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
Join our team! We are looking for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher to join our classroom at Siebert Elementary. To learn more, visit https://www.midlandesa.org/page/employment
The final Career Search of the school year at Midland High School is currently happening!
Students have the opportunity to explore career paths, connect with local professionals, and discover new possibilities for their future. These real-world experiences help students build confidence, ask great questions, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.
A huge thank you to the community partners and volunteers who make these events possible — your support helps students envision what’s next!
#CareerReady #MCESA #CareerandTechnicalEducation
Students have the opportunity to explore career paths, connect with local professionals, and discover new possibilities for their future. These real-world experiences help students build confidence, ask great questions, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.
A huge thank you to the community partners and volunteers who make these events possible — your support helps students envision what’s next!
#CareerReady #MCESA #CareerandTechnicalEducation
November Celebrations!
Thank you to Lexi Umlor, Amy McNett, Erin Rey, Diane Gavenda, Our Amazing School Psychologists, Debra Weber, Sarah Tebo, Wayne Draves, and Alisha Williamson for showcasing their "Better Together" spirit!
The November employee shout-outs for "Better Together" spirit are attached are linked below. Please take a look and see what great work is being done across the agency.
https://aptg.co/q_rBt_
Thank you to Lexi Umlor, Amy McNett, Erin Rey, Diane Gavenda, Our Amazing School Psychologists, Debra Weber, Sarah Tebo, Wayne Draves, and Alisha Williamson for showcasing their "Better Together" spirit!
The November employee shout-outs for "Better Together" spirit are attached are linked below. Please take a look and see what great work is being done across the agency.
https://aptg.co/q_rBt_
The Longview building is all ready for Thanksgiving! MCESA Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Sarah Smith came up with a wonderful idea to bring together each of the programs at Longview for a collaborative Thanksgiving project, and the final result is pictured here.
Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving from the children and families of Longview!
Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving from the children and families of Longview!
As a reminder, beginning tomorrow afternoon, MCESA programs will be closed for the holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. We hope you have a safe and restful break!
🚌 Attendance Builds Belonging 🚌
Regular attendance helps students feel connected to classmates and school. Every day is a chance to grow friendships and be seen. Tell us how we can support consistent routines.
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.
Regular attendance helps students feel connected to classmates and school. Every day is a chance to grow friendships and be seen. Tell us how we can support consistent routines.
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.
Last Friday, our MCESA classrooms at Midland High School kicked off the season with their annual trip to Frankenmuth, including a visit to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland! This was the perfect start to this festive time of year. ✨
