There were some exciting activities happening at the Area School this week! Students from Ms. Wisman’s class worked together to make salsa using vegetables grown and harvested from the school's garden. The students had a great time collaborating and creating a delicious snack. Additionally, we were honored to visit with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics participants on Thursday. It's always a meaningful experience, and our students thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the officers. Finally, it’s inspiring to see our staff engaging with students in ways that meet their individual needs and create meaningful connections.

Clare-Gladwin CTE and Mid Michigan College partners to provide the high school seniors in our area with an opportunity to gather information and begin exploring colleges, training programs, and job opportunities so they may begin planning for life after school. Senior Focus Day started in 2018, and approximately 40 businesses, colleges, training programs, and agencies participated. The seniors who participated reported that Senior Focus Day helped relieve some of their stress; they found answers to their questions and gathered new information on job opportunities and college/training programs available. This year, participation grew to over 70 businesses, colleges, training programs, and agencies, and the number of local schools attending increased to 14, bringing more than 700 students to the event. #CTEitsWorking #CGRESD #seniorfocusday

The Great Lakes Bay region was well represented at the General Education Leaders Network meeting today at Gratiot-Isabella RESD. By collaborating across counties, we make everyone better! #CGRESD #OurStory

The Michigan Department of Education announced nearly $25 million in grants to support the teaching and learning of mathematics. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of math consultants from Clare-Gladwin RESD, Gratiot-Isabella RESD, and Bay-Arena ISD, educators and students in our region will benefit from receiving funds through this competitive grant process. Please read the press release for additional details. https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2024/09/03/grants-to-16-michigan-districts-and-isds-will-add-up-to-better-math-teaching-and-learning?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0s9VwWykBq111JPr2m4Lcx154cjBwTMVIXO2hWyDI_c7Fk1K3RgyLjpAE_aem_kgedqdu10g1F8v1T8JV25Q&sfnsn=mo #CGRESD #OurStory

At Clare-Gladwin RESD, our occupational therapy team focuses on developing students' visual-motor and eye-hand coordination skills. These skills, which involve the eyes and hands working together to complete tasks, are essential for success and independence in school. We incorporate fun and engaging activities into therapy, making it feel more like play than work while addressing these important skills! #CGRESD #Occupationaltherapy #OurStory

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Clare-Gladwin Early On team working to encourage language during play. Play dough can be a powerful tool! Talk while you play to encourage imitation and language development. Pat, roll, ball, flip or just make silly sounds. #CGRESD #OurStory#CGEarlyOn

Students in Diesel and Heavy Equipment concluded their week of learning by performing the Pre-Trip Inspection process on the trucks at Northern Logistics. We appreciate the hands-on learning experiences Northern Logistics provides for CTE students! #cteitsworking #ourstory #CGRESD

The Clare Gladwin Area School staff is dedicated to learning tonight! We’re excited to have the opportunity to hear from author Jon Gordon, who has written over 30 inspiring books. This year, our school is coming together to read “The Energy Bus for Schools.” A big thank you to the Meemic Foundation grant program for making this opportunity possible!

School Social Workers - Bringing Positive Vibes to Farwell Schools! #OurStory #CGRESD #FarwellSchools

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Last week, our dedicated Area School staff participated in several engaging training sessions, one of which centered around an inspiring book we'll be reading together throughout the school year. The book is titled "The Energy Bus for Schools," co-authored by Jon Gordon and Dr. Jim Van Allan. Our team truly enjoyed collaborating and learning together during these sessions. We're also thrilled to share that Area School staff have been awarded a Meemic Foundation grant! This grant includes an invitation to the Annual Cheers for Educators virtual event, featuring author Jon Gordon himself. This opportunity is especially exciting as we'll be working with and learning from his book all year long. We’re looking forward to a year filled with energy, collaboration, and growth!

Mac the therapy dog and Eunice the therapy unicorn are all set to welcome the kids as they explore the new therapy room at Beaverton Elementary! #OurStory #CGRESD #BeavertonElementary

A new school year brings fresh opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive! Today, we proudly welcomed back our Area School students. Our mission is to enable and inspire the best in every child, family, and team member. Together, we are building a thriving community. Let’s make this year amazing! #OurStory

First Day and the CGRESD/Gladwin Elementary Staff are ready to roll! Welcome back! 😁 #OurStory #CGRESD #GladwinElementary

As an Occupational Therapist, Chantelle McLean's role is to ensure students have the necessary assistive technology to achieve success and independence in the classroom. One approach she is focusing on this year is providing an adaptive writing paper. Chantelle's goal is to ensure that her students who use this resource feel similar to their peers. They will have notebooks that look similar to their classmates, but inside, they'll have the special paper that supports them in their writing. In doing so, Chantelle is committed to fostering inclusivity and confidence in every student. #CGRESD #OurStory

Educators from REMC 5 (Clare-Gladwin RESD and Gratiot-Isabella RESD) met the first week of August for professional learning around educational technology, including Google, AI, the REMC Maker materials, and drones. Thanks to Officer Brian David and Coleman teacher Amy Klopf for sharing with us! #OurStory

The Clare-Gladwin RESD is excited to welcome Jane LeClair and Kristina Coffinger to our team as our new School Social Workers! We're thrilled to have their expertise and dedication on board to support our students and community. Join us in giving them a warm welcome! #CGRESD #Welcome #OurStory

Gladwin Community Schools hosted over 200 guests to learn about Emotional Impairment and behavior management techniques. Thank you to our presenters, Susan Collins (COP), Stacy Davis (CGRESD), and Cristen Heyer (CGRESD), for their valuable contributions! #OurStory

Please join us in welcoming Bri Lybeer, one of the newest Speech-Language Pathologist at the CGRESD! Bri is looking forward to helping children foster their communication skills and find their voices and use them effectively! Fun fact about Bri: She has a black cat named Pico—yes, he’s named after the salsa! We’re thrilled to have Bri on board and can’t wait to see the wonderful work she’ll do. Please give her a warm welcome! #OurStory #Welcome #CGRESD