Shoutout to MCESA Special Education Supervisor Marianne Durocher who presented on Calm-Connect-Teach: A Simple Framework for Guiding Co-regulation and Instruction at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference today in Orlando, FL.
Marianne's presentation directly connects to the book that she recently co-authored with her sister, From Compliance to Co-regulation: Revisioning Guidance and Behavior Management to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development within Classroom Communities.
Their open textbook reimagines classroom management by alternating from compliance-based practices to collaborative, community-centered strategies.
Students from Bullock Creek, Coleman, Meridian, Windover High School, and the Academic and Career Education Academy are participating in a combined career search event at Bullock Creek High School this morning! Career search allows 10th grade students the opportunity to meet with representatives from various businesses, training institutions, and career and technical education programs to explore various career paths. #careerandtechnicaleducation
2 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Superintendent Searles had a great visit with the MCESA classrooms at Northeast Middle School and Plymouth Elementary today! Students and staff in the Northeast classroom were also celebrating their annual Thanksgiving lunch. #MCESABetterTogether
3 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
A number of our MCESA team members and their family members recently volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign! They had the honor of being the very first bell ringers of the season at the Midland Post Office — a wonderful way to kick off this year’s season of giving.
Want to learn more or sign up to volunteer? Visit registertoring.com
#MCESABetterTogether
4 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
We love seeing our post secondary students shine out in the community. Pictured is one of our MCESA students gaining hands-on experience at Journeys Coffeehouse.
Thank you to Journeys Coffeehouse for being such a supportive community partner and opening doors for our students.
Want to work with children infant to preschool age? Longview Early Childhood Center Childcare and GSRP Program is hiring! Click the link below to apply! http://www.ith1.com/teacher-assistant.html
8 days ago, Justina Moreno
Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference every day? We’re hiring paraprofessionals, CNA paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers — full-time and part-time!
Recently, the Kiwassee Kiwanis Young Children Priority One Committee provided Longview ESA in Midland with a $2,500.00 donation. With the donation, they were able to purchase critical items that the staff identified as needing to allow for the expansion of two additional infants and two additional toddlers into their program. Currently, there is a waitlist and this assistance will help four families in Midland County with securing a safe and loving childcare environment for their children. The items that they purchased with the donation included an evacuation crib, a regular crib, infant/toddler cots, infant/toddler strollers (2-4 seaters), additional cubbies, and tables/chairs. Kiwassee Kiwanis is proud to be able to help children and families in Midland County.
12 days ago, Justina Moreno
Another great Reality Store event at Midland High School!
Thank you to Members First Credit Union, MI Works, Fisher Contracting, Journeys Coffee, Mercantile Bank, the City of Midland, and all the volunteers who helped students explore real-world decision-making. We appreciate you! #mcesabettertogether
15 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Superintendents from Bay-Arenac ISD, Clare-Gladwin RESD, Gratiot-Isabella RESD, Midland County ESA and Saginaw ISD are working together to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and strong family engagement. Their shared message was recently highlighted on WNEM TV 5. When students feel safe and supported, they attend, engage, and grow in confidence.
Together, we can support every child in being present, engaged, and ready to learn.
Fall festivities at Longview Early Childhood Center! Students celebrated with a costume parade through the school as families, staff, and teachers cheered them on! 🎃
19 days ago, Justina Moreno
As a reminder, tomorrow, November 4 is a professional development day for MCESA staff. There will be no school for students.
19 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Happy Halloween from our classrooms at Siebert Elementary and Jefferson Middle School!
22 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
The Longview Early Childhood Center Spice Girls! Plenty of creativity here from the Longview front office and kitchen staff for spirit week. #spiritweek #mcesabettertogether
23 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
United Way of Midland County continues to work with its partners to ensure that those in our community have access to the food and resources needed for their families. If you are in need of food, dial 2-1-1 to be connected with resources near you or visit www.211nemichigan.org for confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services.
24 days ago, MCESA Communications
The Educational Careers class, part of the Midland County Career & Technical Education Consortium and taught at Bullock Creek High School, had a great day at the L.I.F.T. (Leaders Influencing Future Teachers) at SVSU on Friday. They attended sessions about teacher certification, scholarship opportunities, project based learning, ways to make classes more engaging, plus other classroom and teaching related topics. Students will get the opportunity to apply what they learned today in this class and in their classroom placements. Students were also able to get a tour of the SVSU campus and see some of the freshman dorms. Some of the students were also excited to be able to eat at the SVSU dining hall! #careerandtechnicaleducation
26 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
Today, students at Northeast Middle School are getting a hands-on look at what “real life” is all about by participating in Reality Store!
Through this interactive event, students explore careers, salaries, and budgeting by making real-world choices from housing and financials, to groceries and utilities.
Thank you to our MCESA career and technical education team, the Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan and all the volunteers who make this engaging experience possible! #mcesabettertogether #careerandtechnicaleducation #realitystore
29 days ago, Krystal Kozuch
MCESA Post Secondary work-based learning students are brewing up real-world work experiences at Barnes & Noble in Midland! Work-based learning opportunities provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning that helps them build essential skills that can be difficult to develop in a traditional setting. Interested in becoming a business partner with our Post Secondary program? Contact Special Education Supervisor Jennie Coston at jcoston@midlandesa.org. #mcesabettertogether #workbasedlearning
about 1 month ago, Krystal Kozuch
Longview Early Childhood Center Childcare and GSRP Program celebrated their families with a fall themed event! They listened to fall music, made fall crafts, and got some fun goodies bags with resources from The Great Start Collaborative! 🎃 Thank you all who could attend and our families who donated supplies for the event!
about 1 month ago, Justina Moreno
Our friends at Northwood University once again joined us in celebrating inclusion in sports during Victory Day 2025 last week!
Students from MCESA’s Post Secondary, SK-12, SXI, Northeast, Jefferson, Midland High and Dow High programs had the opportunity to participate in skill stations and activities alongside the Northwood football team and leadership students.
A huge thank you to everyone who helps make this event such a meaningful experience each year!
