Bring-In OT and Speech services are wrapping up for the 2024-2025 school year at Beaverton Elementary. The last session is all about hug therapy! #CGRESD #OurStory
Gladwin County Play and Learn groups are out exploring this summer! Please take a moment to enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather at three diverse parks with us. This week, we traversed the Buckeye Trailhead, climbing hills, painting nature, and listening to the river. Join us next Tuesday, May 27th, at the Beaverton Park, from 10-11. #CGRESD #ourstory
Clare-Gladwin RESD Speech-Language Pathologists Alison Cataldo and Summer Ward have launched a new project with the CAN Council to support local fire departments in Clare and Gladwin counties.
Inspired by Indiana’s “Ben’s Blue Bags,” they created CGRESD Sensory Support Kits—filled with visual aids, communication boards, and sensory tools—to help first responders better assist individuals with autism.
The kits are now being placed on fire trucks across the area, and Alison and Summer have been invited to present on best practices to local departments. #CGRESD #ourstory
We wish Todd Bothwell all the best in his next chapter!
Todd served as a School Social Worker through the RESD, most recently supporting Harrison Middle and High School. Thank you, Todd, for your dedication to our students. #CGRESD #ourstory
REMC 5 Director Joe Trommater was invited to present at the annual UP MACUL Conference in Ironwood, Michigan. He was able to bring back some useful materials and tools to use for teaching computer science, project-based learning, and place-based outdoor education.
He met the keynote speaker, Alexis Dahl, whose videos are a great addition to science and social studies classrooms of any grade level. https://www.youtube.com/alexisdahl #REMC #CGRESD #ourstory
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan is accepting applications for a Full-Time School Based Therapist - Beaverton Elementary School. Job posting details: https://cmhcm.e3applicants.com/careers/School-Based-Therapist--Beaverton-Elementary-School-303
Sara Dipzinski, Great Start Collaborative Coordinator; Sarah McCurdy, and Jessica Dankert, Family Liaisons, attended the 2025 GSC/GSFC Convening at Crystal Mountain. This convening was about reconnection, reflection, and forward movement. They are excited to bring back all the information they learned and implement it into their work with the families and community of Clare and Gladwin Counties. #GSC #CGRESD #ourstory
The CGRESD Harrison playgroup explored the preschool playground today, where the children shared extra words and plenty of laughter! #CGRESD #ourstory #Harrisonplaygroup
Happy Birthday to Jen Topham, our amazing speech-language pathologist! Thank you for being a ray of sunshine and always going above and beyond for our preschoolers. We’re so lucky to have you! #CGRESD #OurStory
Messes mean fun! Speech and OT encourage hands-on play, big movements, and getting a little wild to help build fine motor and speech skills. Play with purpose! #CGRESD #OurStory
The Gladwin Playgroup had a great time at the community garden—enjoying painting, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Special thanks to Jessica Dankert, Family Liaison Coordinator, for her creativity and out-of-the-box thinking in finding meaningful ways to engage young learners. #EarlyOn #OurStory #CGRESD
Early Childhood provides assistance to all babies! This fawn was stuck down in a window well outside of our office and the Early Childhood staff came to its rescue.
It's a beautiful day and the students are outside in the sunshine! If only everyone could have a window near the playground to watch and listen to these amazing kids! Good for the soul! #CGRESD #ourstory
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms who share their most precious gifts with us and partner with us to support their children's growth! #mothersday #CGRESD #ourstory
Happy School Communicators Day to Barb Cataldo, Director of Communications for CGRESD! Barb works tirelessly every day to tell the story of our students, staff, and district. Thank you for all you do! #SchoolCommunicatorsDay
Mt. Pleasant Middle School teacher Lisa Lowrey won a DJI Mini 3 Drone from REMC 5. She was part of a series of professional learning sessions (organized by Joe Trommater from REMC 5, and taught by Brian David) that allowed her to take the FAA Part 107 exam to become a licensed commercial drone pilot. She looks forward to having her students use the videos and photos she takes in class! #REMC #CGRESD # #ourstory
On Friday, May 2nd, Clare-Gladwin Great Start Readiness teaching teams participated in a day of nature-based preschool training at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Teaching teams observed children playing and learning in the nature preschool, visited classrooms, went on a nature hike/scavenger hunt, toured the visitors center, and participated in team-building activities, including a fort-making contest. Cory Sheldon and his Harrison Community Schools GSRP team won the fort-making contest, and his classroom received a nature-themed door prize worth $300.00. #CGRESD #ourstory
REMC 5 hosted the statewide RITS (REMC Instructional Tech Specialists) group at Winding Brook last week. Members from all over the state met to work on REMC projects and plan future events. They also toured the Dow Gardens, Dow Diamond, and Shepherd High School for some place and project-based learning. A special thanks to Shepherd High School teacher Mr. Russell for sharing his classroom before the MITES Competition they hosted over the weekend. #REMC #ourstory
PLEASE VOTE! Today, May 6, is the CTE Millage Renewal vote. The Clare-Gladwin CTE provides students with valuable learning opportunities while strengthening our local workforce and community. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thank you!
Young adults from the Area School enjoyed the MID Student Showcase last week. This opportunity is made possible through the relationship between MID's Special Populations, TRIO, and CGRESD.. #CGRESD #ourstory
