🎨 A huge thank-you to Brad Schreiber from By Design Graphic Arts & Marketing for visiting Hillside Learning Center and the Transition Center last week to host Adventures in Cartooning! Students learned how to draw cartoons, saw Brad’s incredible artwork, and even got their own personalized cartoon drawings! ✏️😄 We appreciate Brad for sharing his talent, creativity, and plenty of laughs with us.
Join us for the next Parent Advisory Committee meeting on November 12 at 5:00 PM. We will be providing tips on how to access services and local agencies that can benefit your child and family. Follow the QR code to register!
We are thrilled to announce that @MichiganMTSS has recognized us for our dedication to implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to benefit all learners!
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We have celebrities at Allegan Area ESA today. The Spice Girls are in the house!!
Today, local superintendents had the opportunity to meet with Senator Thomas A. Albert during his annual Superintendent Roundtable. Senator Albert, who represents Michigan’s 18th District, values connecting with district leaders each year to share updates, exchange ideas, and hear directly from schools about the opportunities and challenges in education.
We appreciate Senator Albert taking the time to meet and listen to our perspectives.
We appreciate Senator Albert taking the time to meet and listen to our perspectives.
🗓️ Consistency Is Key! 🗓️
Keeping a consistent bedtime, even on weekends, helps students stay energized for school.
Keeping a consistent bedtime, even on weekends, helps students stay energized for school.
Looking forward to our Hillside East students and Transition Center students having this experience with Brad Schreiber! Bring your paper, pencils, and crayons!
We encourage our community to view Superintendent Bill Brown’s interview with WWMT Channel 3 for accurate information about Allegan Area ESA and our early childhood programs.
The interview provides helpful context about our services and ongoing efforts to support children and families across Allegan County.
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-budget-great-start-programs-funding-cuts-millions-dollars-education-students-community-allegan-county
The interview provides helpful context about our services and ongoing efforts to support children and families across Allegan County.
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-state-budget-great-start-programs-funding-cuts-millions-dollars-education-students-community-allegan-county
🌟 What an incredible day of learning and sharing!
Superintendent William Brown, Director of Learning Rebecca Longcore, Director of Specialized Instruction Rebecca Reed, and Associate Director of Hillside Learning Center Amy Tomlinson represented Allegan Area ESA at the 2025 IIRP World Conference with their powerful presentation: "Weaving the Fabric of Community: Restorative Strategies for School Transformation.”
Their session explored how restorative practices, social capital, and psychological safety work hand-in-hand to strengthen educator retention and transform school culture. Attendees walked away with practical strategies to integrate restorative practices into daily routines and action steps to sustain this important work over time.
We’re proud to see our team leading the way in building connected, compassionate, and restorative learning communities. 💙
Superintendent William Brown, Director of Learning Rebecca Longcore, Director of Specialized Instruction Rebecca Reed, and Associate Director of Hillside Learning Center Amy Tomlinson represented Allegan Area ESA at the 2025 IIRP World Conference with their powerful presentation: "Weaving the Fabric of Community: Restorative Strategies for School Transformation.”
Their session explored how restorative practices, social capital, and psychological safety work hand-in-hand to strengthen educator retention and transform school culture. Attendees walked away with practical strategies to integrate restorative practices into daily routines and action steps to sustain this important work over time.
We’re proud to see our team leading the way in building connected, compassionate, and restorative learning communities. 💙
📚 Did You Know?
We don’t just support students—we support teachers, too! Allegan Area ESA provides professional development and training to educators across the county, helping them grow, collaborate, and bring the best to their classrooms.
#DidYouKnow #TeacherSupport #AlleganAreaESA
We don’t just support students—we support teachers, too! Allegan Area ESA provides professional development and training to educators across the county, helping them grow, collaborate, and bring the best to their classrooms.
#DidYouKnow #TeacherSupport #AlleganAreaESA
🚨 Michigan’s Youngest Learners Need Your Voice!
Section 32p funding is a cornerstone of Michigan’s early childhood system — supporting programs like the Great Start Collaborative, home visiting, early literacy, and family engagement across Allegan County.
Without it, our community loses:
💔 Support for home visiting and parent engagement
📚 Free book distribution and early literacy initiatives
👶 Events like the Community Baby Shower and Story Walks
🤝 Resources and training for childcare providers
The elimination of Section 32p funding would deeply impact children, families, and early childhood educators across Allegan County.
Let’s work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
📢 We urge policymakers to protect Section 32p funding.
#EarlyChildhoodMatters #Save32p #GreatStartCollaborative #AlleganAreaESA #InvestInKids
Section 32p funding is a cornerstone of Michigan’s early childhood system — supporting programs like the Great Start Collaborative, home visiting, early literacy, and family engagement across Allegan County.
Without it, our community loses:
💔 Support for home visiting and parent engagement
📚 Free book distribution and early literacy initiatives
👶 Events like the Community Baby Shower and Story Walks
🤝 Resources and training for childcare providers
The elimination of Section 32p funding would deeply impact children, families, and early childhood educators across Allegan County.
Let’s work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
📢 We urge policymakers to protect Section 32p funding.
#EarlyChildhoodMatters #Save32p #GreatStartCollaborative #AlleganAreaESA #InvestInKids
🛏️ Overcoming Morning Struggles 🛏️
Is your child resisting wake-up time? Try these tips:
✅ Set out clothes the night before
✅ Use a morning checklist
✅ Start the morning with their favorite music
Small steps can make mornings easier!
Is your child resisting wake-up time? Try these tips:
✅ Set out clothes the night before
✅ Use a morning checklist
✅ Start the morning with their favorite music
Small steps can make mornings easier!
💬 Anxiety Keeping Your Child Home? 💬
Talk to your child’s teacher or school counselor for support. Building connections at school can ease worries and help students feel safe and confident.
Talk to your child’s teacher or school counselor for support. Building connections at school can ease worries and help students feel safe and confident.
💡 Did You Know?
Allegan Area ESA offers specialized special education programs designed to meet the unique needs of students. Our team partners with families, educators, and community agencies to ensure every student has access to the tools and support they need to thrive.
#DidYouKnow #SpecialEducation #SupportForAll
Allegan Area ESA offers specialized special education programs designed to meet the unique needs of students. Our team partners with families, educators, and community agencies to ensure every student has access to the tools and support they need to thrive.
#DidYouKnow #SpecialEducation #SupportForAll
🚗 Transportation Trouble? We've Got You! 🚗
If transportation challenges are keeping your student from school, connect with your school’s office for support. They may have resources to help ensure your child gets to class every day.
If transportation challenges are keeping your student from school, connect with your school’s office for support. They may have resources to help ensure your child gets to class every day.
🔧 We’re hiring a CTE Paraeducator in Manufacturing Careers Technology at the Allegan Tech Center! 🔧
In this role, you’ll support students as they prepare for high-demand careers—providing classroom and lab assistance, reinforcing employability skills, and helping students succeed in their work-based learning experiences.
📍 Location: Allegan Tech Center
📅 Contract: 188 Days
👩🏫 Reports to: Assistant Principal, Tech Center
If you’re patient, flexible, and passionate about helping students succeed in skilled trades, we’d love to have you on our team!
👉 Apply today: [https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/139983]
In this role, you’ll support students as they prepare for high-demand careers—providing classroom and lab assistance, reinforcing employability skills, and helping students succeed in their work-based learning experiences.
📍 Location: Allegan Tech Center
📅 Contract: 188 Days
👩🏫 Reports to: Assistant Principal, Tech Center
If you’re patient, flexible, and passionate about helping students succeed in skilled trades, we’d love to have you on our team!
👉 Apply today: [https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/139983]
Meet Amy Tomlinson, Associate Director and Principal at Hillside Learning Center!
🌟 Amy loves seeing both students and staff grow—whether it’s a student building confidence, a teacher trying a new strategy successfully, or the entire school community working together toward a goal. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered 💙.
Her advice for those starting out in education? “Be patient and flexible. Things won’t always go as planned, and that’s okay. Focus on progress, not perfection, and lean on others for support.”
Amy is inspired by Maya Angelou’s reminder: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” To Amy, leadership means service—listening first, supporting others, and creating a culture of trust, empathy, and shared vision.
Fun fact: she loves playing basketball 🏀 and even played in college!
🌟 Amy loves seeing both students and staff grow—whether it’s a student building confidence, a teacher trying a new strategy successfully, or the entire school community working together toward a goal. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered 💙.
Her advice for those starting out in education? “Be patient and flexible. Things won’t always go as planned, and that’s okay. Focus on progress, not perfection, and lean on others for support.”
Amy is inspired by Maya Angelou’s reminder: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” To Amy, leadership means service—listening first, supporting others, and creating a culture of trust, empathy, and shared vision.
Fun fact: she loves playing basketball 🏀 and even played in college!
Getting my heart filled at the Transition Center.
📢 Attendance Matters! Let’s Work Together! 🏫✨
Consistent attendance is key to student success, and open communication with teachers can make all the difference! If your child is facing challenges getting to school, don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher. They can provide insights, support, and strategies to help keep your child engaged and on track.
📞 Ways to Connect:
✅ Schedule a quick check-in
✅ Email or message their teacher
✅ Attend parent-teacher conferences
✅ Ask about resources to support attendance
Together, we can create a plan to support your child’s success! 💡🎓 #SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceMatters #PartnerWithTeachers
Consistent attendance is key to student success, and open communication with teachers can make all the difference! If your child is facing challenges getting to school, don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher. They can provide insights, support, and strategies to help keep your child engaged and on track.
📞 Ways to Connect:
✅ Schedule a quick check-in
✅ Email or message their teacher
✅ Attend parent-teacher conferences
✅ Ask about resources to support attendance
Together, we can create a plan to support your child’s success! 💡🎓 #SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceMatters #PartnerWithTeachers
🌟 We're hiring a Student Interventionist at Hillside Learning Center! 🌟
Join our team and make a difference by providing direct support and therapeutic interventions to students with unique needs. This role is key in helping students build skills, manage behaviors, and thrive in their school environment.
📍 Location: Hillside Learning Center
📅 Contract: 187-Day Calendar
👩🎓 Qualifications:
RBT certification or a Bachelor’s in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (with BT certification or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Patience, maturity, and crisis intervention skills essential
💡 This is a rewarding opportunity to support students through individualized interventions, crisis prevention, and IEP collaboration.
👉 Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to making every student’s success possible!
[https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/139030]
Join our team and make a difference by providing direct support and therapeutic interventions to students with unique needs. This role is key in helping students build skills, manage behaviors, and thrive in their school environment.
📍 Location: Hillside Learning Center
📅 Contract: 187-Day Calendar
👩🎓 Qualifications:
RBT certification or a Bachelor’s in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (with BT certification or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Patience, maturity, and crisis intervention skills essential
💡 This is a rewarding opportunity to support students through individualized interventions, crisis prevention, and IEP collaboration.
👉 Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to making every student’s success possible!
[https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AlleganAreaESA/opening/139030]
