Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving from our Allegan Area ESA Teaching & Learning team! We are truly grateful for our amazing students, staff and community partners.
In observance of Thanksgiving, we will be closed November 28th and 29th.
#HappyThanksgiving #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn

Join us on December 9th as we explore how AI in Education offers potential to revolutionize the educational experience for educators and students! Dr. Shawn Bishop, Director of Research and Leadership Development, will present on What is AI and Why Should We Care?
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0119-0030-b0835e5c64d346e8b8142376f9a3b22a
#AlleganAreaESA #ArtificialIntelligence #MASA

Calling all licensed social workers! Join us for a day of ethics to satisfy your LARA licensing requirements on November 15th. To register, click on the link.
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0119-0030-7f8f2067a9234022b2936f31224cc5e1
#AlleganAreaESA #SocialWorkEthics

Attention New Teachers! Join us for Unleashing the Power of High Leverage Practices on November 14th at the Allegan Area ESA. Watch for more great opportunities coming soon!
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We are excited to meet again this week for our final two days of Adaptive Schools with Carolyn McKanders! #AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #AdaptiveSchools

Happy World Teacher's Day! The World appreciates the work YOU do! #AlleganAreaESA #NationalWorldTeachersDay

October is National Principals Month! As we recognize our school leader's devotion to student success and staff development, we want to thank our awesome Allegan Area ESA principals who work to create a positive culture for all!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn

September is Mental Health Awareness Month. While each day brings many challenges, there is help and hope! You are NOT alone! Here are some mental health tips and places to help. #AlleganAreaESA #MentalHealthAwareness

Don't miss this amazing professional learning opportunity! We only have a few more spots available for the Adaptive Schools Foundations Seminar Series starting September 25th. To register, scan the QR code or check out our professional learning events at www.alleganaesa.org. #AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #AdaptiveSchools

The first day of school is right around the corner and we are gearing up for an awesome school year. Don't miss out on these great professional learning opportunities! www.alleganaesa.org #AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn

To our fellow educators, thank you for all you do and enjoy your summer! ☀️
We close this school year, honoring our colleague and friend, Amy Oliver. Your legacy of hard work and dedication will be remembered always. Happy Retirement!
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Allegan Area ESA is hiring for multiple Level III Paraeducators at Otsego Public Schools! Join our team today!

Come see us! Staff from Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will be available over the summer to discuss preschool programming starting next Saturday (May 18) at the Allegan CU Block Party. See our flyer for additional dates and locations. We hope to see you there!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #AlleganAreaESA

Check out this great professional learning opportunity hosted by Allegan Area ESA!
I'm Trauma Informed. So What? Now What?
May 23rd
8:30-5:00
For more information and to register, scan the QR code.
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We are honored and excited to celebrate our amazing educators this week! #AlleganAreaESA

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more and support mental well-being, try these coping skills for adult and children!
For more information, follow this page and stay connected with our Teaching and Learning Team.
#MentalHealth #AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn


Certification Renewal Reminder:
Educators with a credential expiring June 30, 2024, must log into the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to update account information.
Education-Related Professional Learning Options. For more information about certificate renewal requirements, visit the MDE website.
• 6 semester credit hours
• 6 semester hours in a planned course of study
• 150 SCECHs
• 150 hours of DPPD
Any combination of the above.
If you have any questions, please contact the SCECH Coordinator at Stephanie.Bush@alleganaesa.org.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/teacher-recertification/standard-renewal.

Today is Earth Day! 🌎
The theme for World Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs Plastics. The theme aims to bring attention to the serious issue of plastic pollution and how it harms nature. The goal is to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.
For more information, check out EARTHDAY.ORG, to gather ideas to celebrate and nurture the planet.
#EarthDay #AlleganAreaESA

Kudos to Amy and Melissa!

