About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

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.

The Writing Network offers preschool educators the opportunity to gather 2 times throughout the year to engage in learning focused on instructional practices in early writing. Together we will explore daily writing routines, including interactive writing, and strategies for connecting daily read alouds to authentic writing activities like child-made books. Several read aloud texts will be provided as part of the course, to support implementation in the classroom. Participants are highly encouraged to have attended the Early Childhood course, Supporting Beginning Writers, offered prior to this series.

During this session, New GSRP providers will learn more about the GSRP enrollment process including eligibility requirements, sensitive interviewing, and reporting expectations.

ToT Objectives1. Review WS1 (or WS2) 3rd Ed. goal/objectives2. Understand content associated with WS1 3rd Ed.3. Understand 3rd Ed. Trainer competency requirements4. Become familiar with the PREPaRE Online Catalog5. Review WS1 (or WSD2) Trainer’s Handbook6. Practice workshop delivery

The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with two days of necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The day one session will provide an overview of research on reader development and principles of effective reading instruction and intervention. We then take a closer look at the key foundational reading skills UFLI Foundations addresses: phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, encoding, and oral reading fluency. The day two session will cover a comprehensive look at the UFLI Foundations explicit and systematic phonics program. This will include a brief overview of the program, review of essential background knowledge needed for implementation, as well as an overview of the manual and materials needed. Each lesson step will be covered in-depth with an opportunity to practice the newly learned strategies. Finally, there will be a brief overview to progress monitoring and differentiation.The intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!For more information about this session, contact Carrie Fromm at FrommC@resa.net

In this three-part book study, participants will learn the multidimensional reading model to move students toward advanced reading, writing, and development, giving attention to instruction and text.The intended audience for this book is literacy coaches, school leaders, and teachers. To fully participate in this series, participants should have access to Dr. Tatum's book Teaching Black Boys in the Elementary Grades: Advanced Disciplinary Reading and Writing to Secure Their Futures.

ToT Objectives1. Review WS1 (or WS2) 3rd Ed. goal/objectives2. Understand content associated with WS1 3rd Ed.3. Understand 3rd Ed. Trainer competency requirements4. Become familiar with the PREPaRE Online Catalog5. Review WS1 (or WSD2) Trainer’s Handbook6. Practice workshop delivery

Explore transformative practices in special education during this two-day professional development led by Wayne RESA Special Education Consultants. Day 1 focuses on building relationships with general education partners, networking with colleagues across districts, scheduling, data collection techniques, and prioritizing self-care. Day 2 delves into accommodations, goal development using data, transition considerations, progress monitoring, service delivery, and the art of specially designed instruction. Join us as we equip educators with practical strategies to enhance student outcomes while nurturing their well-being.

The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with two days of necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The day one session will provide an overview of research on reader development and principles of effective reading instruction and intervention. We then take a closer look at the key foundational reading skills UFLI Foundations addresses: phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, encoding, and oral reading fluency. The day two session will cover a comprehensive look at the UFLI Foundations explicit and systematic phonics program. This will include a brief overview of the program, review of essential background knowledge needed for implementation, as well as an overview of the manual and materials needed. Each lesson step will be covered in-depth with an opportunity to practice the newly learned strategies. Finally, there will be a brief overview to progress monitoring and differentiation.The intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!For more information about this session, contact Carrie Fromm at FrommC@resa.net

Join us as we explore the ways in which high-quality, thematic text sets can be used to reinforce key concepts and complement hands-on science lessons. A team of science, literacy and assessment educators have curated Text Sets, created Interactive Read Aloud Guides, and suggested Formative Assessments aligned to the Grade Level Topic Bundles of Michigan Science Standards. While not a replacement for science instruction, these texts can be used to supplement curriculum and reinforce key concepts. Participants will receive a set of texts to use within their classroom. For more information please reach out to Rich Bacolor at bacolor@resa.net or Heather Palmer at palmerh@resa.net

This professional learning mini-series on diverse text sets involves equipping educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive and culturally responsive learning experiences for their students. This session focuses on exploring the importance of diverse text sets, which include a variety of texts representing different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Participants will learn how to curate and use diverse text sets to promote equity, empathy, and critical thinking in their classrooms using the work of Gholdy Muhammad.This course is a RESA supported Professional Learning under the 35j Grant and is in alignment withthe Essential Practice.

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