❤️ Feeling Seen = Showing Up! ❤️
Students attend more when they feel noticed, supported, and celebrated. A little encouragement goes a long way!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Students attend more when they feel noticed, supported, and celebrated. A little encouragement goes a long way!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
The winter 2026 edition of MCESA’s Better Together magazine is now available! Take a moment to explore the stories, partnerships, and accomplishments that highlight how we truly are "better together" this season. #mcesabettertogether https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=858853&p=1&view=issueViewer&fbclid=IwY2xjawPls5tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFheEVqdGV5SVVHMlhLeXdXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu3KdtpbPxdHd3nm6nOKCrgSTT1Jj5ZIB7H-7h7B-Rjl0hab--6Zsj25vmsb_aem_Nh8ccB5XWcb0gpDmVIrYTg
Midland County ESA programs will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026 due to forecasted cold and wind chill temperatures. Stay safe and warm.
Great work by MCESA Post Secondary student JP! He replaced the pulley, belt, and heating element to prepare this dryer for sale. His job coach shared that he’s learning so many new skills at Pivot Point and putting them to great use. Way to go, JP, and thank you to Pivot Point for this partnership!
🗓️ Check the School Calendar! 🗓️
Know what’s happening at school! Check for holidays, half-days, and other events so you can plan ahead for the second semester and help your child stay on track. You can even ask for a printed calendar to hang at home.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Know what’s happening at school! Check for holidays, half-days, and other events so you can plan ahead for the second semester and help your child stay on track. You can even ask for a printed calendar to hang at home.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
The MCESA Board of Education proudly recognized the Midland Public Schools transportation team at last night’s board of education meeting.
MCESA Special Education Supervisor Jennie Coston shared how closely the transportation team works with the MCESA Post Secondary Work-Based Learning students transporting students to job sites and ensuring they arrive where they need to be. Their flexibility, willingness to adjust schedules, and continued support make a meaningful difference in student success.
We are truly grateful for this partnership and their commitment to our students!
#mcesabettertogether
MCESA Special Education Supervisor Jennie Coston shared how closely the transportation team works with the MCESA Post Secondary Work-Based Learning students transporting students to job sites and ensuring they arrive where they need to be. Their flexibility, willingness to adjust schedules, and continued support make a meaningful difference in student success.
We are truly grateful for this partnership and their commitment to our students!
#mcesabettertogether
Today at MCESA, our team members are engaging in professional development, "Universal Protocol: Reduce Crises, Increase Joy," led by Adithyan (Dithu) Rajaraman from FTF Behavioral Consulting. We are grateful for opportunities like this to strengthen our practice and support positive outcomes for students and educators. #mcesabettertogether #professionaldevelopment
As a reminder, Monday, January 19 is a professional development day for MCESA staff. There will be no school for students. Have a great weekend!
👩🏫 Teacher Connections Matter 👩🏫
Share concerns or questions with teachers, they want to partner with you for your child’s success every day!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Share concerns or questions with teachers, they want to partner with you for your child’s success every day!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
At Longview, we have an amazing program opportunity for all our teachers to advance in the field with Michigan Works called the Apprentice Program! In this program, they get extensive training via education and on-the-job training. Our very own, Miss Zoey, who used to work in our infant classroom, completed this program with Mrs. Brenda as her Mentor in December. We are so excited for her and so happy to have such a great teacher advancing in the early childhood field!
We are excited to share another phase of the Sugnet renovation project is complete! This phase includes the third floor of the building, which now is the office and storage space for MCESA itinerants. Demolition of the final phase of the project is scheduled to begin next week, which will be the administration office and basement. #mcesabettertogether #buildinghope #buildingfutures #construction
🏠 Support Learning at Home 🏠
You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Share stories, songs, or read in your home language. The more you support learning at home, the more your child will grow.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Share stories, songs, or read in your home language. The more you support learning at home, the more your child will grow.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are honored to recognize the dedicated members of the Midland County ESA Board of Education. We are thankful for everything you do for MCESA!
Sending you wishes for a joyful new year ahead! Happy 2026!
MCESA programs will be closed for winter break December 22 through January 4. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break. Happy Holidays! ❄️
Did you know that Great Start to Quality is a statewide resource supporting families, licensed childcare providers (both home- and center-based), and License Exempt Providers? The GSQ team can help you connect with child development and care scholarships, along with high-quality childcare and preschool options.
To learn how the GSQ team can support your family, call 989-492-7102.
To learn how the GSQ team can support your family, call 989-492-7102.
💡 Ask About Your Child’s Day 💡
Show your child you care by asking:
✅ “What was fun today?”
✅ “What was hard?”
✅ “What did you learn that was interesting?”
Listen. Celebrate wins. Share concerns with us if needed.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Show your child you care by asking:
✅ “What was fun today?”
✅ “What was hard?”
✅ “What did you learn that was interesting?”
Listen. Celebrate wins. Share concerns with us if needed.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Due to the two-hour delay in Coleman Schools today, December 11, there will be no morning ECSE class in this district.
Midland County ESA programs will be closed today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 due to weather. Stay safe!
We are hiring! If you are interested in joining our team, we have a new job posting available for a Facilities Manager. All job postings along with information on how to apply may be found at www.midlandesa.org/page/employment
