Please see a statement below from MCESA as we remember and honor Dolly Parton. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, her generosity has touched the lives of numerous children in Midland County, helping foster a love of reading and giving young children the opportunity to build their own libraries at home.
https://www.midlandesa.org/page/the-imagination-library
Listen in as the Region 5 superintendents talk with WNEM TV5 about the importance of attendance and family engagement.
https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/08/13/education-matters-importance-student-attendance/
#StriveForFewerThanFive #StudentAttendance #FamilyEngagement #MCESABetterTogether
Thank you, Amy, for your years of dedication and being a valued part of the MCESA team. Join us in congratulating Amy on this outstanding milestone!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Bethany Blinstrub
Kelly Brandle
Cindy Pugh
Kristen Lucke
Juanita Valliere
John Searles
This is an incredible milestone, and we are thankful for your dedicated years of support to the students, staff, and schools in Midland County.
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
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Tiffany Leffingwell
Sarah McGuire
Kellie Plumer
Daniel Rocha
Please join us in congratulating our 10-year honorees and thanking them for a decade of dedication to MCESA.
Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Recognizing our dedicated employees who are celebrating five years of service here at MCESA!
Brittany Anibal
Matthew Fischer
Mary Heath
Betsy Imhoff
Susan Leckrone
Felicia Maxson
Emilia Obertein
Melinda Samarco
Kristina Slottke
Susan VanHampler
Miranda Webster
Heather Wright
Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to our mission to "lead, innovate, and serve." We're grateful for the difference you make each day.
#MCESABetterTogether #EmployeeRecognition
Wishing all students, families, and staff a warm welcome back for the official start of the 2026-2027 school year today! We are excited for a new year ahead.
Welcome back, and best wishes for a wonderful first day.
#MCESABetterTogether #NewSchoolYear
This morning was filled with connection and collaboration as we welcomed back all staff for a new school year ahead.
A special thank you to our friends from Weaver Group Insurance, United Way of Midland County, and the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition for joining us this morning. We’re also grateful to our emcee, MCESA Technology Director Stephen Fort, for keeping the morning on track and the energy high.
Now, our team has the rest of the week to prepare, plan, organize, and get their classrooms ready as we get closer to welcoming students back on MONDAY, August 24!
#MCESABetterTogether #OpeningDay2026 #WelcomeBack
Today's sessions include CPR/AED training, ALICE training, guidance on handling classroom medical issues, an introduction to Ukeru, a Q&A with HR, and more.
We hope everyone has another great day of learning as we get even closer to welcoming students back for the new school year.
#MCESABetterTogether #ProfessionalDevelopment
Team members had a wide variety of of learning opportunities to choose from with sessions focused on topics ranging from assistive technology, student regulation, social work resources and more.
One of the options was a panel discussion on "Life After School," led by MCESA's Jennie Coston and transition experts Laurel Bucci from the Arc of Midland, Ginger Donoghue from Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and Amanda Jaime from the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan.
The panel explored what happens after students exit our programs, the resources available to students and families, and how educators can help connect them with the supports they need to thrive beyond schools.
Our friends from Grace A. Dow Memorial Library were also on hand to share information about teacher library cards and highlight resources, programs, and tools that educators can bring right back to their classrooms!
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The countdown is on...we are officially one week away from welcoming students back for the 2026-2027 school year!
All staff are starting to return this week for professional development, opening day, and time to prepare for a successful year ahead. We're excited to have everyone back and are ready for a new year ahead.
#MCESABetterTogether #NewSchoolYear
If you’re passionate about supporting students and helping them learn, grow, and thrive, visit www.midlandesa.org/page/employment for a full job description and apply today!
#MCESABetterTogether #NowHiring #OccupationalTherapist
The poured-in-place surfacing is complete, and the playground at the Sugnet School will soon be ready to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year!
#MCESABetterTogether #NewSchoolYear #Construction #BuildingHope #BuildingFutures
Donations collected during this event will benefit Bullock Creek, Coleman, Midland, and Sanford Early Childhood, GSRP, and Head Start families and classrooms.
Every donation helps provide young learners with the tools they need for a successful start to the school year!
#StuffTheBus #EarlyChildhoodEducation #MCESABetterTogether #BackToSchool
Save the date, and start the school year at MCESA!
#NowHiring #JobFair
Leadership Midland is a community leadership development program designed to provide participants who will occupy leadership roles with valuable exposure, knowledge, and insight into the organizations and issues that shape our community.
Thank you to this year's class for spending your morning with us and learning more about MCESA!
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#CTE #CareerandTechnicalEducation #MCESABetterTogether
#CareerandTechnicalEducation #CTE #MCESABetterTogether
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