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About Wayne RESA Enhancing Education in Wayne County.

Wayne RESA is a regional educational service agency that offers a wide range of services and support to the 33 school districts and 95 public school academies in Wayne County.



We provide personalized support that is essential to improving student achievement and advancing educational outcomes throughout Wayne County. Our comprehensive range of services includes professional development for educators, purchasing services, administrative support for school districts, and much more.

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Read our latest Wayne County RESA Services Report to learn about our impact in Wayne County and greater Michigan.

Wayne County By the Numbers

13.6% Individualized Education Plans
14.88% Multilingual Learners
261,763 County-wide School Enrollment
33 Local Education Agency (LEAs)
514 School Buildings
65.64% Economically Disadvantaged Students
88.20% Average Student Attendance Rate
95 Public School Academies (PSAs)

Wayne RESA Upcoming Events

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10/26/2026
0103 A ILUG Standard Response Protocol & Standard Reunification Met
8:30 AM
Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
0103 A ILUG Standard Response Protocol & Standard Reunification Met
Date: Oct 26
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
*Previous training is not required to attend this Train the Trainer workshop*The I Love U Guys (ILUG) SRP/SRM Full-Day Train the Trainer Workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM), equipping participants with the knowledge and skills they need to bring these programs to their organization.Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, concepts, and functionality of the SRP and SRM, learning how these programs enhance crisis response and reunification efforts. Through discussion and real-world examples, attendees will discover how the SRP functions as an all-hazards, institutional response and learn how to apply the SRP in both daily operations and emergency situations.In the second half of the day, participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in reunification and how the SRM provides school and district safety teams with proven methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification. Additionally, the workshop includes a segment on Incident Command, ensuring participants understand its role in crisis management and coordination. By the end of the training, participants will have the tools to confidently implement the SRP and SRM, enhancing their school/district's emergency response and reunification plans.
9081 Assistive Technology Mounting Solutions - Cancelled
9:00 AM
Wayne RESA Room 250 ABC 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
9081 Assistive Technology Mounting Solutions - Cancelled
Date: Oct 26
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Wayne RESA Room 250 ABC 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Mounting solutions for AAC and assistive technology can feel complicated, but the right setup can make a meaningful difference in access, positioning, participation, and independence. In this hands-on session, Jamie Mayo from Washtenaw ISD will join us to demonstrate a variety of mounting solutions for AAC and AT across different environments and equipment. Participants will explore practical considerations for selecting, positioning, adjusting, and troubleshooting mounts to better support individual student needs. Come ready to see different options in action, ask questions, and build your confidence in finding mounting solutions that work.
0150 - Learning Care: GSRP Professional Learning Series 2026-27
9:00 AM
WCCCD-Downriver 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180
0150 - Learning Care: GSRP Professional Learning Series 2026-27
Date: Oct 26
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: WCCCD-Downriver 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
We are excited to present a dynamic professional learning series designed to equip Learning Care GSRP Teaching Teams with practical tools, research-based strategies and a deeper understanding of child development.This multi-day series will focus on Early Childhood PBIS Tier 1 Universal Supports, Anecdotal Notes and COR Advantage, Read Alouds in Practice, Large Group Time, Supporting Children with Autism in the GSRP Classroom, and Building Ready and Resilient Teachers.Through training in EC PBIS Tier 1 Universal Supports, teachers will build a strong foundation in social-emotional learning, relationship-based practices, and proactive behavior support. Sessions on Anecdotal Notes & COR Advantage will strengthen observation, assessment, and documentation practices, while Read Alouds in Practice and Large Group Time will provide practical strategies for promoting language, literacy, engagement, and active learning throughout the daily routine. Teachers will also gain effective tools for supporting children with Autism in inclusive preschool settings and explore strategies for enhancing their own well-being and resilience through Ready and Resilient Teachers. Together, these learning opportunities will equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to create high-quality, engaging, and supportive learning environments where all children can thrive.This 5-day professional learning series is reserved exclusively for Learning Care(LC) GSRP teaching teams.
9368 College Board Reporting Portal and Instructional Shifts
9:30 AM
ONLINE
9368 College Board Reporting Portal and Instructional Shifts
Date: Oct 26
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: ONLINE
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Navigate through the Online College Board Reporting Portal for PSAT and SAT score reports.
9115 Access Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Exploring Alternative AT Metho
12:30 PM
Wayne RESA Room 250 ABC 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
9115 Access Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Exploring Alternative AT Metho
Date: Oct 26
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Room 250 ABC 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Access isn’t one-size-fits-all. Join the Wayne Assistive Technology Team for an interactive session exploring the many ways students can access technology. Learn how to identify appropriate alternative access methods, discover built-in accessibility features on devices you may already use, and explore a variety of assistive technology tools. Participants will get hands-on experience with multiple access methods - including switch access and eye-gaze - and leave with practical ideas to support student independence and participation.
9557 Monthly Maker Meet-Up
5:00 PM
Wayne RESA Room 223 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
9557 Monthly Maker Meet-Up
Date: Oct 26
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Room 223 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Join us each month to connect, collaborate, and explore maker-centered learning together. Each session offers hands-on time to tinker with tools, experiment with materials, and engage in design challenges that spark creativity and innovation. Whether you’re just beginning your maker journey or looking to expand your practice, this meet-up provides a supportive space to try new ideas, share experiences, and learn alongside fellow maker-minded educators. Come ready to experiment, reflect, and grow within a community that believes in the power of learning by doing.
10/27/2026
9473 A Michigan Model for Health™ K-12 Curriculum Training - Cancel
9:00 AM
ONLINE
9473 A Michigan Model for Health™ K-12 Curriculum Training - Cancel
Date: Oct 27
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: ONLINE
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Explore Michigan's evidence-based Michigan Model for Health (MMH) curriculum! This training emphasizes comprehensive school health education within the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework. Participants will learn to facilitate student skill development aligned with National Health Education Standards and understand how these skills translate into meaningful behavioral changes, both in and out of the classroom. Curriculum units cover Social Emotional Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Personal Health and Wellness, Safety, and Alcohol/Tobacco/Other Drugs. HIV/STI curricula require school board approval and additional HIV Educator Certification training before being taught to students. Each participant will receive discounted two-year access to the digital curriculum for their selected grade level, as well as ongoing technical assistance. 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.*Schools sending 5 or more educators to a single session are eligible for discounted registration! Please contact Jamie Eathorne at eathorj@resa.net for additional information.
0176 B - CLIA Waiver Training and Application Assistance
9:00 AM
Wayne RESA Room 223 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
0176 B - CLIA Waiver Training and Application Assistance
Date: Oct 27
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Room 223 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
This training provides PreK–12 school staff with the knowledge necessary to safely and effectively perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived testing in accordance with federal regulations, state requirements, and district policies. Participants will learn the principles of CLIA-waived testing, quality control procedures, infection prevention practices, specimen collection and handling, documentation requirements, proper use of testing equipment, and the process for completing and submitting a CLIA Certificate of Waiver application. The course emphasizes student safety, accurate test performance, result reporting, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Participants will receive instruction on the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a CLIA Certificate of Waiver, including application completion, recordkeeping, and ongoing compliance responsibilities.
9908 Learning Series for Leaders - Cohort 1
9:00 AM
Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
9908 Learning Series for Leaders - Cohort 1
Date: Oct 27
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Strong systems require intentional leaders. This Leadership Series is designed to provide access to national speakers that will facilitate sessions that deepen administrators’ knowledge and sharpen the purposeful leadership practices that directly influence instructional quality, school and district culture, teacher performance, and student learning.District teams—comprised of central office and building-level administrators—will learn and grow together through structured reflection, collaborative analysis, and strategic planning. Participants will examine their leadership styles, identify areas for growth, and align practices to maximize collective impact.More than a series of sessions, this offering cultivates a professional learning community of committed, forward-thinking educational leaders dedicated to continuous improvement and long-term success.
0136 EC PBIS Community of Practice
1:00 PM
ONLINE
0136 EC PBIS Community of Practice
Date: Oct 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: ONLINE
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Leadership team members who are already implementing EC PBIS within their schools come together to support one another and solve problems of practice around EC PBIS implementation. We will interact virtually throughout the 26-27 school year to deepen our knowledge of EC PBIS and Pyramid Model practices, collaborate and network to improve our skills, and support one another in solving program level challenges. Topics will be determined based on the needs of the group.
9473 B Michigan Model for Health™ K-12 Curriculum Training
1:00 PM
ONLINE
9473 B Michigan Model for Health™ K-12 Curriculum Training
Date: Oct 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: ONLINE
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Explore Michigan's evidence-based Michigan Model for Health (MMH) curriculum! This training emphasizes comprehensive school health education within the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework. Participants will learn to facilitate student skill development aligned with National Health Education Standards and understand how these skills translate into meaningful behavioral changes, both in and out of the classroom. Curriculum units cover Social Emotional Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Personal Health and Wellness, Safety, and Alcohol/Tobacco/Other Drugs. HIV/STI curricula require school board approval and additional HIV Educator Certification training before being taught to students. Each participant will receive discounted two-year access to the digital curriculum for their selected grade level, as well as ongoing technical assistance. 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.*Schools sending 5 or more educators to a single session are eligible for discounted registration! Please contact Jamie Eathorne at eathorj@resa.net for additional information.
10/27/2026 - 10/28/2026
9908 Day 2 Learning Series for Leaders
9:00 AM
Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
9908 Day 2 Learning Series for Leaders
Date: Oct 27 - Oct 28
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Wayne RESA Boyd Arthur's Auditorium 33500 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI
Calendar: Learning Stream PD Calendar
Strong systems require intentional leaders. This Leadership Series is designed to provide access to national speakers that will facilitate sessions that deepen administrators’ knowledge and sharpen the purposeful leadership practices that directly influence instructional quality, school and district culture, teacher performance, and student learning.District teams—comprised of central office and building-level administrators—will learn and grow together through structured reflection, collaborative analysis, and strategic planning. Participants will examine their leadership styles, identify areas for growth, and align practices to maximize collective impact.More than a series of sessions, this offering cultivates a professional learning community of committed, forward-thinking educational leaders dedicated to continuous improvement and long-term success.

Wayne County School Districts

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What is an ISD? Intermediate School District

ISDs — which sometimes go by the name Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) or Educational Service Agency (ESA) — work with local school districts, the Michigan Department of Education, business and industry and community groups.



Each ISD works with its local school districts to develop the mix of products and programs to maximize benefits for that area. ISDs increase cost savings for schools, expand educational opportunities, provide professional learning for teachers, and much more.

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