✨Attendance matters—and we’re all in this together!✨
When students attend school regularly, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with classmates, and set themselves up for success!
✅Collaboration & teamwork
✅Conflict resolution
✅Emotional regulation & self-management
✅Task completion
✅Finding a passion
Let’s work together to ensure your child is learning, growing, and thriving—every day matters!
When students attend school regularly, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with classmates, and set themselves up for success!
✅Collaboration & teamwork
✅Conflict resolution
✅Emotional regulation & self-management
✅Task completion
✅Finding a passion
Let’s work together to ensure your child is learning, growing, and thriving—every day matters!
Last night, we were proud to recognize two more EMS students at the Board of Education meeting for their outstanding participation and commitment to the EMS program! 🚑👏
These students have dedicated countless hours to developing life-saving skills, teamwork, and professionalism, preparing themselves to serve others in moments that matter most.
A huge thank you to their instructor, Jodie McLean, whose leadership, high expectations, and unwavering support help students grow into confident, capable first responders.
We are also grateful for the incredible opportunities provided through our Tech Center, where hands-on learning turns passion into purpose and career pathways into reality.
Please join us in congratulating these students and celebrating the strength of this program! 💙
#StudentSuccess #CTEWorks #FutureFirstResponders #TechCenterProud #BoardRecognition
These students have dedicated countless hours to developing life-saving skills, teamwork, and professionalism, preparing themselves to serve others in moments that matter most.
A huge thank you to their instructor, Jodie McLean, whose leadership, high expectations, and unwavering support help students grow into confident, capable first responders.
We are also grateful for the incredible opportunities provided through our Tech Center, where hands-on learning turns passion into purpose and career pathways into reality.
Please join us in congratulating these students and celebrating the strength of this program! 💙
#StudentSuccess #CTEWorks #FutureFirstResponders #TechCenterProud #BoardRecognition
📢 WE’RE HIRING!
Join our team at Allegan Area ESA as a Specialized Instruction Paraeducator 👇
Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Do you want to make a real impact in our schools?
We’re seeking a dedicated Specialized Instruction Paraeducator to support students with identified needs and help foster a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. Excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a difference every day! 🌟
📍 Location: Hillside Learning Center – Allegan, MI
📅 School Year: 188-day calendar
💼 Position: Specialized Instruction Paraeducator
📌 What You’ll Do:
• Support instructional goals & reinforce learning
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Help prepare materials & assist with record-keeping
• Support classroom supervision and routines
• Aid students during lunch, specials, and transitions
• Assist with personal care as needed
• Contribute to a safe and supportive school environment 👩🏫👨🏫
✨ What We’re Looking For:
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
• Experience with students with disabilities is a plus
• Patience, strong interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to promote student independence and success
💡 Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive educational team
• Make a meaningful impact in students’ lives
• Professional growth opportunities
👉 Apply today and help every learner thrive!
Visit our website for details and application instructions: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/138369
Join our team at Allegan Area ESA as a Specialized Instruction Paraeducator 👇
Are you passionate about helping students succeed? Do you want to make a real impact in our schools?
We’re seeking a dedicated Specialized Instruction Paraeducator to support students with identified needs and help foster a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. Excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a difference every day! 🌟
📍 Location: Hillside Learning Center – Allegan, MI
📅 School Year: 188-day calendar
💼 Position: Specialized Instruction Paraeducator
📌 What You’ll Do:
• Support instructional goals & reinforce learning
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Help prepare materials & assist with record-keeping
• Support classroom supervision and routines
• Aid students during lunch, specials, and transitions
• Assist with personal care as needed
• Contribute to a safe and supportive school environment 👩🏫👨🏫
✨ What We’re Looking For:
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
• Experience with students with disabilities is a plus
• Patience, strong interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to promote student independence and success
💡 Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive educational team
• Make a meaningful impact in students’ lives
• Professional growth opportunities
👉 Apply today and help every learner thrive!
Visit our website for details and application instructions: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/138369
📣 Now Hiring: Secondary Teaching & Learning Consultant
Ready to influence teaching and learning at scale? Allegan Area ESA is seeking a passionate, learner-centered educator to support instructional excellence across grades 6–12 in Allegan County.
✨ Who are you?
You are responsive, supportive, and communicative. You bring curiosity, contagious energy, and a passion for learning and growth. You’re a problem solver who listens deeply, empowers others, and thrives in collaborative spaces.
🤝 Who are we?
A dynamic and driven Instructional Services Team made up of Content Area Consultants and Coaches, a Data Specialist, an MTSS & Whole Child Coordinator, and a Director of Learning—working closely with Early Childhood and Specialized Instruction partners.
🎯 What you’ll do
Strengthen instructional quality, curriculum alignment, and assessment practices
Design, implement, and evaluate MTSS frameworks
Facilitate and coach high-quality professional learning and PLCs
Partner with district and school leaders using data to drive improvement
Support curriculum review, instructional design, and equitable grading practices
Collaborate to embed college, career, and CTE readiness into secondary learning
🌱 What you bring
Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
3–5 years of successful secondary-level instructional, coaching, or professional learning experience
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
🌟 Why we do it
Because our vision is simple and powerful: to ensure every learner, school, and community thrives.
📍 Details at a glance
✔️ 215-day calendar
✔️ Agile worker with home-office stipend
✔️ Countywide impact
👉 Apply today and help shape high-quality, equitable learning experiences for all students.
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA?locations=Allegan+Area+ESA
Ready to influence teaching and learning at scale? Allegan Area ESA is seeking a passionate, learner-centered educator to support instructional excellence across grades 6–12 in Allegan County.
✨ Who are you?
You are responsive, supportive, and communicative. You bring curiosity, contagious energy, and a passion for learning and growth. You’re a problem solver who listens deeply, empowers others, and thrives in collaborative spaces.
🤝 Who are we?
A dynamic and driven Instructional Services Team made up of Content Area Consultants and Coaches, a Data Specialist, an MTSS & Whole Child Coordinator, and a Director of Learning—working closely with Early Childhood and Specialized Instruction partners.
🎯 What you’ll do
Strengthen instructional quality, curriculum alignment, and assessment practices
Design, implement, and evaluate MTSS frameworks
Facilitate and coach high-quality professional learning and PLCs
Partner with district and school leaders using data to drive improvement
Support curriculum review, instructional design, and equitable grading practices
Collaborate to embed college, career, and CTE readiness into secondary learning
🌱 What you bring
Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
3–5 years of successful secondary-level instructional, coaching, or professional learning experience
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
🌟 Why we do it
Because our vision is simple and powerful: to ensure every learner, school, and community thrives.
📍 Details at a glance
✔️ 215-day calendar
✔️ Agile worker with home-office stipend
✔️ Countywide impact
👉 Apply today and help shape high-quality, equitable learning experiences for all students.
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA?locations=Allegan+Area+ESA
🎉 Nominations are officially open! Help Us Celebrate Excellence in Education! 🎉
The 2026 Outstanding People for Education recognition is your chance to honor individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in public education. From teachers and aides to bus drivers and attendants, custodians, and volunteers, this recognition celebrates the heroes who positively impact our schools and students. 🏆
💡 Who can you nominate?
Anyone supporting education—teachers, administrators, secretaries, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, and volunteers.
📅 Nomination Deadline: March 13, 2026
Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible people making our schools a better place! Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate the heart of education: the people. ❤️
🔗 https://forms.gle/1uMhiEtBS4NmRxBu8
The 2026 Outstanding People for Education recognition is your chance to honor individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in public education. From teachers and aides to bus drivers and attendants, custodians, and volunteers, this recognition celebrates the heroes who positively impact our schools and students. 🏆
💡 Who can you nominate?
Anyone supporting education—teachers, administrators, secretaries, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, and volunteers.
📅 Nomination Deadline: March 13, 2026
Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible people making our schools a better place! Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate the heart of education: the people. ❤️
🔗 https://forms.gle/1uMhiEtBS4NmRxBu8
🌟 Did You Know?
Enrollment at the Transition Center continues to grow! This means we’re serving more post-secondary students across Allegan County—helping them build essential employability skills and prepare for greater independence and success beyond high school.
We’re proud to support our students as they take these important next steps toward their future. 💙✨
Enrollment at the Transition Center continues to grow! This means we’re serving more post-secondary students across Allegan County—helping them build essential employability skills and prepare for greater independence and success beyond high school.
We’re proud to support our students as they take these important next steps toward their future. 💙✨
This is more than an event—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and connect.
An Evening of Extraordinary Outcomes invites our community to engage with The Ice Cream Man and participate in meaningful dialogue that will impact students and families for years to come.
📅 March 5 | 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30)
📍 The Griswold, Allegan
🎟 Tickets are on sale now
Come be part of something truly special.
An Evening of Extraordinary Outcomes invites our community to engage with The Ice Cream Man and participate in meaningful dialogue that will impact students and families for years to come.
📅 March 5 | 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30)
📍 The Griswold, Allegan
🎟 Tickets are on sale now
Come be part of something truly special.
What does an extraordinary evening look like?
🎬 A meaningful short film
💬 Guided conversation
🍰 A dessert bar
🖼 An intimate, docent-led exhibit experience
On March 5, film and dialogue come together to inspire honest, thoughtful conversations that strengthen our shared humanity.
Join us for An Evening of Extraordinary Outcomes at The Griswold.
🎟 Get your tickets today.
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🎬 A meaningful short film
💬 Guided conversation
🍰 A dessert bar
🖼 An intimate, docent-led exhibit experience
On March 5, film and dialogue come together to inspire honest, thoughtful conversations that strengthen our shared humanity.
Join us for An Evening of Extraordinary Outcomes at The Griswold.
🎟 Get your tickets today.
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🌟 Give your child a Great Start with no-cost preschool! 🌟
Allegan Area ESA’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) provides high-quality preschool for eligible 4-year-olds, helping them build essential skills for kindergarten and beyond. 🏫✨
📍 Multiple locations across Allegan County
📅 Enrolling now!
Give your child the best start in school and life—apply today! 💙
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.alleganaesa.org/page/great-start-readiness-program
#GreatStart #FreePreschool #EarlyLearning #AlleganESA
Allegan Area ESA’s Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) provides high-quality preschool for eligible 4-year-olds, helping them build essential skills for kindergarten and beyond. 🏫✨
📍 Multiple locations across Allegan County
📅 Enrolling now!
Give your child the best start in school and life—apply today! 💙
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.alleganaesa.org/page/great-start-readiness-program
#GreatStart #FreePreschool #EarlyLearning #AlleganESA
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 27. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 27. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 23. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 23. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 22. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 22. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 21. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 21. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
🚨 Meeting Cancellation Notice 🚨
Due to inclement weather, the January 20 Board of Education meeting has been cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Due to inclement weather, the January 20 Board of Education meeting has been cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 20. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 20. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
📣 Did You Know? Spotlight on Outlook Academy
Outlook Academy is a public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 in Allegan, Michigan. It operates as its own school district and is not a program of Allegan Area ESA.
📚 About Outlook Academy
• A tuition-free charter school located in Allegan that offers an alternative educational setting for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach.
• Outlook Academy has a small, community-focused environment where students can work toward academic success and graduation.
• The school serves students across middle and high school grades and focuses on personalized attention.
🤝 What’s Our Relationship?
Allegan Area ESA provides sponsorship and support to Outlook Academy (as its authorizing body), helping ensure it meets state requirements and can operate effectively in our community. However, it is not a program run by Allegan Area ESA.
📍 Location & Contact
Outlook Academy
2879 116th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
🌐 outlookacademy.net
🔍 By supporting charter schools like Outlook Academy, we help expand educational options for families in Allegan County — while respecting each school’s independence and mission.
Outlook Academy is a public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 in Allegan, Michigan. It operates as its own school district and is not a program of Allegan Area ESA.
📚 About Outlook Academy
• A tuition-free charter school located in Allegan that offers an alternative educational setting for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach.
• Outlook Academy has a small, community-focused environment where students can work toward academic success and graduation.
• The school serves students across middle and high school grades and focuses on personalized attention.
🤝 What’s Our Relationship?
Allegan Area ESA provides sponsorship and support to Outlook Academy (as its authorizing body), helping ensure it meets state requirements and can operate effectively in our community. However, it is not a program run by Allegan Area ESA.
📍 Location & Contact
Outlook Academy
2879 116th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
🌐 outlookacademy.net
🔍 By supporting charter schools like Outlook Academy, we help expand educational options for families in Allegan County — while respecting each school’s independence and mission.
We’re Hiring!
Join our team as an Administrative Associate and play a key role in supporting daily operations, programs, and events. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, customer service, and being the first point of contact in a welcoming, professional environment. Apply today to help make a difference behind the scenes and in our community! https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/149611
Join our team as an Administrative Associate and play a key role in supporting daily operations, programs, and events. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, customer service, and being the first point of contact in a welcoming, professional environment. Apply today to help make a difference behind the scenes and in our community! https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/149611
🚨 Weather Alert – Complete Shutdown🚨
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 19. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
Due to inclement weather, Allegan Area ESA will be CLOSED, January 19. No one is to report.
For further updates, stay tuned to our social media channels.
🌟 Did You Know?
Hillside Learning Center began implementing Ukeru this school year! Ukeru is a trauma-informed, restraint-free crisis management approach that supports students in a safe, respectful, and empowering way.
Since launching the program in November, we’ve already seen a notable decline in seclusion and restraint incidents — a powerful reflection of the positive impact Ukeru is having on our students and staff.
We’re grateful for our teams who are embracing this approach and creating environments where every student can feel safe and supported. 💙✨
Hillside Learning Center began implementing Ukeru this school year! Ukeru is a trauma-informed, restraint-free crisis management approach that supports students in a safe, respectful, and empowering way.
Since launching the program in November, we’ve already seen a notable decline in seclusion and restraint incidents — a powerful reflection of the positive impact Ukeru is having on our students and staff.
We’re grateful for our teams who are embracing this approach and creating environments where every student can feel safe and supported. 💙✨
It’s Board Appreciation Month! 💙 This January, we’re celebrating Stephanie Calhoun, Trustee. Stephanie brings more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit and volunteer sectors, along with a strong background in community-building, strategic partnerships, and educational advocacy. She holds a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University and has dedicated much of her career to supporting organizations that strengthen families, schools, and communities.
Stephanie’s professional and volunteer work includes supporting Navy Family Readiness Groups, serving in PTO leadership, working in higher education advancement, and guiding nonprofit initiatives. As a parent with children in the district and a former board member in another community, she brings both personal investment and a proven track record of service to her role.
She is deeply committed to meeting the diverse needs of all learners through inclusive, well-resourced educational systems. Stephanie believes public education is a vital foundation for a strong and equitable society, and she is passionate about community engagement, supporting educators, and ensuring that all students have the tools they need to thrive academically and personally.
Stephanie’s professional and volunteer work includes supporting Navy Family Readiness Groups, serving in PTO leadership, working in higher education advancement, and guiding nonprofit initiatives. As a parent with children in the district and a former board member in another community, she brings both personal investment and a proven track record of service to her role.
She is deeply committed to meeting the diverse needs of all learners through inclusive, well-resourced educational systems. Stephanie believes public education is a vital foundation for a strong and equitable society, and she is passionate about community engagement, supporting educators, and ensuring that all students have the tools they need to thrive academically and personally.
