Parent Nights are back! If you are a family member, friend or support person for a child or student with an Individualized Education plan (IEP) and want to learn more about what special education is, join us for this learning series. This week we will discuss IEP basics. RSVP for food -see flyer for links.
Calling all young adults with disabilities, families, caregivers, educators, and support professionals!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Newaygo County Transition Fair, an exciting opportunity to discover the amazing resources, services, and supports available right here in Newaygo County!
Connect with local agencies and community partners.
Explore resources for employment, education, recreation, and community involvement.
Discover opportunities that promote independence, confidence, and meaningful connections.
Whether you're beginning the transition journey or exploring your next steps, this event is all about building connections, discovering possibilities, and creating pathways to success!
Together, we're building a community where EVERY ability is valued and EVERY future is full of possibilities!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, educators, and community members!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Newaygo County Transition Fair, an exciting opportunity to discover the amazing resources, services, and supports available right here in Newaygo County!
Connect with local agencies and community partners.
Explore resources for employment, education, recreation, and community involvement.
Discover opportunities that promote independence, confidence, and meaningful connections.
Whether you're beginning the transition journey or exploring your next steps, this event is all about building connections, discovering possibilities, and creating pathways to success!
Together, we're building a community where EVERY ability is valued and EVERY future is full of possibilities!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with families, educators, and community members!
Our preschool year is off to a fantastic start! We love seeing our 3- and 4-year-old learners making new friends, exploring their classrooms, and growing every day. With fall here, we're excited for all the adventures the season will bring!
The annual College and Career Night Out event drew in over 400 participants on Tuesday, September 22nd. A big thank you to Fremont High School and the Promise Zone for their tremendous support!
Baffling Bill had the students and staff at the Education and Activity Center amazed, laughing, and wondering, “How did he do that?!” What a fun and baffling visit!
A huge shoutout to Nicole Force, Karen Mortensen, Lynette Hodges, and Candy Wells for representing NC RESA at the Michigan Superintendent Conference! Their presentation on our inclusive preschool model inspired all 56 ISD Superintendents and reinforced the importance of ensuring every child belongs.
We’re proud to see Newaygo County leading the way in inclusion!
We’re proud to see Newaygo County leading the way in inclusion!
Successful Building Bridges Preschool Open House!
Our preschool classrooms across the county opened their doors to welcome students and families for Open House! It was wonderful to see children exploring their new classrooms, meeting their teachers, and getting excited about all the learning, friendships, and fun ahead. 📚🧩🖍️
Open House is also an important opportunity to begin building strong connections between families, teachers, and schools. These partnerships help create a welcoming and supportive environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
We are so excited to welcome our preschool families and students and look forward to an AMAZING year together! 🌟
Learning Together to Better Support Our Youngest Learners!
Our Early Childhood Department came together for a meaningful two day of Trauma-Informed Resilient Training through STARR Commonwealth Training, strengthening our understanding of trauma and how it can impact a child’s development, behavior, relationships, and ability to learn. 💛
Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Early On Providers collaborated and learned together—building a shared understanding of how we can create safe, supportive, and responsive environments for young children.
Through trauma-informed practices, we can look beyond behavior, strengthen relationships, support social-emotional development, and help children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. 🌱
We are grateful for a team that continues to invest in professional learning and work together to support the whole child and their family. When we learn together, we strengthen the systems of support surrounding every child! ❤️
ASQ Training: Supporting Children Early & Building Stronger Futures!
We had a successful ASQ Training with our GSRP preschool teachers in collaboration with our Early Childhood Special Education team!
Together, our teams learned more about using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) as a valuable tool to better understand children’s development, recognize strengths, identify potential areas of concern, and determine when additional support may be needed.
Early screening and identification matter! When we recognize children’s needs early, we can connect children and families with appropriate supports and interventions sooner—helping strengthen school readiness, social-emotional well-being, and future educational success.
Investing in early childhood helps us build a strong foundation that can contribute to:
🌱 Earlier identification and intervention
📚 Increased school readiness and academic success
💛 Stronger social-emotional skills and mental health supports
🤝 Stronger partnerships with children, families, and support teams
🎓 Improved opportunities for long-term school success and graduation
We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and share across programs as we continue building a stronger system of support for our youngest learners.
Because when we support children early, we aren't just preparing them for kindergarten—we're helping prepare them for a lifetime of learning and success! 💙
Celebrating Our Amazing Hesperia Preschool Aides!
We wanted to take a moment to share just how proud we are of our incredible Hesperia Preschool aides! They have worked SO hard throughout the summer completing their CDA modules and are now moving on to creating their portfolios! 🎉
We are so proud of the time, dedication, and hard work you have put into investing in your professional growth—and, most importantly, in the children and families you serve each and every day. ❤️
Way to go! Keep up the amazing work—we are so proud of you! 🌟
Successful Preschool Orientation!
What a wonderful start to the year at NCRESA Building Bridges Preschool!
We loved welcoming our preschoolers and families for orientation last week—meeting new faces, reconnecting with returning families, and getting excited for the year ahead!
We would love for you to come learn, grow and play with us! Come join us and enroll NOW!
What a FUN day of learning, reconnecting, laughing, and getting ready for an amazing year ahead! 💛
We are so excited to have our incredible Preschool team back together and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things we’ll accomplish for our students and families this year.
Here’s to learning, growing, and making a difference together!
We are so excited to have our incredible Preschool team back together and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things we’ll accomplish for our students and families this year.
Here’s to learning, growing, and making a difference together!
We love celebrating our Agriculture students at the Newaygo County Fair!
Now Hiring: Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistants!
Love working with young children? Join the NC RESA Preschool team as an on-call Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistant. This flexible opportunity is a great way to make a difference while supporting our youngest learners. A great opportunity to support local children, gain experience in early childhood education, and be part of a caring team.
✅ High school diploma required
✅ $15/hour
✅ Flexible, as-needed schedule
To get started, apply through EduStaff.org, select the K-12 position, complete a short training, and schedule a meeting with our HR Specialist.
Love working with young children? Join the NC RESA Preschool team as an on-call Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistant. This flexible opportunity is a great way to make a difference while supporting our youngest learners. A great opportunity to support local children, gain experience in early childhood education, and be part of a caring team.
✅ High school diploma required
✅ $15/hour
✅ Flexible, as-needed schedule
To get started, apply through EduStaff.org, select the K-12 position, complete a short training, and schedule a meeting with our HR Specialist.
🎉 NCCTC Students Shine at BPA National Conference! 🎉
Our NCCTC students recently traveled to Nashville, TN for the BPA National Conference, where they showcased their hard work, talent, and dedication in their competitive events. In addition to preparing and competing at a high level, students also had the opportunity to explore a bit of downtown Nashville before the awards ceremony—making the experience both rewarding and memorable!
Representing NCCTC were:
Eli Bement (Fremont Senior)
Ashton Dronchi (Fremont Senior)
Charlotte Karnes (White Cloud Senior)
Madison Olin (Grant Senior)
A special congratulations goes out to Charlotte Karnes and Madison Olin, who were both national qualifiers and national finalists for two consecutive years!
Charlotte Karnes placed 6th in Graphic Design Promotion and 3rd in Virtual Multimedia & Promotion
Madison Olin placed 10th in Health Administration Procedures
We are incredibly proud of all four students for representing NCCTC with excellence and professionalism on the national stage. Way to go! 🎊👏
Our NCCTC students recently traveled to Nashville, TN for the BPA National Conference, where they showcased their hard work, talent, and dedication in their competitive events. In addition to preparing and competing at a high level, students also had the opportunity to explore a bit of downtown Nashville before the awards ceremony—making the experience both rewarding and memorable!
Representing NCCTC were:
Eli Bement (Fremont Senior)
Ashton Dronchi (Fremont Senior)
Charlotte Karnes (White Cloud Senior)
Madison Olin (Grant Senior)
A special congratulations goes out to Charlotte Karnes and Madison Olin, who were both national qualifiers and national finalists for two consecutive years!
Charlotte Karnes placed 6th in Graphic Design Promotion and 3rd in Virtual Multimedia & Promotion
Madison Olin placed 10th in Health Administration Procedures
We are incredibly proud of all four students for representing NCCTC with excellence and professionalism on the national stage. Way to go! 🎊👏
Earlier this week, the Neway Nature Preschoolers took a trip up the big hill to check out their new school! Thank you to Newaygo Elementary for a wonderful visit and to Ms. Sally, Ms. Mary, and the Transportation Department for the awesome school bus squishies! We are so grateful for collaborative partners that make the transition from Pre-K to K so smooth! Go Lions!🖤🦁🤍
Click the link to check out our trip!
https://canva.link/nesfieldtrip26
Last week transition age students participated in the 2nd annual NC RESA Transition and Reality Fair. Students, families and staff were invited to connect with community agencies, students also participated in a Reality Fair life simulator experience. Thank you for our community partners and their continued support; MRS, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Michigan Alliance for Families, Muskegon Community College, Goodwill Industries, Camp Sunshine, Newaygo County Autism Community, Pioneer Resources, Successability LLC, Ready for Life, Insight Career Training, & NC RESA.
An extra thank you to Goodwill Industries in their partnership with NC RESA to provide students with the Reality Fair experience.
Congratulations to our 2026 Newaygo County Early College Completers. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to furthering your education.
Our class went to Beer City Dog Biscuits to help make dog biscuits today! If you see these biscuits somewhere, please consider supporting this non-profit that gives over 300 developmentally delayed adults a job with a great purpose!
Last night, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of students across Newaygo County at our 43rd Annual NC RESA Student Showcase. It was a wonderful evening of recognition, connection, and pride, bringing our community together to honor student success. We are proud to be part of a community that supports and uplifts its students!
