Washtenaw ISD Spring 2024 Professional Learning Guide by Anne Fortunato

WINTER 2023-24

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CATALOG WASHTENAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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ACHIEVEMENT INITIATIVES

Meet the Team

Washtenaw ISD Achievement Initiatives Department 1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Jennifer Banks, Ph.D

Melissa Brooks-Yip

jbanks@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1743

mbrooksyip@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1266

Director of Instruction

Melissa Cischke Project Specialist mcischke@@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1256

Supervisor of Instruction

Elette Collins Adult Ed./Grants Manager ecollins@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1210

Danielle Dros

Regional School Health Coordinator ddros@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1261

Annie Fortunato Project Specialist afortunato@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1258

Puja Mullins

Heather Holshoe

Newcomer Supports Coordinator

Math/Science Coordinator hholshoe@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1742

Greg Myers EISJ Specialist gmyers@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1262

Amy Olmstead-Brayton Assessment Coordinator

aolmstead@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1265

pmullins@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1747

Alyssa Nicol

Early Literacy/English Learner Coordinator anicol@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1570

Erica Rodriguez-Hatt Early Literacy/Coaching Coordinator

Team Video: https://youtu.be/UPvKJqvRuzY Team Website: https://www.washtenawisd.org/our-services/instruction/

ehatt@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1257

Spring 2024 Achievement Initiatives Events HIV Certification Date: March 5, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: WISD - TLC

SCECHs: Available

Target Audience: Educators

Facilitator: Danielle Dros

This training is open to teachers responsible for teaching HIV and reproductive health education. This training will focus on understanding the standards of best practice teaching in HIV and reproductive health education, understanding current trends in youth behaviors and how HIV and reproductive health education can impact those trends, understanding Michigan School Code requirements, expectations in your Reproductive Health program, and reviewing and understanding the laws in Michigan related to HIV and Reproductive Health education in schools. HIV Certification is required every 3 years. 6 SCECH's available. Those who teach reproductive health topics beyond HIV are highly encouraged to register for Sex-Ed prep training on March 6th, 2024.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Teacher Training Date: March 6, 2024

Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: WISD - TLC

SCECHs: Available

Target Audience: Educators

Facilitator: Danielle Dros

In this training, teachers from all disciplines and levels will learn concepts of LGBTQ+ allyship and how to apply them in their classroom to ensure that all students have the opportunity to express themselves and live authentically. Teachers will learn to differentiate between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Participants will learn to apply these concepts to understanding youth’s lived experiences, integrate inclusive practices into existent classroom practices, create and contribute to an LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming school and classroom, and foster an educational environment for all students that is safe, welcoming, and free from stigma and discrimination, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Teachers will walk away with an understanding of unique challenges for LGBTQ+ students and a renewed commitment to creating equitable classrooms.

The Math Workshop Model Date: March 19, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: WISD - TLC

SCECHs: Available

Target Audience: K-5 Educators Facilitator: Shannon McCartney Tired of the “one size fits all” approach to math instruction? Discover the alternative! Transform your classroom with Math Workshop, the balanced, student-centered approach to learning characterized by daily routines and centers. Math workshop provides an effective environment for developing lifelong mathematical reasoning skills. Participants will learn the key elements of an effective math lesson, the importance of daily use of manipulatives, and how to integrate game-based learning into current instructional practices. The result is instructional time that is focused, engaging, and full of opportunities for practical application of skills being taught. Participants will also leave with a variety of math games that can be easily differentiated and support the Common Core State Standards.

Power Up: Give Your PE Program Ears Date: April 2, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Location: WISD - TLC

SCECHs: Available

Target Audience: PE Educators

Facilitator: Danielle Dros

Join SHAPE Michigan for this one day session focused on empowering Physical Education teachers by providing resources, strategies and hand-on experiences designed to support their local programs as well as their professional development. Each component will focus on the planning, implementation and assessment of physical education programs in Michigan. The sections are designed to raise awareness and offer basic skills and strategies that may be used at the local level. Participants must sign up for or renew their SHAPE Michigan membership to participate ($40.00).

Tri-County Culturally Responsive Leadership Conference: Leading to Liberate

Date: May 14, 2024 Location: Laurel Manor, Livonia, MI Facilitator: Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics Target Audience: Educators & Leaders Institute

The leadership conference, established in 2021, supports leaders in enacting culturally responsive leadership within their building and/or district. This program assists leaders in understanding how to support their teachers as they engage in culturally responsive instruction. Leaders also learn how to create humanizing school environments. This conference features scholars in the field of culturally responsive education.

Asynchronous Professional Learning Courses Cultivating Genius Book Study Target Audience: All Educators SCECHs: Available Facilitator: Melissa Brooks-Yip Through reading, discussion and activities, participants will learn, reflect and begin to apply the Culturally and Historically Responsive Framework in Cultivating Genius. Course now open!

7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning Date: February 1 - June 14, 2024 Target Audience: All Educators SCECHs: Available

Facilitator: Amy OlmsteadBrayton

Are you looking for ways to make your classroom more student-driven? Join us for this four-part, self-paced series as we explore 'The 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning' and discover how to use the formative assessment process to foster student learning and agency! This series will be entirely virtual and self-paced, session materials will be available beginning Feb 1. Copy of text '7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning' also available to all Washtenaw County educators. SCECHs available pending approval.

Educator Support Networks

Elementary Principals' Network

Washtenaw County Coaching Collaborative Facilitator: Erica Rodriguez-Hatt, ehatt@washisd.net WC3 is for any Washtenaw County Coach who would like to learn more about coaching, while connecting and learning with other coaches. Our network includes monthly meetings, learning with scholars in the field, and access to a variety of resources and opportunities. Join the WC3 Google Classroom for more information! See page 14 for more info. https://classroom.google.com/c/MjUxMDExNDI0NTAz?cjc=f6eguq4

Date: Monthly Time & Location: Varies Facilitator: Michael Johnson, AAPS, johnsomi@aaps.k12.mi.us & Craig McCalla, Dexter, mccallac@dexterschools.org

Elementary principals come together to network, create community, and get support on timely issues of their jobs.

Middle School Principals' Network Location: WISD-TLC

Dates: Monthly

English Learner Network Dates: December 7, 2023, February 19 & March 7, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Virtual & WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Alyssa Nicol, anicol@washtenawisd.org English Learner Network provides a space for all teachers, coordinators, tutors & staff working with English Learners a space to connect with one another & grow their practice.

Facilitator: Marcia Williams, wmarciam08@gmail.com Come together to establish a safe space for middle school principals to collaborate with the goal of impactful leadership, & to share & learn effective leadership strategies that build & sustain positive school culture/climate resulting in student academic achievement & staff retention.

High School Principals' Network

Math Net Dates: March 12, April 9, & May 14, 2024 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Location: Virtual

Time & Location: Varies Date: Monthly Facilitator: Holly Heaviland, hheaviland@washtenawisd.org High school principals come together to network, create community, and get support on timely issues of their jobs.

Facilitator: Heather Holshoe, hholshoe@washisd.net This network for PK-5th grade STEM (& Math) teachers will provide a virtual opportunity for Elementary educators in our county to network, learn, & explore ways to advance early math and STEM education. Interested educators can register at: https://forms.gle/BsUykMhzLnVCyoKU6

Newcomer Educator Network Date: December 12, 2023, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9 & May 14, 2024 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Virtual Facilitator: Puja Mullins, pmullins@washisd.net

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.

Early Literacy Foundations Facilitator: Erica Rodriguez-Hatt, ehatt@washisd.net Early Literacy Foundations is a support network for elementary educators. Our aim is to connect with each other and partner with scholars to continue to explore, understand, and implement best (research-supported) practices in literacy. Join the ELF Google Classroom for more information: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTIzNDAxODU3NTMx?cjc=qgn24b7 See the attached flyer for dates, times, and registration links.

New Teacher Network Community of Support Dates: November 29, 2023; January 31 & March 20, 2024

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Melissa Brooks-Yip, mbrooksyip@washisd.net

Join other first-year teachers from Washtenaw County to network and discuss what's on your mind as a new teacher: teacher identity, classroom community, taking care of you.

STEM Net Dates: First Tuesdays of the Month, October - May Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Varies Facilitator: Heather Holshoe, hholshoe@washisd.net This network will provide an opportunity for the STEM educators in our county to network, learn, share, & explore ways to advance STEM education. Register here: https://forms.gle/N9EjYNW86pYQYmMq6

WC3 Washtenaw County Coaching Collaborative

Dates Registration Click Links or Scan QR

WC3 Meeting 6

02/08/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM High Point

WC3 Meeting 7

04/11/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM WISD

WC3 Meeting 8

5/07/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM WISD

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ELF 2023 ESSENTIAL 9: ASSESSMENT

AMY OLMSTEAD-BRAYTON, WISD ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

ELF MEETING #4 01/30/2024 4:15PM-5:45PM ONLINE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ELF MEETING #5 02/27/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM HIGH POINT

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ESSENTIAL 3: SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION ELF MEETING #6 03/19/2024 4:15PM-5:45PM ONLINE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ELF MEETING #7 04/23/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM WISD CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ELF WRAP UP AND CELEBRATION ELF MEETING #8 05/21/2024 9:00AM-12:00PM WISD CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JOIN OUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Available Upon Request School and District Level Continuous Improvement Support Date: Available by Request

Location: In-person or Virtual

Target Audience: Educators and Leaders Are you a leader committed to equity and social justice and looking for ways to bring that commitment to the work of Continuous Improvement? Grounded in the work of "Street Data" (Safir & Dugan, 2021), "Just Schools" (Ishimaru, 2020) and "Courageous Conversations About Race" (Singleton, 2022), Washtenaw ISD is available to support you and your team in engaging in educational transformation that is truly student-centered. Shift from focusing on “fixing” and “filling” academic gaps to envisioning and rebuilding the system from the student up—with classrooms, schools, and systems built around students’ brilliance, cultural wealth, and intellectual potential. Break out of traditional improvement models that reinforce the status quo as our facilitators guide you through collaborative inquiry WITH students using the Equity Transformation Cycle (Street Data, 2021). Data-driven inquiry can be humanizing, liberating, and healing! Contact Amy OlmsteadBrayton to learn more!

School and District Level Assessment & Grading Support Date: Available by Request

Location: In-person or Virtual

Target Audience: Educators and Leaders Washtenaw ISD is committed to supporting high quality classroom assessment practices and policies throughout our county by developing the assessment literacy of educators and leaders. Not seeing the professional learning that you need? Check out our Assessment Services Page at www.washtenawisd.org to see a wide-range of professional learning topics available by request including Classroom Assessment for Learning, Assessment that Nurtures Student-Agency, Equitable Grading, StandardsBased Teaching and more! Or contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton to discuss custom professional learning options that are tailored to the needs of your individual team, building, or district. Cotact Amy Olmstead-Brayton to learn more!

CPR KIts The Washtenaw Intermediate School District in cooperation with the American Heart Association is providing CPR Training Kits for check-out to assist school districts in meeting their legal requirement to train students in using CPR. CPR kits are to be used for "hands-only" CPR (psychomotor/chest compressions). Students should not practice mouth to mouth (breathing CPR) with these kits. Kit check-outs are FREE for all Washtenaw and Livingston county educators. Kit check-out requests must be made two weeks prior to the date of the kit pick-up request and kits must be returned within two weeks from the date of kit pick-up.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Meet the Team

Washtenaw ISD Community & School Partnerships Department 1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Holly Heaviland, Ed.D. Executive Director

hheaviland@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1250

Margy Long Director, Great Start Collaborative

mlong@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1277

Sarah Hierman

Colleen Klus

Coordinator, Grants & Special Projects

Community Engagement Specialist

schierman@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1274

Shannon Novara Program Manager

snovara@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x2177

Education Project Coordinator ephycontact@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1518

Stacey Doyle, LMSW Interagency Mental Health Coordinator sdoyle@washtenawisd.org 734-255-7620

Jessica Carruba Office Professional

jcarruba@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1273

Kim Warren Parent Liaison

kwarren@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x2192

snovara@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x2178

Sara Saylor Children's Savings Account Coordinator ssaylor@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1745

Lisa Stanton Children's Savings Account Program Assistant 734-994-8100 x3085

DarNesha Green, LMSW Mental Health Supervisor dpickens@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1557

Jenna Blair School & Interagency Transition Supervisor jblair@washtenawisd.org 734-474-8903

Elizabeth Alpert Transition Manager

ealpert@washtenawisd.org

Website: https://www.washtenawisd.org/our-collaborations/community-school-partnerships/

March Events Education Project Introduction Training Date: March 7, 2024

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Target Audience: Anyone working with young people experiencing some type of need that may create a barrier to school attendance. This introductory session will provide an overview of the services offered by Education Project (EP), how to access services, and how EP works with youth, families, and the community to identify needed resources to eliminate barriers for families.

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Date: March 13, 2024 Location: Zoom

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Target Audience: School Staff

SCECHs & SW CEUs: Pending In this interactive session, attendees will learn about the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study, the brain science that connects ACEs to poor health outcomes, and how we can all work to build resilience in children to help mitigate ACEs. This course will be offered via Zoom.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Date: March 15, 2024 Location: Virtual

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available

Facilitators: Stacey Doyle, & Celeste Gentile Target Audience: School staff and community partners working with adolescents in Washtenaw County schools Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. Participants will first need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class before participating in this 4.5-hour, instructor-led videoconference.

March Events Mental Health Action Team Networking Date: March 19, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Various

Target Audience: School Staff WISD’s Mental Health Action Team is a group of social workers, counselors, and administrators who meet monthly at WISD. We work across districts and PSAs to share ideas and leverage local resources to support students’ mental health. If you’re interested in joining this group, please email Shannon Novara at snovara@washtenawisd.org.

Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training Date: March 20, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i.e., school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.)

C4S Caring for Students

These introductory sessions will include a demonstration of the Behavioral Health Works (BhWorks) platform, complete with included assessments and screeners, as well as an overview of how Caring for Students (C4S) is to be implemented in schools. Learn more about how to engage with these systems and begin monitoring supports provided to students.

ALICE Training Date: March 28, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am

Location: WISD - TLC

Facilitator: Sgt. Eugene Rush

Target Audience: School Staff SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training is the leading program for response to violent critical incidents (VCI). VCI are man-made forms of violent disaster, including: active shooter, violent intruder, mass shooting, terrorism, workplace violence, and other unexpected tragedies. The mission of ALICE is to save lives – this training program empowers individuals to make their own survival decisions, using proactive response strategies, should they be faced with violence. If you are interested in a personalized ALICE Training at your school building, please contact Jessica Carruba at jcarruba@washtenawisd.org.

April Events ALICE Training Date: April 9, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am

Location: WISD - TLC

Facilitator: Sgt. Eugene Rush

Education Project Introduction Training Date: April 11, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training Date: April 11, 2024 Location: WISD-TLC Vogel C SCECHs & CEUs: Available

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Facilitators: Various Certified CSTAG Trainers

Target Audience: Principals, Asst. principals, school mental health professionals, school resources officers, etc. Under the CSTAG model, school-based multidisciplinary teams take a problem-solving approach by identifying students in need of assistance before their conflicts escalate into violence. A flexible case-by-case evaluation process is used that considers the individual circumstances and context of student behavior. CSTAG teams triage cases by gathering relevant information and using a decision tree to distinguish transient threats that can be easily resolved from substantive threats that pose a serious risk of violence.

April Events Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training Date: April 17, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i.e., school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.)

C4S Caring for Students

McKinney Vento Liaison Training Date: April 18, 2024

Time: 10:30 am - 11:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Target Audience: School Staff Bi-Monthly training on McKinney-Vento law and best practice strategies. Learn the signs of potential homelessness which increases identification of eligible students while ensuring their educational rights are supported. Please contact Jessica Carruba at jcarruba@washtenawisd.org for more information.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Date: April 19, 2024 Location: Virtual

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available

Mental Health Action Team Networking Date: April 23, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Various

May Events Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training Date: May 2, 2024 Location: WISD-TLC Vogel A SCECHs & CEUs: Available

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Facilitators: Various Certified CSTAG Trainers

Introduction to BhWorks & C4S Training Date: May 15, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

Target Audience: School administrators, behavioral health professionals (i.e., school counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.)

C4S Caring for Students

May Events Mental Health Action Team Networking Date: May 21, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Various

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Date: May 24, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Virtual

SCECHs & SW CEUs: Available

Education Project Introduction Training Date: May 23, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Location: WISD-TLC

Facilitator: Sarah Hierman

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Meet the Team

Washtenaw ISD Early Childhood Department 1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Edward Manuszak

Michelle Pogliano

Executive Director for Early Childhood

Early Intervention Supervisor

emanuszak@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1275

mpogliano@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 3086

Alicia Kruk

Melissa Pinsky

Supervisor, Early Head Start and Family Services

Education Manager

akruk@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1272

mpinsky@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 3071

Joseph Allison Early Childhood Office Professional jallison@washtenawisd.org 734.994.8100 ext. 1832

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Additional Information Team Website: https://www.washtenawisd.org/our-schools-programs/early-childhood/

May Events Preschool Special Education Network: Session 4 Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm Date: May 19, 2023 Location: TBD Facilitator: Michelle Pogliano Target Audience: Staff providing SCECHs: Not Available Special Education services to children 3-5 This is the last session for 22/23. This network provides special education providers of preschool age children the opportunity to: Build your professional network Stay on top of current topics and updates in the field of preschool special education Participate in the collective work to strengthen inclusive practices in Washtenaw County Explore evidence-based practices in early childhood special education

The Fusion of Art and Science in the Early Childhood Classroom

Early learning expectations for science have at their core opportunities to ask/answer questions and develop problem-solving skills. Join us as we explore strategies to nurture children’s natural curiosity, encourage scientific thinking, and experiment with ideas you can use to inspire children to represent their scientific findings through the creative arts, embracing the fusion of science and art. Target Audience: Preschool/EC Educators Date: Friday November 10, 2023 Time: 9:00AM -12:00 Noon SCECH's: Yes Location: TBD Facilitators: ECS Team

Children’s conflicts over toys, space, and friendships create many challenges for teachers and parents. Join us as we dive into an effective six-step mediation process that adults can use to support young children at these tense and emotional times. This process is now being used in public schools, early childhood centers, Head Start programs, and homes across the country, with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students. Through real life stories, role plays, and classroom scenarios, teachers will gain strategies to help children resolve conflicts and make the most of these valuable learning opportunities.

Register here using the QR code below for this special event sponsored by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s Early Childhood Department.

Betsy Evans, the founder of Kids & Conflict has been working in the early childhood field since 1974. She is an Early Childhood Educational Consultant and Conflict Resolution Specialist. She is the author of You Can’t Come To My Birthday Party! You’re Not My Friend Anymore, and I Know What’s Next, Transitions without Tears or Turmoil..

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on January 25 & 26 9:00 AM-3:00 PM for this amazing workshop with Betsy Evans. SCECH’s and MiRegistry credits will be available for these sessions.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s Early Childhood Department is pleased to introduce the ART toolkit for preschool, a resource that promotes delivering anti-racism educational experiences in preschool classrooms. The toolkit provides 8 lesson plans embedded in literacy and anti-racism tenets with supporting activities for small and large group times. ART Toolkit Components • 8 themed lesson plans: Identity, Pride,

• Teacher Pre and Post Lesson Reflections

Diversity, Appreciation and Respect, Kindness, Empathy, Justice, and Activism

• Parent Handout

• Student Pictograph • Hands-on activities for small and large group times

Scheduled Trainings to Support Implementation Teachers and staff who want to implement the ART resource need to attend both an Anti-Bias Training and an ART Teacher training.

Pre-Implementation Date: Friday, Feb. 2 (in-person) Time: 8:30-11 am Anti-Bias Training 12:30 - 3:30pm ART teacher training Location: TLC in Vogels A & B Mid-Point Check-in Date: Friday, Mar. 15 (via Zoom) Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Post-Implementation Date: Friday, Apr. 26 (in-person) Time: 8:30 - 10:30am Location: TLC Seminars 3 & 4 All ART lessons need to be completed.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

MEET THE TEAM

Washtenaw ISD Special Education Department 1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Deborah Hester-Washington

Trena Tymes

washington@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x1456

LRE TC ttymes@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1559

Bradley Haeflinger

Elizabeth Westfall

Executive Director of Special Education

Curriculum Specialist bhaeflin@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8111 x1665

LRE TC/CPI Trainer ewestfall@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1523

Nicole Revels

Julie Feldkamp

Technical TC/CPI Trainer nrevels@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x4818

Helen Harvin

Technical TC/CPI Trainer hharvin@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x1633

Joy Taylor

LRE TC/CPI Trainer jfeldkamp@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1550

Andrea Hayes

LRE TC/CPI Trainer ahayes@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x1538

Stephen Lawhorn

Transition TC jtaylor@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x

Team Leader/CPI Trainer slawhorn@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x4701

Kelly Higgins

Catherine Layton

Transition TC kmhiggins@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100

LRE TC/CPI Trainer clayton@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x1536

Jacqui Coluccy

Christina West

LRE TC/CPI Trainer/START jcoluccy@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1549

Renee Swart

LRE TC/CPI Trainer rswart@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100 x1644

LRE TC/CPI Trainer cwest@washtenawisd.org (734) 994-8100

Celeste Gentile

LRE TC/Meeting Mechanics Trainer cgentile@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100

March Events CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Refresher Date: March 5, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 4

Individuals must bring their BLUE CARDS to show proof of certification within the last 24 months. This enhanced NVCI refresher program is a review of a safe-nonharmful behavior support system that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). The training covers information related to responding, decision making, and controls. The major focus of the course will be on the prevention of negative behaviors rather than the reaction to negative behaviors by teaching participants about CPI Crisis Development Model, precipitation factors, setting limits, communication and the importance of re-establishing a therapeutic relationship after a crisis. The program also teaches physical intervention strategies (disengagement and holds) to be only used as a last resort--when an individual presents an imminent danger to self or others. All physical interventions taught are designed to be nonharmful, noninvasive, and to maintain an individual's dignity. The philosophy of the program is to provide care, welfare, security and safety for all. Individuals will receive their new BLUE CARD upon completion of the course.

Interactive IEP Training Date: March 12, 2024 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmm Location: WISD Facilitators: WISD Staff Target Audience: SE Case Managers Interactive IEP Training was created to support staff in the writing of a compliant IEP. Each area of the IEP will be outlined, and the key elements of a compliant IEP will be discussed based upon Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Participants will leave the training with a google document for reference to support the writing of a compliant IEP.

March Events CPI Nonviolent Intervention - Full Course Date: March 21, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 8 BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH-NO TIME TO EAT OUT This program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is considered the global standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety and Security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program's proven strategies give educators the skills to safely respond to various levels of risk behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care. It is a safe non-harmful behavior support system that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) in that it focuses mainly on the prevention of negative behaviors rather than the reaction to negative behaviors by teaching participants about re-establishing a therapeutic relationship after crisis. The program also teaches physical intervention strategies to be used only as a last resort when an individual presents risk behavior that is an imminent danger to self or others. All physical interventions taught are designed to be non-harmful, non-invasive, and to maintain an individual's dignity. At the end of the course you will be given a signed Blue Card indicating you participated in the course. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PASS THE PHYSICAL INTERVENTION PORTION OF THIS COURSE THIS WILL BE NOTED ON YOUR BLUE CARD. BLUE CARDS MUST BE BROUGHT TO REFRESHER TRAINING THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

April Events Effective Teaming with Meeting Mechanics Date: April 5, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs:

Meetings are an important part of sharing information and making decisions that help us capitalize on the strengths and experiences of a group of people with common goals. The most efficient and effective Meetings are an important part of sharing information and making decisions that help us capitalize on the strengths and experiences of a group of people with common goals. The most efficient and effective to meetings to a definedprocess process and agreedand upon guidelines that the group follows guidelines to execute the goals of the meeting.the meetings adhere a adhere defined agreed upon that Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings to achieve their purpose: getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions group follows to execute the of manner. the Each meeting. based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans ingoals a fair and timely of these steps, among others, are defined in this manual to assist teams to accomplish their meeting goals and work more effectively. Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings. to achieve their purpose: getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans in a fair and timely manner. Each of these steps, among others, are defined in this manual to assist teams to accomplish their meeting goals and work more effectively. The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings.

Effective Teaming with Meeting Mechanics Date: April 5, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs:

Meetings are an important part of sharing information and making decisions that help us capitalize on the strengths and experiences of a group of people with common goals. The most efficient and effective meetings adhere to a defined process and agreed upon guidelines that the group follows to execute the goals of the meeting. Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings to achieve their purpose: getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans in a fair and timely manner. Each of these steps, among others, are defined in this manual to assist teams to accomplish their meeting goals and work more effectively. The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings.

April Events CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Refresher Date: April 23, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 4

Individuals must bring their BLUE CARDS to show proof of certification within the last 24 months. This enhanced NVCI refresher program is a review of a safe-non-harmful behavior support system that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). The training covers information related to responding, decision making, and controls. The major focus of the course will be on the prevention of negative behaviors rather than the reaction to negative behaviors by teaching participants about CPI Crisis Development Model, precipitation factors, setting limits, communication and the importance of re-establishing a therapeutic relationship after a crisis. The program also teaches physical intervention strategies (disengagement and holds) to be only used as a last resort--when an individual presents an imminent danger to self or others. All physical interventions taught are designed to be non-harmful, noninvasive, and to maintain an individual's dignity. The philosophy of the program is to provide care, welfare, security and safety for all. Individuals will receive their new BLUE CARD upon completion of the course.

CPI Nonviolent Intervention - Full Course Date: April 30, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 8

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH-NO TIME TO EAT OUT This program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is considered the global standard for crisis prevention and intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety and Security of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program's proven strategies give educators the skills to safely respond to various levels of risk behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care. It is a safe non-harmful behavior support system that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) in that it focuses mainly on the prevention of negative behaviors rather than the reaction to negative behaviors by teaching participants about re-establishing a therapeutic relationship after crisis. The program also teaches physical intervention strategies to be used only as a last resort when an individual presents risk behavior that is an imminent danger to self or others. All physical interventions taught are designed to be non-harmful, non-invasive, and to maintain an individual's dignity. At the end of the course you will be given a signed Blue Card indicating you participated in the course. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PASS THE PHYSICAL INTERVENTION PORTION OF THIS COURSE THIS WILL BE NOTED ON YOUR BLUE CARD. BLUE CARDS MUST BE BROUGHT TO REFRESHER TRAINING THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

May Events Effective Teaming with Meeting Mechanics Date: May 3, 2024 Location: WISD . Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:30am - 11:30 am Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs

Meetings are an important part of sharing information and making decisions that help us capitalize on the strengths and experiences of a group of people with common goals. The most efficient and effective meetings adhere to a defined process and agreed upon guidelines that the group follows to execute the goals of the meeting. Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings to achieve their purpose: getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans in a fair and timely manner. Each of these steps, among others, are defined in this manual to assist teams to accomplish their meeting goals and work more effectively. The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings.

Effective Teaming with Meeting Mechanics Date: May 3, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs:

Meetings are an important part of sharing information and making decisions that help us capitalize on the strengths and experiences of a group of people with common goals. The most efficient and effective meetings adhere to a defined process and agreed upon guidelines that the group follows to execute the goals of the meeting. Experience tells us that certain key ingredients are important for meetings to achieve their purpose: getting the right people to the table, staying on task, making decisions based on accurate information, problem solving, and executing plans in a fair and timely manner. Each of these steps, among others, are defined in this manual to assist teams to accomplish their meeting goals and work more effectively. The Effective Teaming and Meeting Mechanics processes and tools are both universal for all meetings and customized for specific types of meetings so that it will function as a resource for various meetings.

May Events Interactive IEP Training Date: May 8, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: SE Case Managers

Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am Facilitators: WISD Staff

Interactive IEP Training was created to support staff in the writing of a compliant IEP. Each area of the IEP will be outlined, and the key elements of a compliant IEP will be discussed based upon Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Participants will leave the training with a google document for reference to support the writing of a compliant IEP.

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Refresher Date: May 9, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 4

Individuals must bring their BLUE CARDS to show proof of certification within the last 24 months. This enhanced NVCI refresher program is a review of a safe-non-harmful behavior support system that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). The training covers information related to responding, decision making, and controls. The major focus of the course will be on the prevention of negative behaviors rather than the reaction to negative behaviors by teaching participants about CPI Crisis Development Model, precipitation factors, setting limits, communication and the importance of reestablishing a therapeutic relationship after a crisis. The program also teaches physical intervention strategies (disengagement and holds) to be only used as a last resort--when an individual presents an imminent danger to self or others. All physical interventions taught are designed to be nonharmful, noninvasive, and to maintain an individual's dignity. The philosophy of the program is to provide care, welfare, security and safety for all. Individuals will receive their new BLUE CARD upon completion of the course.

Writing PLAAFPs and Measurable Goals/Objectives Date: May 14, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: SE Case Managers

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff

This interactive course is designed to increase participant’s understanding of how to write appropriate PLAAFP statements and goals which align with student’s needs. Participants will learn the components of well written PLAAFP statements as well as how those components relate to the supplementary aids and needs. This information will lead to the development of appropriate and measurable goals. Participant’s should bring a current IEP with them for reflection and will have assistance working through PLAAFP and goal writing.

CPI Nonviolent Intervention - Full Course Date: May 23, 2024 Location: WISD Target Audience: School Staff

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Facilitators: WISD Staff SCECHs: 8

TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Team Washtenaw ISD Data Team 1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Matthew Cook

Stephanie Gabriel

Assistant Director of Technology & Data Services mcook@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1292

Tech Specialist III Application Lead sgabriel@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1278

Ryan Liskiewicz

David Spitzley

Tech Specialist III

Tech Specialist II

rliskiewicz@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1294

dspitzle@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1293

Leslie Hite

Melissa Dubiel

Tech Specialist II

lhite@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1241

mdubiel@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1284

Hannah Porritt

Gretchen Derr Mullins

Tech Assistant

Web Developer

hporritt@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1299

gderrmullins@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1238

Clark Rodeffer

Kenneth Harding

Educational Data Coach

Office Professional

crodeffer@washtenawisd.org 734-224-4168

kharding@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1280

CSR Ticket

Application Support

Customer Service Request To reach the data help line, call 734-994-8100 x1287

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Foxbright: Website Refresher/Training Date: February 20, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Teams Meeting

Facilitators: Gretchen Derr Mullins

Target Audience: Website editors and publishers Meeting Link: Teams link Description: Open session to discuss any issues or questions you have run into when updating your department pages on the website

Spring General Collection Training Date: February 21, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitators: Leslie Hite & David Spitzley

Target Audience: Pupil Accountants, Special Education staff, General Collection staff Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/93397479101pwd=Y1pGT0Y1ZWJLUVc2Y0JwdXJ6bmJLdz09 Description: This will be an overview of the process for construction of the general collection file from exports out of PowerSchool and PSSP. We will show how to do this using the Macomb utility. Please download the utility from MISD.net if you would like to follow along. Attached is a Loom video of the overlay process to review prior to the session. Please click here.

Spring General Collection Questions Drop-In Date: February 29, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Location: Zoom Drop In, informal lab

Facilitators: Leslie Hite & David Spitzley

Target Audience: Pupil Accountants, Special Education staff, General Collection staff Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/97542824617pwd=S3RjRGYrSjhEYTRyRCtqZnJzOHk2dz09 Description: This is an open lab. You are welcome to drop in at any time during the session window to ask any questions you have about the MSDS submission.

MIStreamnet Training Date: March 07, 2024 Location: Teams Meeting

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Facilitators: Gretchen Derr Mullins

Target Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about online video creation/streaming through Eduvision/REMC Meeting Link: Teams link Description: Eduvision and REMC have collaborated to create MI Streamnet, an education safe video streaming library. Videos from all over the state can be searched and viewed without login, but accounts can be created and are free for educators. The WISD has a library of channels already created for Technology, Special Education, Assistive Technology, PowerSchool, Early Intervention, and Communications. You can search for WISD specific videos by clicking on Channel asset and entering Washtenaw ISD into the search bar. You can either choose Washtenaw ISD's main channel offerings or under the main heading you will see our sub channels.

PowerSchool: Storing Grades Date: March 12, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Zoom meeting

Facilitator: Melissa Dubiel

Target Audience: Office staff, PowerSchool Administrators, or PowerSchool support staff

Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/91383034780pwd=ZDhBOHpIYlYrbC9FSW5qVVFWbHdVU T09 Description: This session is intended for anyone responsible for Storing Grades in PowerSchool, or for anyone who wants to understand the storing grades process better. Please join us with any questions you have surrounding storing grades.

ScriptApp: Creating Forms & Workflows Date: March 20, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Zoom meeting

Facilitator: Hannah Porritt

Target Audience: ScriptApp users, anyone interested in learning more about the functions and capabilities in ScriptApp Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/93815279552pwd=MitCTTRITDNyODhNWHVMeDk2d0JQQT09 Description: This session will provide a basic overview on building and editing forms and workflows in ScriptApp.

DocumentLOK: Scanning & Filing Overview Date: Every Thursday in April and May

Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: Hannah Porritt & Stephanie Gabriel

Target Audience: Special ed and general ed office professionals

Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/93136291312?pwd=ZG1xMXZROEdBRkFFa3RndEJjT3dWdz09 Description: This session is a recurring, weekly training that will provide a basic overview on scanning and filing in the PowerSchool DocumentLOK plugin.

Foxbright: Website Refresher/Training Date: April 11, 2024

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Location: Teams Meeting

Facilitator: Gretchen Derr Mullins

ScriptApp: Advanced Functions Date: April 17, 2024 Location: Zoom

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Facilitator: Hannah Porritt

Target Audience: ScriptApp users, anyone interested in learning more about the functions and capabilities in ScriptApp Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/97339616806pwd=azdQT1pLTW1zbGxyVExOQXNMK1p3Zz09 Description: This session will provide a more in depth overview on different functions in ScriptApp such as conditional formatting, conditional branches, and autofill.

MIStreamnet Training

Date: April 23, 2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Teams meeting Facilitator: Gretchen Derr Mullins Target Audience: Anyone interested in learning more about online video creation/streaming through Eduvision/REMC Meeting Link: Teams link Description: Eduvision and REMC have collaborated to create MI Streamnet, an education safe video streaming library. Videos from all over the state can be searched and viewed without login, but accounts can be created and are free for educators. The WISD has a library of channels already created for Technology, Special Education, Assistive Technology, PowerSchool, Early Intervention, and Communications. You can search for WISD specific videos by clicking on Channel asset and entering Washtenaw ISD into the search bar. You can either choose Washtenaw ISD's main channel offerings or under the main heading you will see our sub channels.

PowerSchool End of Year Process Date: May 07, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Zoom meeting

Facilitator: Melissa Dubiel

Target Audience: Office staff, PowerSchool Administrators, or PowerSchool support staff Zoom Link: https://wisd.zoom.us/j/98165331133pwd=OHdBTHhrOGIyZTNZZzBFVkRHNU56QT09 Description: This session is intended for anyone responsible for the PowerSchool End of Year Process. Please join us with any questions you have surrounding the End of Year process in PowerSchool.

PowerSchool Storing Grades Date: June 04, 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Zoom meeting

Facilitators: Melissa Dubiel

Target Audience: Office staff, PowerSchool Administrators, or PowerSchool support staff Zoom Link:

https://wisd.zoom.us/j/93466421306pwd=UHcxS3gyT1BnTHVLQlZXZW95ekRxdz09 Description: This session is intended for anyone responsible for Storing Grades in PowerSchool, or for anyone who wants to understand the storing grades process better. Please join us with any questions you have surrounding storing grades.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Meet the Team

Washtenaw ISD Administration

1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Naomi Norman Superintendent

Cherie Vannatter Deputy Superintendent

nnorman@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1300

cvannatter@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1543

Ashley Kryscynski

Greg Peoples

Communications & Public Relations Specialist

akryscynski@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x2177

Ombuds

gpeoples@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1317

Kim Woods Admin. Asst. to the Deputy Superintendent kwoods@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1320

Serving the LEAs & PSAs of Washtenaw County

Website:

www.washtenawisd.org

Educational Equity Policy:

www.washtenawisd.org/about-us/our-district/equity/

Meet the Team Washtenaw ISD Human Resources Department

1819 S. Wagner Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Cassandra Harmon-Higgins

Becky Mullins

Executive Director Human Resources & Legal Services

Human Resources Supervisor

Nicole Hubler

LaShonda Taylor

Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Technician

bmullins@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1314

charmonhiggins@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1311

ltaylor@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1316

nhubler@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1310

Karen Waitz Human Resources Technician kwaitz@washtenawisd.org 734-994-8100 x1312

A digital version can be found here https://issuu.com/washtenawisd/docs/wisd_spring_2024_professional_learning_guide