What do we do?
Berrien RESA’s General Education Department coordinates and supports the implementation of evidence-informed programs and services in schools throughout the county. Relevant supports are identified and provided through collaboration and continuous improvement plans.
The General Education Department supports a variety of areas, including literacy and mathematics instruction, faculty and staff professional development, state and federal programs and continuous improvement facilitation.
We are here for YOU!
- Customized consultation, coaching and professional development
- Curriculum development/alignment
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Assessment assistance
- Multi-tiered systems of support integration
- State and federal program guidance (English language support)
- Evidence-based instructional practices
Why do we do it?
- Students are our “why”.
- Support of the whole child is vital to learning.
- Equitable access to evidence-informed instruction is a right of each and every student.
- Evidence-informed research drives best instructional practice.
- Relationships impact culture, engagement and learning.
- Trust and collaboration supports growth and builds strong practice.
- Aligned and integrated systems support students, strengthen schools and help build entire communities where learning happens.