About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

The Wayne RESA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 10 part course designed to strengthen pupil accounting practices across our local districts.This professional development opportunity is ideal for both new and experienced PSA staff seeking to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s pupil accounting requirements, improve compliance, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data reporting.Participants Will:- Learn core content aligned with the Michigan Pupil Accounting Manual- Complete real-world projects using actual district timelines and scenarios- Participate in hands-on workshops and peer collaboration- Earn certification by completing 90% of coursework and achieving 80% masteryTopics Include:Understanding the Pupil Accounting ManualCount Day procedures and documentationEnrollment requirementsData quality and MSDS submissions (General Collections, SRMs, TSDL)Audit preparation and compliance best practices

Join us for a training focused on Pupil Accounting Updates for the 2026-2027 school year from our Auditing team.This will include information on non-traditional codes, audit documentation requirements, and updates on Teacher Student Data Link (TSDL) reports, and an overview of the new Teacher Certification process.

Tier 1:In this series participants will learn about the foundational elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the bottom layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five. The two key components of the model that will be discussed are the development of nurturing and responsive relationships and the creation of high quality supportive classrooms.Tier 2:In this series participants will learn about the targeted social emotional supports elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the middle layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five who need additional targeted teaching or skill building. We highlight six data-based interventions that can be used with children who need this level of support.Tier 3:In this series participants will learn about the intensive intervention elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the top layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of the few children who need individualized plans and additional support to successfully develop social emotional skills. We highlight the use of functional behavior assessments, emergency support plans, and wraparound services in this training.

This virtual course will go over the Wayne RESA Assistive Technology loan process including navigating the webpage, organizing AT loans in JIRA, and data collection needed to acquire and maintain loans. This will help staff maintain updated processes to better support students, streamlined internal systems, and provide clear professional responsibilities for borrowing AT Equipment.

UFLI Foundations 2 Day Training ProgramDay 1:The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with the necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The 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 intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Day 2:The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) will deliver 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 Classroom teachers and interventionists. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Cost:There is no cost for this workshop.Participants will need to come with their own copy of the manual, as it is referenced throughout the training. This can be purchased at Ventrislearning.com

Tier 1:In this series participants will learn about the foundational elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the bottom layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five. The two key components of the model that will be discussed are the development of nurturing and responsive relationships and the creation of high quality supportive classrooms.Tier 2:In this series participants will learn about the targeted social emotional supports elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the middle layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of all children ages birth through five who need additional targeted teaching or skill building. We highlight six data-based interventions that can be used with children who need this level of support.Tier 3:In this series participants will learn about the intensive intervention elements of Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS). These essential practices make up the top layer of the Pyramid Model and support the social and emotional development of the few children who need individualized plans and additional support to successfully develop social emotional skills. We highlight the use of functional behavior assessments, emergency support plans, and wraparound services in this training.

UFLI Foundations 2 Day Training ProgramDay 1:The University of Florida Literacy Institute Essential Background Knowledge training will provide educators with the necessary knowledge to support the development of foundational literacy skills. The 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 intended audience for this session includes teachers, interventionists, building leaders, central office staff, literacy leaders. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Day 2:The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) will deliver 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 Classroom teachers and interventionists. Lunch and coffee will be provided!Cost:There is no cost for this workshop.Participants will need to come with their own copy of the manual, as it is referenced throughout the training. This can be purchased at Ventrislearning.com

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.

SEED is a peer-led professional development program that creates conversational communities to drive personal, organizational, and society change toward greater equity and diversity.SEED’s unique methodology involves:Facilitating, ongoing, structured group conversations in which all voices can be heard.Examining how our own stories related to social systems.Learning from the lessons of our own lives as well as from texts.Turning oppressions and privilege into agency and action.SEED seminars help participants reflect upon and connect their individual experiences to the wider systemic context.Members of a SEED seminar gain new insights into how the world word and how they can make their schools more inclusive and fairer.Participating in a SEED seminar affords you the opportunity to becomes a part of a conversational community where open, authentic dialogue supports our mutual learning about diversity.Regular attendance promotes trust and builds a strong community.Participants who register for the SEED Seminar are asked to commit to ALL sessions in the series.

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.

With the passage of Public Act 146, secondary schools must consider how to respond in ways that are compliant and developmentally appropriate. While much attention has centered on early literacy, PA 146 carries clear implications for grades 4-12, particularly around supporting adolescents with evidence-based literacy practices. We invite secondary ELA teachers, instructional coaches, and interventionists to join us in thoughtfully unpacking the requirements of the law and what it means for our classrooms.This session will focus on practical, developmentally appropriate instructional shifts that support the needs of adolescents explicitly. These include strengthening meaning making, morphology, and information processing while honoring students’ identities and capacity to learn. Join us as we consider the letter of the law and the spirit of adolescence.As part of the registration, participants who attend in-person will receive lunch and a copy of Zaretta Hammond’s newest book, Rebuilding Students’ Learning Power.

The Virtual Academy Leaders group meetings are designed to bring together leaders of virtual academies to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and collaborate on common challenges and successes. Whether your virtual academy operates as its own school within the district or functions as a full-time virtual option within an existing school, you are welcome to join us!