As October comes to a close, so does AAC Awareness Month. However, that doesn't mean we stop exploring AAC with our complex communicators! Today, we used a Big Mac switch to activate a light up toy during this student's co-treatment therapy with PT, OT, and Speech. The first step in therapy and using AAC is all about engagement, and I'd say we were quite successful with our friend "P" today! #CGRESD #AAC #ourstory

about 3 hours ago, JENNIFER TOPHAM
a student uses a Big Mac switch to activate a light

All had fun at the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat hosted by our own Area School staff. The music was jamming, the candy was flowing, and there were smiles all around! #AreaSchool #CGRESD #ourstory

about 6 hours ago, Kimberly Rose
peanut butter &  jelly and a hot dog complete with Ketchup and mustard
the hot dog with a few spooky friends
So much fun!
So many great costumes!
pumpkin carving fun!
4 referees and the cutest football player ever!
We love the creativity in the costumes!
Spooky fun!

The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, explores the CTE agriculture barn at the Magnas Center. Our students enjoy seeing the growth of the chickens each week. The chicks started smaller than the palm of our hand. Weeks later, they are bigger than 5 of our palms. The students really enjoy our partnership with CTE Ag. #OurStory #CTE #MOCI #AreaSchool

1 day ago, DAWN WISEMAN
CTE agriculture barn
CTE agriculture barn
CTE agriculture barn
CTE agriculture barn
CTE agriculture barn
CTE agriculture barn

Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at the Clare-Gladwin Area School!

1 day ago, Elizabeth Wood
Area School Trunk or Treat

Clare-Gladwin RESD’s Hollie Nash and Nick Winter had the incredible honor of serving as keynote panelists at the annual CMHA Conference in Traverse City!

It was an inspiring opportunity to highlight the impactful work happening in our region and to connect with passionate professionals dedicated to advancing mental health support across Michigan. #CGRESD #ourstory

2 days ago, NICK WINTER
Panelist
Panelist
Panelist
Panelist

The Area School MOCI class comprises 15-21-year-old students who use various types of assistive technology to help them be successful and confident in their surroundings, working on projects and socializing with their friends. These resources vary from person to person; some are high-tech, while others are low-tech. Staff and students work together to build our toolboxes. What tools are in your toolbox? #OurStory #MOCI #AreaSchool

3 days ago, DAWN WISEMAN
swing
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology
Assistive technology

We had an amazing Play and Learn Group this week! Our little friends were there and ready to PLAY! #CGRESD #ourstory

6 days ago, BRANDI WARNER
story and snack
social interactions
painting
independence

In preparation of the implantation of Michigan's Science of Reading Law, the Special Education Department and members of the Teaching and Learning department came together for a professional learning session on Dyslexia, from Tiniyja Burney. #SpecialEd #CGRESD #ourstory

6 days ago, Katie Knapp-Wyman
PD
PD
PD
Gladwin Jr. High SPARKS students enjoyed a fun field trip to a local fishing pond! They learned the basics of fishing, practiced their casting skills, and spent the day outdoors making great memories together. #SPARKS #CGRESD #OurStory
7 days ago, Clare-Gladwin RESD
Gladwin SPARKS student showing fish.
Gladwin SPARKS student fishing success (even though it is small)!
Gladwin SPARKS student fishing success!
Gladwin SPARKS students take a field trip fishing.

The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, is learning all about germs in health class with Mr. Tucker. #OurStory #MOCI #AreaSchool

7 days ago, DAWN WISEMAN
health class
health class

What better way to celebrate AAC Awareness Month than by trialing the first-ever Early On AAC device! The team is SO excited to get started and provide this amazing opportunity for early communication development! #CGRESD #ourstory

8 days ago, Summer Ward
Jenna

At the Area School, sometimes our students need a little help from their friends. This student and teacher are creating a short film to help another student learn how to ride the bus. Thinking outside the box is what we do best. We all have unique gifts, students and staff alike, and we use them together to make great things happen every day.
#OurStory, #AreaSchool, #CGRESD, #MOCI

8 days ago, DAWN WISEMAN
helping our friends
helping our friends
Join Our Team! Clare-Gladwin RESD has multiple opportunities available. Explore open positions and apply online today at https://www.applitrack.com/cgresd/onlineapp/ or scan the QR code to get started!
9 days ago, Jessica Jarosiewicz
Available Positions 10.21.2025
The 2025 Student Technology Showcase is coming soon — held on December 2nd! Join MACUL and REMC at Heritage Hall in the Michigan State Capitol Building, where student teams will share innovative tech projects and creative ideas.
Teams include up to 4 students and 1 mentor, and thanks to a new REMC + MACUL partnership, $1,000 in support is available for participating teams! Apply by November 1, 2025 to be part of this inspiring event.
Registration can be found here: https://sites.google.com/macul.org/sts-at-the-capitol-2025/home
9 days ago, Joe Trommater
A flier describing the 2025 Student Technology Showcase

The Area School staff and Business Office staff came together one afternoon to relax, have fun, and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone had a great time painting, laughing, and getting to know one another better. This activity was part of the PERMAH initiative that CGRESD offers to all employees.
#AreaSchool, #PERMAH, #CGRESD, #Wellness, #OurStory

9 days ago, DAWN WISEMAN
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting
staff painting

Students at Beaverton schools were recently introduced to Stop Motion Animation by REMC 5 Director Joe Trommater. Students used modified laptops to create videos by taking many pictures to create the illusion of motion. If you are interested in this for your classroom, contact Joe (jtrommater@cgresd.net)! #CGRESD #ourstory

10 days ago, Joe Trommater
A student making an animation.
A student animating another student rotating on a table.
Students animating spray bottles!
We’re Hiring! Clare-Gladwin RESD is looking for a Director of Operations & Facilities to lead our operations, maintenance, and facility functions. Apply Online by Friday, October 17th → https://www.applitrack.com/cgresd/onlineapp/

🙌 Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share!
15 days ago, Jessica Jarosiewicz
Job Posting
Clare-Gladwin Area School will host open interviews on November 6, 2025, from 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Scan the QR code below for more details. #CGRESD
16 days ago, Barbara Cataldo
Open Interviews for Clare-Gladwin Area School

You know it was a fun day in Speech when the therapy room looked like a mess!
Preschool students practiced their speech sounds, answered questions, identified prepositions and animals, and built pre literacy skills using a sensory bin activity paired with a book. Assistive technology for seating was also used, featuring the red wobble seat. #CGRESD #ourstory

17 days ago, JENNIFER TOPHAM
therapy materials scattered around the room
The Clare-Gladwin RESD team attended the 2025 CMU Career Fair today at Finch Fieldhouse. The event offered an opportunity to connect face-to-face with students and educate them about the many services and career opportunities available through Clare-Gladwin RESD. It was a great day of conversation, connection, and sharing what CGRESD is all about. #CGRESD #ourstory
20 days ago, Barbara Cataldo
CGRESD Booth at CMU Job Fair
CMU Job Fair 2025
CMU Job Fair 2025
CMU Job Fair 2025