February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE provides opportunities for high school and college students to explore careers, gain real-world skills, and find a path to a career they are passionate about. The Allegan Tech Center offers 15 different CTE programs.
Celebrating Black History Month.
Imagination Library does great work here in Allegan County. Check out this recent news story.
https://www.secondwavemedia.com/lakeshore/features/Dolly-Parton-building-readers-and-dreamers-in-rural-Allegan-County.aspx
The Allegan County Community Foundation's Peanut Butter drive runs until February 29. Jars of peanut butter can be dropped off at the Education Service Center, Tech Center, and Hillside Learning Center.
Once again this year Allegan Area ESA will be supporting the ACCF’s Peanut Butter Drive. Jars of peanut butter can be dropped off at the Education Service Center, Tech Center, and Hillside Learning Center. The drive runs until February 29, 2024.
What is Sextortion?
Sextortion is a criminal act and a form of sexual exploitation. It may involve coercing a minor using, or threatening to use, images/ videos previously obtained to demand additional images/videos that are sexual in nature. Additionally, it may involve the use of deception and manipulation to obtain sexually explicit images/videos to extort minors for money.
Reporting suspected sextortion to law enforcement can help to minimize or stop further victimization, as well as lead to the identification and rescue of other possible victims of sextortion. To report suspected sextortion, or get help from law enforcement, call your local FBI office or call toll-free: 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)
Follow the link for a video with more information.
https://youtu.be/uDReo5TQJpw
For January 24, due to weather conditions the Transition Center closed.
For January 24, due to weather conditions the Tech Center and Hillside Learning Center are closed.
For January 23,due to weather conditions the Allegan Area ESA will have a complete shutdown. All buildings and programs are closed.
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Early Literacy Coach
Location: Education Service Center
Date posted : 1/22/202
Date available: 3/1/2024
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6041
The next Talent Together cohort of teacher candidates opened Jan 15, 2024.
Talent Together is the largest Grow Your Own educator program in the nation. It currently partners with 14 Michigan Colleges and Universities.
Applications for the next cohort can be found at https://mitalenttogether.org/apply/
The Education Service Center is currently experiencing power issues. Our phone lines are out. If you need to contact someone please use email. Thank you.
For January 17, due to weather conditions the Allegan Area ESA will have a complete shutdown. All buildings and programs are closed.
For January 17, due to expected weather conditions the Tech Center and Hillside Learning Center will be closed.
For January 16, due to weather conditions the Allegan Area ESA will have a complete shutdown. All buildings and programs are closed.
Thank you all the members of the Allegan County School Boards Association
for your leadership.
“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”
-Martin Luther King Jr.
For January 15, due to expected weather conditions the Allegan Area ESA will have a complete shutdown. All buildings and programs are closed.
For January 15, due to expected weather conditions the Tech Center, Hillside Learning Center, and Transition Center will be closed.
As part of School Board Recognition Month we'd like to introduce you to our Board.
Cindy Smith, Trustee
Board Member since 2023
Parapro in Plainwell schools for 15 years
Married to Kevin with four children and 14 grandchildren
Cindy Smith grew up in Portage, MI, and came back here after living abroad. Her family lived in Brazil for seven years, which gave her opportunities that have broadened her outlook on life and how people live. She has been working in the Plainwell school district for 15 years as a parapro, working with kids who need help academically, physically and emotionally. She feels that she has a grasp on some of the needs in our area and enjoys working with our kids. They have her heart. She is looking forward to working with this team to enhance our kids' future.
