Save the Date!
Language Acquisition through Motor Planning on March 11th & 12th. Please share and follow for more information.
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*LIVE NOW*
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 Professional Learning offerings. All professional learning opportunities can be viewed on our main website @www.alleganaesa.org.
https://reg.learningstream.com/view/view_month.aspx?as=119&wp=494&aid=AAESU
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*Live August 10th* One more day!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 Professional Learning offerings. All professional learning opportunities can be viewed on our main website @www.alleganaesa.org. https://reg.learningstream.com/view/view_month.aspx?as=119&wp=494&aid=AAESU
#AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #learningstream
*LIVE AUGUST 10th* Six more days! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 Professional Learning offerings.
All professional learning opportunities can be viewed on our main website @www.alleganaesa.org or by clicking the link below starting August 10th.
To log in, participants must follow the instructions on the new site as usernames have changed to the email address on file. All new users will need to create an account before registering for an event.
https://reg.learningstream.com/view/view_month.aspx?as=119&wp=494&aid=AAESU
#AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #learningstream
*Reminder: Helping Families with Medicaid Keep Their Coverage*
During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, Michigan will restart Medicaid eligibility renewals in June, and amend certain waived policies that were in place during the pandemic.
The Michigan Department of Education has been asked to share with local school districts urgent information for them to send to families. Districts are being asked to send the #StayCovered information sheet to families, as well as the message for Medicaid redetermination through an email.
More information can be found at MDHHS website: www.michigan.gov/2023BenefitChanges or on the DIFS website: www.michigan.gov/StayCovered.
*STEAM Camp* Last week, 20 5th grade Hopkins students participated in a 3-day STEAM camp taught by Hopkins Elementary teacher Jeff Brethauer. Students experimented with coding Dash and Ozobot robots provided by Allegan Area ESA through the lending library.
#AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #STEAM #HopkinsPublicSchools
*PROFESSIONAL LEARNING*
The professional learning link on our website is currently under construction. ⚠️
This summer, the Allegan Area ESA is transitioning to Learning Stream, a registration management software. Please watch for more exciting details and upcoming training opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year!
#AlleganAreaESA #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn #learningstream #professionallearning
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This Friday begins 🧡#WearOrange🧡 Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. Join millions across the country as we unite and share why gun violence prevention matters to us.
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Don't risk a gap in your Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Get ready to renew now!
Our new website is up and running. Check us out. Be aware that your existing bookmark(s) may not work correctly. Please delete your old bookmarks, go to the new website and create a new bookmark.
Our website is currently down. We are launching our new website today. We'll post an update here when the new site is up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Our new website will be going live Wednesday morning. The site will be down during the changeover. We will post an update on our social media channels when the new site is back up. Thank you for your patience.
Denim Day at Allegan Area ESA!
We concluded Educator Appreciation Week with our Celebration of Learning. There was cake, a video honoring staff members, awards, a barbecue, and plenty of camaraderie. Congratulations to the entire Allegan Area ESA staff on a successful 2022-23 school year. #beboldandthrive
Families, don't lose your coverage. Visit Medicaid.gov/renewals today.
The Allegan County Literacy Coaches spent the day collaborating at the Allegan Area ESA and enjoyed a beautiful walk on the Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve Trail.
#AlleganAreaESA #Literacy #AlleganAreaESATeachLearn
This week the House and Senate passed their versions of the Fiscal Year 2024 school aid budget. I am pleased to announce that I am excited about these recommended numbers. These recommendations are historic in size, scope, and potential impact on the students and families served by Allegan Area ESA.
Some of the key recommendations include:
Historic funding for special education
Increased Early Literacy funding
Groundbreaking changes to Great Start Readiness Program services and funding
Including ISDs (like Allegan Area ESA) eligible for mental health and safety funding
Increased funding to support the well-being of students and staff
I am grateful to the subcommittees, led by former teachers, for their excellent work. I thank our area legislators for continuing to put our students first and placing a priority on their education and well-being. Thus, supporting our vision to "Ensure every learner, school, and community thrives".
I look forward to working together with our legislators to ensure future academic success for all students.
Yours in Education,
William Brown
Allegan Area ESA Superintendent
On Administrative Professionals Day we honor all of your hard work.
Area superintendents took part in today's final Team Based Leadership Collaborative meeting today. #beboldandthrive
@otsegops @hpsvikings @alleganps @PlainwellCommunitySchools @fennvillepublicschools @WaylandUnionSchools @alleganareaesa
