About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

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.

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.

This series will help support and equip GSRP teachers to instruct students with developmental delays and IEPs in their classrooms. Topics will include: understanding disabilities and developmental delays, reading and implementing an IEP, common strategies to support students, and developing a classroom environment that is supportive of included students.

What do you value as a teacher of young children? Our values fundamentally shape our interactionswith young children, as well as our expectations of their learning. Five core values, grounded in evidencefrom research, supported the development of the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Mathematics:Prekindergarten to Grade 5. These Essentials seek to promote high-quality, equitable teaching and learningfor young children in the discipline of mathematics.In this professional learning, we will dive deeper into aligning our practices with the five core values by engaging in hands-on, interactive activities to ensure all children are receiving high-quality math instruction throughout the day.This Event is a repeat of Valuing Math in the Early Childhood Classroom offered in the 23/24 year. If you attended in the 23/24 year you should not register to attend again.This event is a pre-requisite for attending the PreK Early Math Essentials Training.

This course will provide an overview of medication management for mental health and behavioral health disorders in the pediatric population. As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to:-Recognize the importance of medication management as part of a mental health treatment plan.-Discuss important considerations when prescribing psychotropic medication to children.-Understand the differences, indications and potential side effects of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications

Chronic absenteeism impacts student success and community well-being, making it a critical area for intervention. Aligned with the MTSS framework, this two-part learning series explores holistic strategies to address absenteeism by identifying and addressing the root causes of student attendance challenges.Together, we’ll explore effective, tiered strategies to improve attendance, with a particular focus on populations disproportionately impacted in Wayne County. Mark your calendars and join us to build meaningful solutions for lasting student success!