Moments that matter: caring staff share smiles and stories with students, building connection, joy, and learning.

about 1 month ago, Amy Buchler
Female adult holding open a book and reading to a female student.
A woman being goofy, making a young student in a wheel chair smile.
When “6 7” suddenly turns into a math problem!✏️📐
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Mickus
Smiling young child holding a dry-erase marker at a classroom whiteboard with a simple drawing and the numbers “6 7.”

Movement makes a difference 🚶‍♂️💫 From our youngest learners to our oldest, movement helps bodies reset, refocus, and get ready to learn.

about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Young adult riding a bike in the hall.
Young learner getting a ride in a wagon.

Tomorrow is the day!
The Hartland High School Career and Technical Education department is hosting an open house!
Talk with instructors, explore the facility, see live demonstrations, speak with college representatives, and explore career opportunities.
Hartland High School
5-7pm
Dinner Provided
See you there!

about 1 month ago, Laura Saline
Open House Reminder
Exciting new communication tool for a Brighton student! Each button has its own tactile feel and plays a unique message.
about 1 month ago, Megan Makowski
A tacticle communication tool that is cube shaped with different colored and textured buttons on each side.

Mrs. Woerner, always at the ready, models using a communication device to help a learner build confidence and skills in expressing themselves.

about 1 month ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Two females sitting next to each other using an IPad.
Behavior Consultants Steph Qualls (Hartland) and Vicky James (Fowlerville) collaborate to plan evidence-based behavior training for LESA and local district staff.
about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Two woman smiling in front of a white board.

The snow may be melting outside, but Fowlerville Elementary is about to have Snow Much FUN with some indoor peer-to-peer.

about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Cups with snowman faces stacked into a pyramid next to a box of pretend snowballs.
Behind the wheel with smiles and care—Mary safely transports learners to school, work experiences, and community outings every day.
about 1 month ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A female bus driver looking into the rear view mirror.
Meaningful math in action 🧮💵 Students practice money skills through counting and sorting that support independence and real-world learning. 💰
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student working with coins and containers on the desk.
You're Invited! The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department at Hartland High School is hosting a vocational and technical program open house.
This open house will allow students, parents, and members of the community the opportunity to explore several programs including: automotive, building trades, business, engineering, animation, architecture, nutrition, fashion & fabrics, housing & design, parenting, computer science, marketing, finance, teacher preparation, and technology.
Talk with instructors, explore the facility, see live demonstrations, speak with college representatives, and explore career opportunities.
The open house is Wednesday, January 14th, from 5:00-7:00pm at Hartland High School. Food is also provided.
We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Laura Saline
CTE Open House

At Pathway, predictable chart writing builds confidence! Students read a book and practice writing using repeated sentence patterns with visuals—supporting language, participation, and literacy skills.

about 1 month ago, Amy Buchler
predictable chart
predictable chart
Enjoying a fun outing to Torch 180—planned, budgeted, and enjoyed by our learners through teamwork and independence.
Photo courtesy of Sally Ruterbusch
about 1 month ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A group of smiling, female adults  around a table.
Visual schedules help young children know what comes next, easing transitions and building confidence in their daily routine.
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Mickus
Visual daily schedule cards on a classroom door showing activities like play, meals, rest, and dismissal.
Supporting students starts by sitting beside them.
Brighton/LESA social worker Ms. Finney builds trust, literacy, and connection - one story at a time.
about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Social worker reads with students
🔤Building strong foundations through the work of Comprehensive Literacy for All ✨ Small-group letter instruction meets each learner’s unique needs.
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Teacher sitting between two students working with magnetic boards and letters.
Adult showing student the letter A.
Adult showing students a dry erase board with their name written.
Hartland's Driver: Ms. Wissel! Driving 2.5 years she loves watching students grow, seeing sunrises, and the change of seasons. Hobbies: reading, hiking, gardening, and road trips
about 2 months ago, Crystal Walker
Woman sitting inside a school bus
PREP learners donated much needed supplies and shared love and care with cats and dogs at the Howell Animal Shelter, making tails wag and hearts happy.
about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A female adult learner holding a cat , with a male learner standing in the background.

"Believe in my ability, and I’ll show you what’s possible.”

about 2 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Every child has unique strengths
A learner is all smiles after interviewing Mrs. Martin for the PREP Newsletter.
about 2 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
 A female teacher and young adult student smiling.