HILLSIDE CENTERS

In service to its 8 local districts, AAESA offers services and programs for students with significant disabilities in the areas of physcal needs, cognitive/learning needs, sensory/communication needs and behaviooral needs. To accomplish this, 3 sites have been established:

Hillside Learning Center (West) -located at 212 grove Street, Allegan, Michigan 49010.

Hillside Behavior Center (East) -In cooperation with Hopkins Public Schools is located at 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, Michigan 49328.

Young Adult Campus -Located at 219 S. Farmer Street, Otsego, Michigan 49078.


Hillside West Learning Center

Hillside West Learning Center consists of classroom programs designed to educate students ages 3-26 who are experiencing significant disabilities.

Hillside East

Hillside East consists of classroom programs designed to educate students K-12 who experience significant social/emotional and behavioral disabilities.

 The Young Adult Campus

The Young Adult Campus emphasizes community based instruction with a focus on vocational skills and functional academics.

The emphasis for this program is placed on community based instruction to strengthen the individual’s ability to safely navigate their communities and to fully participate in family activities such as eating out, shopping and attending community activities.  A focus is also placed on vocational skills and exploration as well as functional academics.  These individuals are usually involved with adult service agencies to facilitate their transition to the adult community.