About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Join our Library Media Leaders Network to connect, collaborate, and share best practices in information literacy, media literacy, instructional technology, curriculum support, and emerging school library trends. These meetings also offer guidance on using the Follett Destiny library management system to strengthen school library operations. Participants will stay informed about statewide initiatives through key partnerships with REMC, MDE, MASL, MACUL, and more, while also receiving important updates on local developments in Wayne County. By building a strong professional network and support system, we can empower school librarians as instructional leaders, equipping them to create transformative learning experiences that inspire and engage students.

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 csan 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.

Join us for a comprehensive, two-day in-person PD designed for special education staff, including coordinators, consultants, and teachers. This session provides essential clarity on IDEA and MARSE compliance, helping you navigate the complexities of the field with confidence.Key Topics:Policies, procedures, and general guidance.Compliant IEP development.Planning and delivery of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).Progress monitoring and service documentation.Attendance at both sessions is required, and lunch is provided!Questions? Reach out to Wanda Ajrouche (ajroucw@resa.net), Theresa Franklin (franklt@resa.net), or Tori Ranusch (ranusct@resa.net) to learn more.

Transition To Workforce Tuesdays is a professional learning series designed to connect school counselors with workforce professionals from a variety of high-demand industries.Each session features guest speakers who share insight into career pathways, training programs, industry credentials, apprenticeships, and employer expectations.Counselors will gain up-to-date labor market information, practical resources, and partnership connections to better support students as they transition from high school to employment, skilled trades, technical training, military service, or postsecondary education.Each session includes time for Q&A and actionable strategies counselors can implement immediately.

This session will provide district pupil accounting staff with detailed guidance on the GAD Audit and Appeals Window changes. This will be held in-person only, at Wayne RESA.

This workshop aims to equip participants with strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth. Workshop participants will review terminology, definitions, and inclusive language related to the LGBTQ+ community. This training will also examine the relationship between biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation to better understand gender non-conforming youth. Finally, we will discuss strategies to increase awareness and reduce intolerance towards LGBTQ+ students and identify practical steps to create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment for all.Participants must use a computer or tablet with a working camera and microphone; audio and video must stay on with each participant's face visible for the entire session.

The purpose of this network is to provide a space for all educators working directly with newcomers to learn, collaborate, and share ideas and strategies to best serve their newcomers.Objectives:-Build a collaborative community of educators to better serve newcomers and their families-Provide a space for collaboration and new learning opportunities for educators of newcomers-Equip educators with strategies to promote English language development (ELD) and meaningful access to curriculum for newcomers

For too long, professional development has been a collection of disconnected events that are well intended, but rarely supported long enough to change daily practice and impact student learning. This series starts by naming that reality and then shifts the work toward building a coherent professional learning system: clear focus, classroom-connected (job-embedded) learning, and routines that help adults learn, try, gather evidence, and adjust over time.This workshop series is designed for teams of educators that must include: District Leadership, Building Administrative Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers, and other Instructional Leadership in your context that have a role to play in supporting the professional learning and development of your staff.This series is hybrid with both face-to-face learning sessions, in district brainstorming and planning, and asynchronous learning.For greater details please see the series SMORE flyer: https://app.smore.com/n/2rdyw

The Special Education Discipline in Action Series moves beyond the basics with interactive scenarios, real-world conversation strategies, and practical tools to strengthen team decision-making and elevate teacher voice in discipline and MDR processes.This series is designed for participants who have already completed the Discipline in Focus series (either by attending live or viewing the recording presentations) and are ready to move from foundational knowledge to real-world application. This advanced series focuses on the nuanced, day-to-day challenges teams face when making discipline decisions that are both legally sound and student-centered. Across 3 sessions, participants will “choose your own adventure” and work through a realistic discipline scenario, practice navigating difficult discipline conversations, and explore strategies to ensure teachers’ insights meaningfully shape MDR discussions. By the end of the series, participants will feel more confident analyzing complex discipline situations, advocating for appropriate supports, and collaborating with teams to make thoughtful, defensible decisions that prioritize students and relationships.

Join us for a professional learning session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness, tailored for school professionals.This workshop will delve into key aspects of human trafficking and its impact on our communities. The session will help participants to more clearly understand what Human trafficking is and equip them with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond, and empower those impacted by this pervasive issue.Key topics covered include: understanding Human Trafficking, identifying vulnerable areas, recognizing red flags, taking action, shedding light on victims unveiling perpetrators, and debunking misconceptions.Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness and contribute to the fight against human trafficking in our community.Participants must use a computer or tablet with a working camera and microphone; audio and video must stay on with each participant's face visible for the entire session.

The Wayne RESA PSA Pupil Accounting Professional Learning Series is a comprehensive 4 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

For too long, professional development has been a collection of disconnected events that are well intended, but rarely supported long enough to change daily practice and impact student learning. This series starts by naming that reality and then shifts the work toward building a coherent professional learning system: clear focus, classroom-connected (job-embedded) learning, and routines that help adults learn, try, gather evidence, and adjust over time.This workshop series is designed for teams of educators that must include: District Leadership, Building Administrative Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers, and other Instructional Leadership in your context that have a role to play in supporting the professional learning and development of your staff.This series is hybrid with both face-to-face learning sessions, in district brainstorming and planning, and asynchronous learning.For greater details please see the series SMORE flyer: https://app.smore.com/n/2rdyw