Despite slick, icy roads, our Transportation staff ensured every student arrived safely this morning. Please thank a bus driver!
Our Project SEARCH interns are hard at work mastering one of the most critical steps in the employment journey: the job interview. They aren't just practicing with staff; they are conducting mock interviews with one another.
Watching them provide constructive peer-to-peer feedback has been incredible. It’s not just about getting the "right" answers; it’s about building a supportive community and boosting self-esteem. They are proving that the best way to learn is often by teaching and supporting each other.
The future workforce is looking bright (and very well-prepared)!
Watching them provide constructive peer-to-peer feedback has been incredible. It’s not just about getting the "right" answers; it’s about building a supportive community and boosting self-esteem. They are proving that the best way to learn is often by teaching and supporting each other.
The future workforce is looking bright (and very well-prepared)!
Cameron practices community skills at Taco Bell, working on independence and life skills. Way to go!
LESA/Brighton Autism consultant facilitates a Peer to Peer classroom presentation, resulting in a whole-class group hug.
Reaching for the stars! 🌟 A student and staff member enjoy an out-of-this-world educational field trip to the planetarium. It is learning without limits.
Visual schedules = empowered learners! ➡️Our Pathway coaches/consultants are partnering with classrooms to create routines that help all students succeed.
Snowy science in action! Children scoop, pour, and mix colors to watch the snow magically change before their eyes!
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids at the end of January, stop by and see Rebecca Holman and Laura Saline present "Beyond the Handshake; Empowering Students to Network with a Purpose!"
Learning about how to best implement AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) in the classroom!
Have you seen the new Apprenticeship Wall at Brighton High School yet?
If you haven't, you need to check it out! Located in the A-Hallway (next to Room A-10), the wall is packed with QR codes that instantly connect you to real-world career opportunities.
Why you should visit:
📱 Scan & Go: Get instant info on careers in construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more.
Get Paid: Find programs that let you earn money while you get trained.
Connect: Direct links to local employers and training programs.
Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities to jumpstart your career debt-free!
If you haven't, you need to check it out! Located in the A-Hallway (next to Room A-10), the wall is packed with QR codes that instantly connect you to real-world career opportunities.
Why you should visit:
📱 Scan & Go: Get instant info on careers in construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more.
Get Paid: Find programs that let you earn money while you get trained.
Connect: Direct links to local employers and training programs.
Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities to jumpstart your career debt-free!
Shine on, Justin!
Justin is absolutely smashing it at his Work-Based Learning placement! We caught him in action making this shower stall look brand new—seriously, we’ve never seen it sparkle like this before!
We are so proud of the dedication and attention to detail our PREP learners bring to their jobs every single day. Keep up the amazing work, Justin!
Justin is absolutely smashing it at his Work-Based Learning placement! We caught him in action making this shower stall look brand new—seriously, we’ve never seen it sparkle like this before!
We are so proud of the dedication and attention to detail our PREP learners bring to their jobs every single day. Keep up the amazing work, Justin!
GSRP students pass a bean bag to changing music tempos to build cooperation, self-control, and peer connections.
Happy 2026! There is such a unique energy that comes with the start of a new year, especially for Project SEARCH.
This transition often marks a "turning point" in the program. By now, the interns have likely moved past the initial nerves of being in a professional environment and are beginning to see themselves as true employees rather than just students.
This transition often marks a "turning point" in the program. By now, the interns have likely moved past the initial nerves of being in a professional environment and are beginning to see themselves as true employees rather than just students.
Visual step-by-step cues support preschoolers in following routines within routines, building confidence, independence, and success with daily tasks.
Fowlerville Behavior Consultant Vicky James facilitates evidence-based Peer to Peer programming.
Ability builds through connection, modeling, and belonging.
Ability builds through connection, modeling, and belonging.
We just have to give a huge shout-out to our amazing PREP student intern, Chloe! She is currently manning the front desk, and she is an absolute lifesaver.
Chloe answers the phones like a total pro and makes sure every message gets exactly where it needs to go. We love having her on the team—she keeps us organized and smiling! Thank you for all your hard work, Chloe!
Chloe answers the phones like a total pro and makes sure every message gets exactly where it needs to go. We love having her on the team—she keeps us organized and smiling! Thank you for all your hard work, Chloe!
State inspections are almost complete! We should be wrapped up by the 2nd week in January completing this year's state inspections at all locations in our district.
Family-style meals build independence, math skills, and confidence as preschoolers serve themselves and make choices at the table.
Collaborating to explore real-life examples of self-control and simple strategies—like pausing, breathing, and choosing calmly—to help students respond thoughtfully.
Rolling, strolling, and socializing! 😄 Using adaptive equipment to build motor skills while chatting in the hallway — the best commute of the day! 🚗➡️🚶♂️
