Have you ever thought about being a bus driver? Well, you’ve got a golden opportunity on May 2nd to give it a shot at the Brighton bus garage! Come try it out!

about 2 months ago, Carolyn Rammage
Postcard sized flyer that says "Come test drive a school bus! Drive your future forward as a bus driver or assistant! Come try it out and talk to the people who do it everyday." Event Date: May 2, 2026. Event location: Brighton Bus Garage, 5800 Borderine Drive in Brighton, MI. Time: 10 am to 1 pm. Apply today at: BeABusDriver.org

Brian Braden had a little extra help with his Spring cleanup on this beautiful day! His grandson joined him at work! Thank you both for making our landscape beautiful!

about 2 months ago, Angela Geyer
A full-length vertical shot shows an older man with graying hair and a younger boy standing together in a landscaped bed next to a modern building. The man wears an olive green T-shirt, blue jeans, and work boots. He has his left arm extended, touching a blue, human-shaped metal cutout decoration that stands in the garden bed. The boy stands to his right, wearing a white T-shirt, dark blue pants, and pink and red sneakers. He holds a pair of dark work gloves in his right hand. The building to their left features a large glass wall with dark metal framing and a tall pillar made of light-colored textured masonry blocks. The ground is covered in dark mulch with several small green plants and a large reddish-purple bush in the foreground. In the background, there is a lush green lawn, several bare and evergreen trees, and a clear blue sky.
Incoming students visit PREP and ask questions while current learners share experiences, helping them feel prepared, confident, and excited for next year!
about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Young adult male and females standing in front of a room talking to a classroom of learners.
Students cheer each other on during an obstacle course with high fives and smiles during Peer 2 Peer at Fowlerville Elementary!
about 2 months ago, Kellie Hanlon
Two young boys celebrating a successful shot with a high five in a classroom. One boy, wearing an orange shirt, sits on the carpeted floor holding a small toy basketball; the other boy, in a camouflage hoodie, stands next to him, leaning on a black chair. A small white and orange toy basketball hoop sits on the floor in front of them.Two young boys celebrating a successful shot with a high five in a classroom. One boy, wearing an orange shirt, sits on the carpeted floor holding a small toy basketball; the other boy, in a camouflage hoodie, stands next to him, leaning on a black chair. A small white and orange toy basketball hoop sits on the floor in front of them.

Turning a delay into fun! When stopped by a passing train, we help keep students smiling by playing a game similar to "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jars?" It's a simple and creative way to turn waiting time into a positive moment.

about 2 months ago, Carolyn Rammage
Woman pointing at student on the bus and student pointing back at her.

Here is one of our learners practicing a job task. Through hands-on experiences like these, learners build valuable workplace skills and confidence they use to pursue future employment opportunities.

about 2 months ago, Carolyn Rammage
Man cleaning a restroom.

The Clark classroom was paws-itively busy! 🐶🐾
The students made delicious “pup” themed trail mix—packed with tasty treats and lots of hard work! Some staff from the Ed Center walked over to Pathway to try a sample!

about 2 months ago, Angela Geyer
A group of adults stands in a school hallway near a cart filled with small bags of trail mix. Two women in the front smile and hold up the snack bags. Other staff members are helping organize and sell the treats. A display shows the “pup” themed trail mix. Staff from another part of the building have come to support the students.
A student sits in a supportive chair with a tray, wearing headphones. The student is in a classroom with colorful photo boards on the wall. A smiling adult stands next to them holding a bag of trail mix. Another student and adult are nearby in the background. Staff visitors are present, showing support and encouragement.

Safety is at the top of Dr. Hubert’s list when it comes to his littlest learners and his dedicated staff. As Superintendent, his focus is usually on the big picture of district operations, but that day, that picture included a weathered pine that had become a genuine safety concern. After standing its ground through a series of heavy storms, the old tree was officially deemed a hazard to the playground below.

about 2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two men look on while a tree is being cut down
Tree trimmers work on cutting down large pine tree.
Tree trimmers work on cutting down large pine tree.
Tree trimmers working on cutting down large pine tree.
STEP learners and staff rolled up their sleeves and headed outdoors to take an active stance for our planet! To celebrate Earth Day, the team spent time cleaning up our local environment, filling bags, and making a visible difference in our community.

about 2 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
A group of eight people poses outside with full trash bags behind a large globe decoration and a "Happy Earth Day! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" banner.
A person in a grey t-shirt and dark pants stands near a blossoming white tree, holding open a large black plastic trash bag.
A person in a black shirt and blue jeans works in a wooded area filled with white spring blossoms, reaching down toward the ground.
A person wearing yellow and black work gloves and a grey Livingston ESA shirt stands next to two large, full trash bags in a grassy area.
A person with glasses and a white t-shirt kneels on the forest floor next to a large, bulging black trash bag under some branches.
Two people wearing yellow work gloves stand among thick brush and trees, handling large trash bags during a cleanup.
A person in a black tank top and bright green gloves tilts and moves a large, grey plastic bin in a paved parking lot
Science isn't just learning; it’s magic in motion! Nothing beats the pure joy of discovery and making learning fun through science experiments!🌋✨
about 2 months ago, Kellie Hanlon
A young boy wearing large clear safety goggles focuses intently as he pours liquid from a small plastic cup onto a model volcano. The volcano is erupting with bubbly, orange-red foam that spills into a black rectangular tray. He is wearing a blue textured t-shirt, and the background shows a classroom setting with a white brick wall and educational posters.
A young boy in a blue shirt and safety goggles reacts with excitement and a wide smile as a model volcano erupts in front of him. He is jumping or moving his arms with joy while looking down at the black tray filled with bubbling orange foam. In the background of the classroom, educational posters are visible against a white brick wall.
Small actions, big impact—PREP learners made Earth Day count by brightening our surroundings.
about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Young adult learners and a staff member holding a bag of trash for Earth Day clean up.
YOung adults throwing trash in a large trash can.
Building early literacy skills together—exploring books, sharing stories, and growing a love of reading 📚
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Two preschoolers sit on a classroom rug looking at books together, turning pages and focused on reading during free play.

We had a great day welcoming our incoming learners from local high schools for their first official visit to STEP!

Students explored the building, connected with classmates and teachers, and took on some fun 'Minute to Win It' Challenges.

It's always exciting to see those first connections form and the nerves turn into excitement. We can't wait to welcome you back in the fall—welcome to the STEP family!

about 2 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
A smiling young woman wearing glasses sits at a table behind a stacked pyramid of red plastic cups. Two other women stand in the background of the bright, open room.
Two students sit at a white table in a bright, modern classroom or office space, engaged in an activity with red plastic cups and small yellow balls on a purple tray. The room features large windows showing a parking lot and greenery, with exposed ductwork on the ceiling.
: A student in a black puffy jacket stacks red plastic cups into a pyramid at a table, while other students and staff participate in the activity in a sunlit classroom.
Two students stand at a table and work together to build a tower of red plastic cups in a large, bright room with high ceilings and industrial ductwork.
A young man in a yellow t-shirt focuses on stacking red cups into a pyramid on a white table. A red tray with yellow practice golf balls sits nearby.
A wide view of a large, modern educational space where groups of students and staff are gathered at various tables for a presentation or workshop. Long shadows stretch across the carpeted floor from the large windows.

Our learners visited the Fowlerville fire department, asked great questions, learned what firefighters do, and built real-life skills to stay safe in an emergency.

about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A female teacher and three male learners sitting in a fire truck.
The Fire Chief answering questions from learners.
The back of a fire truck with the fire station logo.
A group of young adults learning about the equipment on a fire truck.
Young male adult learners and a fire person standing in a training room.

On Reveal Day I officially found out my next rotation is in Supply Chain Management. I can't wait to get started and see what this industry is all about!

about 2 months ago, Project SEARCH Student Spotlight
A smiling woman stands next to a large digital whiteboard that has the words "Happy Internship Day!" written on it

On April 17th we had the wonderful opportunity to connect with the Brighton Optimist Club and share more about the work we’re doing to support young children and families in our community, including Help Me Grow.
A big thank you for the generous donation from Euchre Night! 💙 Your support helps us continue connecting families with young children to the resources they need to thrive.
Learn more about Help Me Grow and how we can support your family: https://greatstartlivingston.org/gethelp/

about 2 months ago, Lauren Weber
Five people stand together holding a big check

One of the Guys Groups at PREP worked on team-building skills by taking on the challenge of building the tallest tower using only tape, index cards, and cups. The students were incredibly proud of their creations and the teamwork they demonstrated throughout the activity.

about 2 months ago, Hayley Asher
Two students smiling in front of a tower of cups stacked on a table. Cups, tapes, and notecards are scattered on the table below.
Building vocabulary together—adding new “W” words to strengthen early literacy skills ✏️
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
A preschool teacher writes additional “W” words on a classroom word wall while a child stands nearby observing and participating.

Tracie Schanen, Kim Willis and Megan Makowski, LESA's Assistive Technology Consultants prepare for the AAC Spring into Learning Parent Event. They shared practical tips for communication partners and promoted inclusion and kindness. The event was a huge success!

about 2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Sign with a quote about communication
Two women and one man discuss content on a large screen
Three women pose for a photograph, each is holding a game.

We had the opportunity to visit the Mixter Institute in Lincoln Park to see their Transition Program for learners with autism—and their student-led podcast, "Mixing it up with Mixter," in action.

Thank you to Michigan Rehabilitation Services for connecting us to this work. It was great to see students of all support levels engaging with the technology and interview process.

A highlight of the visit was their first successful virtual interview with Alana Anderson—an exciting milestone!

We're looking forward to hearing the final episode soon. Be sure to check it out on Facebook, Spotify, and Youtube!

2 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
A group of ten people, including students and adults, pose for a photo in a room with light-colored brick walls. They are gathered in front of posters, one of which features a large QR code and the text "Follow on Spotify." One woman in the back row holds up a laptop displaying a person on a video call. A young man in the front row wears a grey shirt featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and waves at the camera, while another young man sits on the floor to the right. The group appears to be in a classroom or media space, smiling and engaged.
A white mobile whiteboard features handwritten text in blue and black markers. At the top, in blue, it says "Welcome Megan, Dan & Alana" above a wavy blue line. Below the line, in black, it lists "M.R.S. Michigan Rehabilitation Services" and "L.E.S.A. Livingston Educational Services Agency." Dry-erase markers rest in the tray at the bottom of the board.
Three people are in a small podcast studio with a wood-paneled backdrop. In the foreground, a person with headphones sits with their back to the camera, holding a script. Across the table, a woman with glasses listens, while another woman to the left wears headphones and holds up a phone. A laptop on the table shows a person on a video call, and professional lighting and sound equipment are visible around the group.
A close-up shot of a tan tiled wall featuring a white "ON AIR" sign with bold red lettering at the top. Below the sign, two framed papers are mounted vertically, each displaying a large QR code. The top paper includes the Spotify logo and the bottom includes the YouTube logo, both accompanied by the text "Mixing it up with Mixter: An autism podcast." To the left, several small podcast-themed stickers are visible on the edge of the wall.