feedback use data to mediate thinking.

What does the science of reading say about school libraries? Discover the answer to this question as we explore the pivotal role that school libraries play in literacy development. Participants will learn about the latest research findings, discover practical ways to align library resources, and understand how to transform school libraries into powerful centers for literacy advancement. Ideal for educators, librarians, and administrators, this session promises to broaden your perspective on the role libraries play in a child’s literacy success. Leave with practical ideas for fostering a culture of reading excellence in your school.

Principals with 1-3 years of experience will have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with a community of leaders to explore the realistic challenges of school leadership and gain practical, useful strategies for enhancing leadership capacity. Some topics of discussion include: The Principal as an Instructional Leader, Coaching Struggling Teachers, Dealing with the Demands and Expectations of the Principalship, Filtering Through Staff and Parent Complaints, Understanding School Health and Special Education Requirements from and Administrative Lens, and many additional topics that build leadership capacity.

Cognitive Coaching Seminars® are an eight-day training generally conducted over an 18–24 month period of time. It can be delivered in flexible formats depending on the needs of the agency. Agendas for Days 1–4 include the Planning Conversation Map and the Reflecting Conversation Map as well as the tools of Cognitive CoachingSM. Days 5–8 provide for skill refinement and understanding of the Problem-Resolving Map. In the eight-day Seminars, participants learn how to: develop trust and rapport develop an identity as a mediator of thinking utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem resolving develop teachers’ autonomy and sense of community develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions distinguish among the five forms of feedback use data to mediate thinking.

Secondary Principal Network meetings provide opportunities for current administrators & building leaders to collaborate and develop their knowledge and understanding of current educational topics and shifts. After each session, principals will leave with essential information from the Michigan Department of Education, relevant updates from RESA consultants, ideas for staff meetings and building school culture, and membership in a Wayne County supportive professional learning community.Meetings are at no-cost and invitations to the meetings will be sent prior to each session. If you are a principal and do not receive these invitations, please contact Linda Kell, Leadership Development Consultant, at KellL@resa.net

Enhance your literacy instruction by incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create more inclusive and effective learning environments. This session will explore practical strategies for implementing UDL in literacy education, focusing on how to address diverse student needs through flexible teaching methods, materials, and assessments. The first 30 participants to register and attend the workshop will receive a copy of Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts.