About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Join us for PL in a Box! In this unique approach to professional learning, you will receive all the materials you’ll need delivered right to your doorstep!Computational thinking is a fundamental skill that equips students with problem-solving abilities and nurtures their creativity, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. Join us as we delve into the benefits of teaching computational thinking to young minds. Through hands-on activities, explore practical strategies that integrate computational thinking concepts and elevate students’ creative problem-solving skills.

This foundational session invites leaders to embrace a Relationship-First Approach, where connection drives meaningful and lasting impact.In this full-day, in-person learning experience, participants will explore how intentional relationship-building strengthens trust, enhances engagement, and improves outcomes for students, families, and communities. This session is supported by MiFamily Region 10 and aligned with the MiLEAP Michigan Family Engagement Framework, emphasizing authentic partnerships between schools, families, and communities.This work is further strengthened through collaboration with United Way of Southeastern Michigan’s Community School District Alliance, which supports the conditions for schools to thrive through strong relationships, collaborative leadership, and coordinated supports.Facilitators are trained and certified by The Center for Relational Learning, ensuring the session is grounded in research-based relational practices.

WestEd invites school districts to collaborate on an effort to support 8th and 9th grade students in developing literacy skills. RA4ALL is an EIR-funded project that will combine curriculum and professional learning designed to accelerate reading and academic achievement for 8th and 9th graders reading below grade level. It builds on the evidence-based Reading Apprenticeship program and incorporates additional foundational skills instruction by integrating the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words (SIPPS). This integration addresses disciplinary reading comprehension practices necessary for success in content-area classes as well as the foundational skills necessary for building fluency and stamina.Date: July 20 - 23, 2026Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMLocation: Wayne RESA (Room 223)Breakfast and Lunch will be providedRequirementsRegistration and attendance are limited to pre-approved participants with a fully executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WestEd.Coaches and teachers are expected to attend professional learning together.To attend, registration MUST be completed through RA4LL:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest disruptors in the history of education. This session focuses on how school administrators and district leadership can utilize technology to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and develop knowledge around data analytics, and organizational leadership.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique strengths and challenges. Understanding the underlying characteristics of ASD and effective practices that support their needs is essential.Designed for those who support, instruct, work with, or live with someone with autism, the Autism Internet Modules (AIM) guide users through case studies, instructional videos, pre-and post-assessments, discussion questions, activities, and more.Grounded in evidence-based strategies, participants will find over 50 free, self-paced modules designed to help users better understand, identify, plan for, collaborate, and support individuals with Autism.

Are you new to the role of MTSS Coordinator or recently assigned to a newly established MTSS position? If so, we invite you to join us for MTSS 101. This session will introduce the fundamentals of MTSS, beginning with the development of effective Tier I practices that support Tier II and Tier III interventions. Participants will also leave equipped with tools to assist in developing their district and building-level plans.

This session responds to growing interest in how secondary educators can meaningfully “live into” PA 146 in everyday classroom practice. With a focus on secondary contexts, the session will explore practical considerations, instructional shifts, and assessment practices that support authentic and sustainable implementation. Participants will examine how literacy-rich instruction and assessment can align with the intent of PA 146 while remaining responsive to the realities of secondary classrooms.

The AFIRM modules provide structured learning on evidence-based practices (EBPs) through four comprehensive lessons. These lessons incorporate interactive activities, including case examples, instructional videos, and knowledge checks, designed for family members, school-based personnel, related service providers, as well as university faculty and students.Participants will gain:An understanding of key components of EBPs, including various approaches tailored for learners with ASDInsights into the behaviors and skills that can be effectively addressed using these practicesA step-by-step framework for implementing the practiceAccess to downloadable, customizable resources for practical application

In 2022, the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide. This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 1: Build students' decoding skills to help them read complex, multisyllabic words. The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching context.Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registrations. SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of the course.

In 2022, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) published the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 educator's practice guide.This document presents four evidence-based recommendations to support not only students who need intervention but all learners in the classroom.In this 1.5-hour asynchronous course, you will explore Recommendation 3c: Teach students a routine for determining the gist of a short section of text and 3d: Teach students to monitor that comprehension as they read.The course provides strategies and routines you can use with students, along with opportunities to apply your learning to your own teaching context.Participants will receive directions on how to access the course upon their registration.SCECHs will be processed the month following the completion of the course.

In today’s highly visual world, you often compete for your students' attention before the lesson even begins. We know that visually compelling materials can spark curiosity, increase accessibility, and make complex concepts easier to grasp. But let's be realistic: you are an educator, not a graphic designer. Spending hours formatting worksheets, aligning text boxes, or building slide decks from scratch is a luxury of time you simply do not have.Enter Canva for Education.Canva has evolved far beyond a simple tool for making classroom posters or newsletters. It is a powerhouse for creation, collaboration, and visual communication. This professional learning session is designed to show you how to leverage Canva to not only save you hours of prep time but to transform how your students demonstrate their learning completely.

Every day in your classroom, you witness the incredible resilience and hidden brilliance of your Multilingual Learners. You know firsthand that a language barrier does not equal a knowledge barrier. Your students are thinking critically, solving problems, and forming complex ideas; they just need the right bridges to express them in a new language. But building those highly individualized bridges, scaffolding complex texts, and translating materials takes an enormous amount of time.Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how we support language acquisition and provide equitable access to education. This professional learning session isn’t just about basic translation apps; it is about leveraging generative AI to instantly differentiate instruction, build confidence, and celebrate the linguistic diversity of your students.