
Is your child using alternative ways to express him/her self using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices? Are you wondering if this might be a good option for your child?
Michigan Alliance for Families is offering a webinar- check it out!


Ms.Kelly's preschool class celebrated National Farm Animal Day with baby chicks, ducks, bunnies, and guinea pigs from Appalachian View Farm. Students also helped Ms. Lori put the quail eggs in our incubator.







Join us for a special event dedicated to empowering students with disabilities and connecting them with valuable community resources.
At 1st annual NCRESA Transition Fair, students, families, and educators will have the opportunity to meet local agencies, explore career options, and discover services designed to support the transition from school to post-school life. Whether it's career training, community connection, or self-advocacy, we’re here to help students navigate their future!
📅May 15, 2025
🕒 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
📍 Location: NCRESA Education Service Center, 4747 W 48th St Fremont MI 49412
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to gain resources, guidance, and support as you step into the next chapter of life. Together, we create a stronger, more inclusive community!


Mark your calendars for the next Ignite Fire peer connection that will take place on Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
The event will take place at the NCRESA Educational Service Center (4747 W. 48th St Fremont, MI 49412)


April Play and Learn Groups
Families with children ages birth to 5 are invited to join us for fun, learning, and connection at this month’s Play and Learn groups!
Friday, April 11 – Neway Center in Newaygo
Friday, April 25 – NCRESA ESC Building in Fremont
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Enjoy play time, literacy activities, and time to connect with other families. There are free books for each family to take home. Plus, this month we’ll have special egg hunt fun you won’t want to miss!
We hope to see you there!

Are you searching for more Autism Resources for a child you care for? Please join us for dinner and learning on Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30 - 7pm at NC RESA's main building, Education Service Center in Fremont. RSVP is encouraged, but not required.


We have many in our community who do this already! Thank you! We see you!


EAC staff bonding today consisted of tie dying t-shirts to wear to upcoming whole group field trips to the Whitecaps game and Legends.Thanks to the staff and students who helped out!






Oh, March was a blast—what a wonderful time!
With stories and play that made children climb!
Dr. Seuss toys were scattered about,
With characters dancing and laughter throughout!
Books to take home? Oh yes, indeed!
For each little learner, a fun book to read!
Moms, dads, and grands—what a great crew,
Gathered together with fun things to do!
They played, they learned, they giggled with glee,
A magical month for you and for me!
But wait—there’s more! Oh, what a thrill!
Two Play and Learn Groups are coming in April!










We had a great time bowling today!






Last night's NCASB Spring Dinner featured insightful discussions on the latest educational developments from MASB, promoting communication and innovation among school board leaders. Thank you to our exceptional Culinary Arts students for catering!




These are our BPA State Leadership award winners:
Administrative Support Team placed 6th. Team consisted of Samantha Schut, Lena Schut, Robby Veltkamp, and Nolana Davis
Lane Nelson earned placed 1st in the state in Server Administration Using Microsoft, 2nd place in Linux Operating System Fundamentals, 1st in Information Technology Concepts – Open, 3rd in Computer Programming Concepts – Open and 5th in Digital Marketing Concepts - Open.
Colten Myers placed 6th in Device Configuration & Troubleshooting
Asher Merrifield placed 6th in Extemporaneous Speech
Austin Weeks placed 3rd in Fundamental Accounting
Two students placed in Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications Sebastian McCastle placed 2nd and Robert Veltkamp placed 4th.
Madison Olin placed 5th in Health Administration Concepts – Open
Another event we had two students place was Graphic Design Concepts – 1st place Charlotte Karnes and 2nd place Hanna Huddleston
Lane Nelson, Robby Veltkamp, Sebastian McCastle, Madison Olin, Austin Weeks, Colten Myers, Charlotte Karnes and Hanna Huddleston all qualified to attend and represent MI in Orlando, FL this May.


A big thank you to all the Newaygo County early childhood providers who joined together for a day of learning. A special thanks to Dr. Sophia Lafayette-Lause from MI-LEAP and Representative Fox for learning with all of us.







Thank you to NPS administrators, Mr. Gilpin, Mr. Cox and Mrs. Hug for being mystery readers at the Neway Nature Preschool this month. The future little lions loved hearing all the fun stories!




Happy St. Patrick's Day from MoCI











We had a special guest reader at the Neway Nature Preschool! Mrs. Prewitt, AKA Maple's Mom, read us a fun story about a Leprechaun whose favorite color was yellow. At the end of the rainbow, he didn't find the pot of gold, but something even better...a yellow dog, just like Maple! Thanks Mrs. Prewitt!




Happy St Paddy's!


BPA Opening Session was a success! Co-Presidents represented our chapter by carrying a sign made by Graphics. We were recognized for completing the 10 -10-10 Member Recruitment Challenge. Hallie S. won the state trading pin design. This pin will be what all MI members will trade at Nationals with other states.






More than 400 advocates from across Michigan gathered in Lansing yesterday for the 2025 Early Childhood Capitol Day! They explored key early childhood trends, gained insights into the state budget, and learned how to drive policy change. Attendees also met with legislators to advocate for policies that support families, babies, and early childhood educators. We’re proud that three members of our Newaygo County Great Start Collaborative were able to attend and add their voices to this important work! It was an inspiring day of action and collaboration!






Come celebrate the incredible achievements of our students as they mark two years of hard work and growth in the Cosmetology Program!
