Congratulations to Hillside nurse Natalie Smith. Today she is being honored as one of mLive's 2023 Top Nurses at an awards brunch in Lansing. She is one of 11 nurses recognized for going above and beyond everyday, dedicating their careers to providing care for others.
Today is National STEM/STEAM Day. The @AlleganAreaESATechCenter has a fantastic STEM program called Engineering, Electronics, and Robotics. Students investigate the world of engineering through hands-on projects (e.g., underwater remote operated vehicle [ROV], pumpkin launchers, robots, electronic devices.) Students will apply the Engineering Design Method while using 2D and 3D design software, 3D printers, hand tools, and power tools to build electronic circuits, program Arduino/Raspberry Pi devices, program an industrial FANUC robotic arm, and learn digital application competencies
Today is Election Day. Remember to go to the polls or drop off your absentee ballot.
November is Native American Heritage Month.
Let's celebrate the rich and diverse culture, traditions,and contributions of Native Americans.
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Mechanic
Location: Plainwell Bus Garage
Date posted: 11/1/2023
Date available: Immediately
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5976
Congratulations to our staff Halloween Costume Contest winners. First place went to Lydia Hanse and Sam Sallee of the Tech Center dressed as Slash and Axel Rose. It was a tie for second place between Maria VanderMeer from the Education Service Center as Eloise, Elsa's Grandma and the Tech Center's Bill Baker dressed as Magnum PI. #happyhalloween
The next Allegan Area ESA Parent Advisory Committee meeting is November 9. The topic will be Collaborative Communication is Special Education. Follow the link below or scan the QR code to register.
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0119-0030-510091ef80e6401c82598c6587aa4182
We're having an incredible time at the Hillside Halloween party. #happyhalloween #trickortreat
Happy Halloween.
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Paraeducator (multiple openings)
Location: Transition Center
Date posted: 10/26/2023
Date available: Immediately
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5937
This week's Allegan County Health Department newsletter had a great article about all the things we do here at Allegan Area ESA. Follow the link to check it out. @AlleganCountyHD
https://mailchi.mp/allegancounty/achd_update_10252023?e=cd0a294189
We recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America's workplaces and economy. The theme for NDEAM 2023 is “Advancing Access and Equity.” Please follow the link to learn more.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam#:~:text=Plan%20NDEAM%20Observances
This is National School Safety Week. Follow the link to see the steps being taken to create a safer learning environment for students.
http://www.schoolsafety.us/safe-schools-week
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Paraeducator
Location: Transition Center
Date posted: 10/13/2023
Date available: 10/31/2023
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5942
During this month we recognize several of the communities with special needs that we serve. October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month. You can learn more at the links below.
https://tinyurl.com/atemt7jh
https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6xel7wcEhI&authuser=0
It's SOUP - TOBER! Through October 31st, the Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative (ACFPC) is running the annual October soup drive. Their goal as a county is to collect 10,000 cans of soup – this enables participating members of the ACFPC to provide soup and other pantry needs for individuals and families during the cold winter months.
Cans of soup can be dropped off at Hillside Learning Center, the Tech Center and the Education Service Center.
The Tech Center's new pre-apprenticeship program was featured on the 13 On Your Side morning news program.
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/allegan-dual-enrollment-program-for-trade-jobs/69-9d7e16d2-9159-4c8b-b6ad-68c29cd24b38
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Physical Therapist (Temporary - .4 FTE)
Location: Education Service Center
Date posted: 10/10/2023
Date available: Immediately
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5927
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Physical Therapist (Temporary - .6 FTE)
Location: Education Service Center
Date posted: 10/10/2023
Date available: Immediately
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=5928
Today we celebrate the culture of our founders and we remember those that came before us.
