Patty Killey who is an MCESA Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired shared these great photos today of two students walking side-by-side. Killey said that one student, serving as a mentor, gently guides through the process of navigating their environment while using the white cane, focusing on safely crossing streets. The picture captures a moment of shared learning, highlighting the importance of mentorship and independence for individuals who are visually impaired. #mcesabettertogether
It’s Celebrate Babies Week! (October 21st-25th)
Celebrate Babies Week is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating the individuals, families, groups, and systems working to promote the well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families.
Great Start to Quality Infant Toddler Specialist, Ashley Wheat, with members of the Infant Toddler Learning Community (Justina Moreno-Childcare Director, Trista Markert-Lead Infant Teacher and Cathy Agle-Lead Toddler Teacher) from Longview Early Childhood Center are celebrating the importance of early childhood! #celebratebabies2024 #mcesabettertogether
We are looking to immediately hire long-term and substitute paraeducators! Contact Bridgett Petsnick today. #mcesabettertogether
MCESA students and staff had a blast at Victory Day 2024 with the Northwood University football team! Photos from the event are available here: https://www.midlandesa.org/documents/northwood-victory-day-2024/717699
Special thanks to Northwood student Ty Klopf for sharing some of his photos with us, too!
More photos from our Orange Out! #mcesabettertogether
Last week MCESA students and staff took part in an "orange out" to celebrate fall. We love seeing all of the participation! 🍁 #mcesabettertogether
MCESA TRAILS students compared different types of popcorn by making popcorn on the stove, in the air popper and in the microwave then taste testing! #mcesabettertogether
October is Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Month, and MCESA's team of Speech and Language Pathologists are working to bring awareness to AAC! If you have any photos to share of students and staff using AAC, please send them to assistivetech@midlandesa.net by Friday, Oct. 25. #mcesabettertogether
On Tuesday, October 15, MCESA celebrated White Cane Safety Day. White Cane Safety Day is celebrated each October 15 to highlight the significance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
MCESA team member, Karen Smith made white cane cookies that she and students helped distribute throughout the buildings to bring awareness to this day! Learn more by visiting https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day #mcesabettertogether
As a reminder, MCESA is hosting an "orange out" this week for students and staff on Friday, Oct. 18. Our ECSE team or anyone who does not report on Friday is welcome to participate on Thursday, Oct. 17. Wear your MCESA orange tshirt or your favorite orange shirt!
Miss Mandy was spotted doing a great job during gym class at Meridian Elementary today. This looks like a fun, fall activity! #mcesabettertogether
Pops of color are starting to show up in the Sugnet addition!
We ❤️ popcorn Fridays hosted by our TRAILS Team!
Midland County Juvenile Care Center Director, Ryan Griffus, is at MCESA this morning providing training on ethical topics in education to a number of staff throughout the county. Those in attendance include MCESA school social workers, speech and occupational therapists, and representatives from all four local school districts as well as Community Mental Health.
We are immediately hiring three, full-time paraeducators for elementary classrooms! Contact Bridgett Petsnick today if you are interested in applying.
It's a beautiful fall morning at the Sugnet Building!
MCESA's Better Together Committee convened for its October meeting yesterday after school, kicking off the meeting with a fun inclusion activity. Everyone drew a random affirmation card and read theirs aloud, even sharing insights into how their card spoke to them if they chose to. This was a great way to engage all participants and start our meeting in an uplifting way.
The MCESA Better Together Committee focuses on workplace engagement, performance, and overall satisfaction. All staff at MCESA are always welcome to attend monthly meetings! #mcesabettertogether
UPDATE: The MCESA phone lines at Sugnet and Longview are back in service. Thank you for your patience.
Currently all MCESA incoming / outgoing phone lines are down. If you need to reach the Sugnet Building please call 989-450-9395. To reach, Longview please call 989-600-8550 or your teacher directly. There is no estimated time of restoration at this moment, but a ticket has been placed with Spectrum.
Be a part of our team! We are hiring a Quality Improvement Coach to join our Great Start to Quality Lansing Office. Full details on how to apply are available at: https://5il.co/2xu1p
