Ever wonder what actually happens on Professional Development days?

Spoiler alert: It’s a lot of learning, collaborating, and preparing for the future! Last Friday, the PREP, STEP, and Project SEARCH teams gathered at PREP for a day dedicated to growth.

We kicked things off with a warm welcome from our amazing admin assistant, Kelly (and some much-needed nourishment!). The day was filled with high-impact sessions:

Communication Ambassadors: Dennette and Pleasanna led an insightful session on communication ambassadors.

Teamwork: We dug deep into social contracts to strengthen our professional culture.

SEL: Hayley guided us through essential work around Social Emotional Learning.

Future Planning: We wrapped up with some collaborative problem-solving and a first look at the incredible applicants for the 2026-2027 Project SEARCH cohort.

It was a valuable day spent ensuring we are ready to provide the best support possible for our students!
about 2 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
Group of people sitting at a table
Groups of people sitting at tables
Group of people sitting at a table
Person sitting behind a desk
Group of people looking at a smart board with 2 people standing near the smart board

Blue Skies, Sunshine and 55 degrees = Finally being able to get our kiddos out on the playground 🤍

about 2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Women helping child with toy car
Group of children playing on playground
Children playing on playground
Celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day by paying it forward—one kind word and one card at a time.
about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Envelope and hand written letter laying on top of a floral background.

Forensic Science learning continues! Here are some WAY students learning how to use microscopes to study different fibers in their Forensic Science course.

about 2 months ago, Ted Kroll
Way student using a microscope
Student with microscope and fingerprints
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about 2 months ago, Laura Saline
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Snip, snip! ✂️ Strengthening fine motor muscles while carefully cutting out hearts.
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Two young children sit at a classroom table using scissors to cut out paper hearts.

Project SEARCH interns touring the new hospital: "It’s big, beautiful, and overwhelming."

about 2 months ago, Project SEARCH Student Spotlight
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PREP’s Employment 2 class visited the United States Postal Service in Fowlerville, learning about mail sorting, scanning packages and post office careers. A great hands-on experience!

about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Group of learners standing in the sorting area of a post office.
A teacher and young adult learners learning about the post office from the Post Master.
Young adult putting packages into a bin at the post office.
Young adult scanning a package at the post office.
The Post Master is talking with young adult learners about jobs at the post office.

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about 2 months ago, Laura Saline
Survey Reminder
Dr. Mike Hubert, Jonathan Tobar, and Stephanie Weese facilitate the Momentum Leadership Program -which aims to cultivate and grow future leaders.
about 2 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
LESA cultivates leaders though leadership development programming
Newsletter class is fun because I get to use fun colorful fonts. They express the kind of person I am.
about 2 months ago, PREP Perspectives
Young adult male sitting at a table with his laptop.
LESA Speech-Language Pathologists from across the county gathered for collaborative professional learning!
about 2 months ago, Megan Makowski
Room with a large group of folks seated around tables and viewing a presentation on 3 large screens.

Huge shoutout to one of our Work-Based Learning stars today. She hit a milestone of 240 KD Bracket kits, shattering our previous program records—all with 30 minutes left in her shift.

about 2 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
Person working in a factory setting assembling parts

When the custodian isn't available it is important to be responsible and keep our space clean. This shows independence and teamwork, while working on skills for our jobs in the community.

about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Young adult vacuuming.
Huge shoutout to the Farms PTO! 🍎 Thank you for the snacks & treats for our bus drivers. Such a sweet way to thank the heroes who get our kids home safely. Snacks + smiles = perfect
about 2 months ago, Erin Wiles - Hartland Transportation
Group photo saying thank you spelled out with signs

Kim Wills , Assistive Technology Consultant, and Luke Johnson, Systems Engineer, collaborate to find technical access options to help one of our middle school learners.
It truly takes a village 🤍

about 2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Male and Female standing at a computer

Sunrises, smiles, and stories. We cherish the small moments while giving students a safe ride and a safe space to be themselves.

2 months ago, Crystal Walker
Photo of the sunrise with a school bus in front of it
Adapted PE is built into our weekly routine, supporting access to sports, movement, and functional movement skills. 💪🎳
2 months ago, Tegan Roobol
Young women who uses a wheelchair is pushing a bowling ball down a ramp.
Megan and Caton in action—capturing smiles, stories, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our staff shining and our communication strong!
2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Two young ladies posing for a photo.
A young lady taking a photo of another lady.
Women standing and waiting while two women sit at a table working on their laptops.
Independence grows with the right supports 🌟 Visual schedules help students navigate routines with confidence.
2 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Teacher is pointing to visual schedule, while students is unzipping backpack.