Getting to the Core with Wayne RESA

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Welcome to Getting to the Core: a Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency podcast. We invite you to join us as we discuss a variety of educational topics, and hopefully plant a few seeds that get to the ‘core’ of our mission: Leading, Learning...for ALL!

SEP 6

Getting to the Core - S4.E4 - Climate and Culture is the Backbone of a Successful School Year. A Conversation with Our Core Team and Diversity and Equity Consultant Dr. Jay Marks

Dr. Jay Marks, a renowned educator, discussed his work on anti-racism, social justice, and cultural proficiency. He highlighted the legacy of Dr. Ginni Winters, emphasizing her impact on education and equity. Marks stressed the importance of radical love, self-awareness, and accountability in education. He shared examples of successful community partnerships, such as the Social Justice Project in Oakland County, which improved diversity education. Marks also discussed the need for institutionalized accountability and the importance of creating safe spaces for honest feedback. He concluded by advocating for courageous leadership and partnerships to address educational disparities.

1 hr
JUL 3

Getting to the Core S4.E3 - Addressing Chronic Absenteeism with author and presenter, Jessica Sprick from Safe and Civil Schools

Chronic absenteeism is a widespread issue in schools and districts across the country. It has raised concerns about academic rigor, student behavior, and performance. In an interview with Getting To The Core, author Jessica Sprick discusses best practices that have been effective in addressing these concerns.

37 min
JUN 3

Getting to the Core S4.E2 - Restorative Practices with Dr. Keisha Allen

The Executive Director of BFDI Training Institute, Dr. Keisha Allen joins Getting To The Core to discuss the power of Restorative Practices from a facilitator’s perspective.

41 min
MAR 12

Getting to the Core - S4.E1 - Kentwood shares their early adoption views on Restorative Practices

Recently, our team at Wayne RESA had the pleasure of discussing the Strategic Planning process of Kentwood Public Schools with their leadership team, including Veronica Lake, Suni Joy, Andrew Telvin, and Carrie Tellerico. One of the key initiatives of their plan was the district-wide adoption of Restorative Practices. This approach has been proven to foster positive relationships and promote a sense of community within the school.

42 min
11/14/2022

Getting to the Core - S3.E6 - Homeless Education, McKinney-Vento and Special Populations

As we recognize National Homeless Awareness Week this month, we will be providing some information about the Special Populations Team at Wayne RESA, the McKinney-Vento Law, Homeless Awareness and why raising awareness on this subject is so important. We will be discussing what some common signs of homelessness are, the barriers that students experiencing homelessness face, how districts and PSAs can support their McKinney-Vento eligible students, and who you can contact should you have questions within your district and the county. Joining us are Wayne RESA Special Populations Team members; Dr. Sharrece Farris, Manager of State and Federal Programs, Charter Authorizations and Special Populations, Sabrina Rudy, Special Populations Consultant and Mary Bamrick, Administrative Assistant. Resources: MCAH Homeless Awareness Month Toolkit Common Signs of Homelessness School House Connection Common Questions Covenant House - Sleep Out Event Wayne RESA Homeless Education page

13 min
10/31/2022

Getting to the Core - S3.E5 - MiCIP - A new way to assist school districts with School Improvement.

Wayne RESA Presents: Getting to the Core - MiCIP. Today's content will be about continuous improvement. The State of Michigan has revamped our school and district planning to be more reflective, intuitive and responsive to the needs of staff and students. The process of district and school improvement is meant to be used for setting and aligning goals and expectations to the district and schools mission and vision. The goals have strategies and activities to systemically implement and address the needs of the district. Over time the process improvement planning has become cumbersome and compliance driven. MiCIP or Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Planning is a new and improved way to assist districts with school improvement in a way that helps to ensure that goals and expectations are being monitored and evaluated consistently throughout the school year. There's a new platform to house the plan that's much more intuitive than any of our old district school improvement systems. Your host is Marvin Franklin, Eudcational Improvement Consultant at Wayne RESA. Our guests are Nekeya Irby and Kimberly Murphy, Educational Improvement Consultants at Wayne RESA. Wayne County MiCIP University Michigan Department of Education - MiCIP Website Wayne RESA Educational Improvement Team

28 min
10/21/2022

Getting to the Core - S3E4 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that “communication” encompasses so much more than language we speak, hear, or read. While language is one form of communication, humans communicate in numerous other ways with their body, eyes, hands, sounds, actions, and more. “AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, refers to any form of communication that we use. So not just our mouth words. It could be our gestures…It encompasses forms of communication that supplements or replaces spoken language,” says Pam Cunningham, an Assistive Technology Consultant at Wayne RESA. Pam, joined by Amber Wade and Laura Begley, also Assistive Technology Consultants, helps us understand this simple, yet important concept on Wayne RESA’s podcast, Getting to the Core. October is AAC Awareness Month, so we hope you will join us as Pam, Laura and Amber describe the ever-important role of assistive technology in ensuring Wayne County students are heard, understood and supported to their fullest potential. Wayne County school staff interested in learning more about how the Wayne RESA Assistive Technology Team (WATT) can provide consultation and equipment for students can visit our website where they can also contact WATT to begin a consultation.

17 min
10/10/2022

Getting to the Core - S3E3 - Journey Towards Understanding

In Social Studies, our core—the essence of what we do—is to develop informed and engaged citizens. We want students that not only have content or disciplinary knowledge of the world around them, but the skills of how to apply that knowledge and the desire to do so. As supported by our recent change in the Michigan social studies standards in 2019, students must be exposed to a more comprehensive and inclusive history. If we value that ALL of our students feel connected and engaged, they need to hear and see history from ALL perspectives. They also need to be asked to examine the ongoing impact of history on today's world, and to look ahead to tomorrow. Simply put: Students can't analyze and have meaningful conversations if they do not have access to the full story. As Dr. Michael F. Rice, Michigan's state superintendent, put it, "Our children deserve to learn about the full breadth of U.S. and world history. As educators, we have not just the right, but the responsibility, to teach them this full breadth of history, including race, racism, sexism, and other difficult and challenging subjects." Join us on a journey of understanding as we discuss the importance of topics with: Scott Bentley, Park Superintendent of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park; The Honorable Chief Billy Friend of the Wyandotte Nation; and The Honorable Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Nation.

29 min

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Wayne RESA
Years Active

2022 - 2024
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23
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Explicit
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Getting to the Core with Wayne RESA

Getting to the Core with Wayne RESA

Getting to the Core - S4.E4 - Climate and Culture is the Backbone of a Successful School Year. A Conversation with Our Core Team and Diversity and Equity Consultant Dr. Jay Marks

Getting to the Core S4.E3 - Addressing Chronic Absenteeism with author and presenter, Jessica Sprick from Safe and Civil Schools

Getting to the Core S4.E2 - Restorative Practices with Dr. Keisha Allen

Getting to the Core - S4.E1 - Kentwood shares their early adoption views on Restorative Practices

Getting to the Core - S3.E6 - Homeless Education, McKinney-Vento and Special Populations

Getting to the Core - S3.E5 - MiCIP - A new way to assist school districts with School Improvement.

Getting to the Core - S3E4 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Getting to the Core - S3E3 - Journey Towards Understanding

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Getting to the Core with Wayne RESA

Episodes

Getting to the Core - S4.E4 - Climate and Culture is the Backbone of a Successful School Year. A Conversation with Our Core Team and Diversity and Equity Consultant Dr. Jay Marks

Getting to the Core S4.E3 - Addressing Chronic Absenteeism with author and presenter, Jessica Sprick from Safe and Civil Schools

Getting to the Core S4.E2 - Restorative Practices with Dr. Keisha Allen

Getting to the Core - S4.E1 - Kentwood shares their early adoption views on Restorative Practices

Getting to the Core - S3.E6 - Homeless Education, McKinney-Vento and Special Populations

Getting to the Core - S3.E5 - MiCIP - A new way to assist school districts with School Improvement.

Getting to the Core - S3E4 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Getting to the Core - S3E3 - Journey Towards Understanding

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