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Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Iosco RESA!
Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. We are especially proud and grateful for the veterans right here on our Iosco RESA team who continue their commitment to service by supporting our students, schools, and community every day.
Today, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. We are especially proud and grateful for the veterans right here on our Iosco RESA team who continue their commitment to service by supporting our students, schools, and community every day.
🎅📬 Help Ms. Amy's class collect Christmas cards from all 50 states! Please share this post with your friends and family to help us reach our goal! 🎄✨
✨Our October Professional Student of the Month is Andrew Butler from the AM General Aviation class! Andrew is a Senior at Whittemore-Prescott High School, and has demonstrated a positive attitude and willingness to take on a leadership role in the classroom.
Congratulations, Andrew!🎉
Congratulations, Andrew!🎉
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🍎 Math Matters!
What a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection with our county’s PK–12 math educators and instructional leaders!
Our first Math Matters professional learning session brought educators together to explore research-based instructional practices, engage in meaningful learning experiences, and consider ways to strengthen math instruction and improve student outcomes.
We’re excited to keep the momentum going and build on these conversations when we come together again in February!
A big thank-you to Megan Coonan, BAISD Math Consultant and everyone who participated and contributed to making the day a success! 💚
What a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection with our county’s PK–12 math educators and instructional leaders!
Our first Math Matters professional learning session brought educators together to explore research-based instructional practices, engage in meaningful learning experiences, and consider ways to strengthen math instruction and improve student outcomes.
We’re excited to keep the momentum going and build on these conversations when we come together again in February!
A big thank-you to Megan Coonan, BAISD Math Consultant and everyone who participated and contributed to making the day a success! 💚
Join us for Iosco RESA Friendsgiving Family night! Dinner, Crafts, and Activities for the whole family!
Sarah Gibson, Director of Instruction here at Iosco RESA has been welcomed to Saginaw Valley State University's newest class of K-12 Educational Leaders in the Gerstacker Fellowship Program, marking the program's 20th Cohort Group.
Annually, ten to twelve aspiring school leaders are selected to serve as Gerstacker Fellows. They are nominated by their school districts and selected based on past academic, service, and professional experience, the recommendation of others as to their potential for true excellence in leadership, and an assessment of their ability to benefit from and contribute to the Program.
Following the completion of the program, most Gerstacker Fellows advance their careers. They provide leadership as Superintendents, Associate and Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Directors, and Teacher Leaders. Gerstacker Fellows acknowledge the "life-altering" experience provided by the Gerstacker Fellowship Program.
The curriculum for the Gerstacker Fellowship Program spans twelve months, with monthly two-day sessions beginning in September. Topics may include organizational development and change, communication, human resources, finance, global education, political advocacy, school culture, non-traditional K-12 partners, and leadership skills. The curriculum also includes an international travel and study experience.
🍼💙 The Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) hosted Iosco County’s first-ever Bump to Baby Expo on October 21, 2026! We welcomed 24 families and 18 community partners who came together to share valuable resources, services, and support for expectant and new families.
A special thank-you to Chris Reynolds, LICC Coordinator for Iosco County, and all our community partners for helping make this event a success! 💕👶
A special thank-you to Chris Reynolds, LICC Coordinator for Iosco County, and all our community partners for helping make this event a success! 💕👶
Does your child turn 18 and you're not sure what happens with their Social Security? If you're unsure what to do when that day comes, join us on ❕November 17th at 6:00pm❕to learn from a Benefits Planner from Disability Network.
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is hosting Disability Network to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
If you have any questions, reach out to Chelsea Stephens cstephens@ioscoresa.net or 989-362-3006 x 1129
High-flying rescues and hands-on experience! 🛩️🌊
Students from the Iosco RESA Aviation class put their skills to the test in a real-world search and rescue simulation at Harbor Springs Josephine Ford Park!
Our students operated professional aircraft and watercraft to help locate and recover simulated drowning victims from the bay. They also boarded emergency rescue watercraft to witness first hand exactly what it takes to execute a high-stakes water rescue.
This incredible, hands-on experience will bolster their resumes and give them a professional edge as they prepare to enter the workforce.
A huge thank you to the multiple Harbor Springs Emergency Services teams for hosting, and to Harbor Springs High School and Robert LaPoint for coordinating and inviting us! 🙌
#AviationStudents #SearchAndRescue #IoscoRESA #HandsOnLearning #FutureFirstResponders #CareerReady
Building the future of manufacturing! 🛠️✈️🚗
Yesterday, our CTE students from Auto, Aviation, Building Trades, and Welding took a trip to Tawas Tool for Manufacturing Day—a statewide event hosted by Michigan Works!
The goal? Connecting the next generation of talent with local employers and showing them just how many incredible opportunities exist in modern manufacturing careers.
Huge thanks to Tawas Tool and Michigan Works! for hosting us and inspiring our students! 🙌
#ManufacturingDay #CTEEducation #FutureTrades #MichiganWorks #LocalTalent #HandsOnLearning
Pick a treat if you dare! 🧟♂️👃
Students and staff from our IRESA CTE Culinary Arts program recently teamed up for the Michigan Works Halloween Trunk or Treat!
The students had a blast designing their spooktacular "Pick Your Treat" trunk, and even helped pass out candy to any kids courageous enough to reach inside Frankenstein’s nose to find a trick or a treat. 🎃✨
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! 🕷️🍬
🎂 Our Culinary Arts students at the IRESA Tech Center absolutely crushed their recent cake projects!
As part of their hands-on training, these talented students learned six different professional piping techniques and were challenged to showcase at least four of them on their final creations. From intricate borders to flawless details, their hard work and creativity really shined through.
#IRESATechCenter #CulinaryArts #CakeDesign #StudentSuccess #CareerTechEd
As part of their hands-on training, these talented students learned six different professional piping techniques and were challenged to showcase at least four of them on their final creations. From intricate borders to flawless details, their hard work and creativity really shined through.
#IRESATechCenter #CulinaryArts #CakeDesign #StudentSuccess #CareerTechEd
Future teachers learning from the best! 🍎👩🏫
The Teacher Prep Academy Cadets recently hosted first-grade teacher Mrs. Nichole Plank for an incredible professional development training session.
Our cadets gained valuable, hands-on strategies for working one-on-one and in small groups with K-1 students.
Our Cadets learned how to help young readers identify decodable words, some clever tricks to guide kids through spelling phonetically, and techniques to encourage children’s unique voices in writing.
Everyone greatly enjoyed learning from an amazing educator. Thank you, Mrs. Plank, for inspiring our future teachers! 📝✨
#TeacherPrep #FutureEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyLiteracy
✨Our September Professional Student of the Month is Logan Griggs from the AM Welding class! Logan is a Senior at Oscoda High School, and has demonstrated an excellent work ethic and determination to go above and beyond what is required.
Congratulations, Logan!🎉
Congratulations, Logan!🎉
The Iosco RESA Board of Education attended the Annual Leadership Conference hosted by the Michigan Association of School Boards in Lansing last week. While there they all sported their Iosco RESA Fireflies t-shirts!
Last Friday, October 9th, IRESA Tech Center students from Automotive, Aviation, Building Trades, Health Science and Welding attended MiCareerQuest at Saginaw Valley State University!
Our students had so much fun exploring hands-on activities, discovering new career opportunities, and learning about the many different paths available to them after high school.
We are proud of our students for getting out there, trying new things, and exploring all the possibilities ahead of them! A big thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible!
Our students had so much fun exploring hands-on activities, discovering new career opportunities, and learning about the many different paths available to them after high school.
We are proud of our students for getting out there, trying new things, and exploring all the possibilities ahead of them! A big thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible!
💙 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR TAWAS AREA ELKS LODGE! 💙
We are incredibly grateful to the Tawas Area Elks Lodge 2525 for their generous donation to help us purchase a PAES Lab for our Transition Program! 🎉
The PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) Lab will provide our students with valuable, hands-on opportunities to explore career interests, develop work-related skills, build independence, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
This generous contribution is an investment in our students’ futures and will help us provide meaningful learning experiences that support their goals of becoming more independent and successful in their communities.
Thank you to the Elks Lodge for believing in our students, supporting our program, and helping us create new opportunities for their future! Your generosity will make a lasting difference. 💙👏
We are incredibly grateful to the Tawas Area Elks Lodge 2525 for their generous donation to help us purchase a PAES Lab for our Transition Program! 🎉
The PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) Lab will provide our students with valuable, hands-on opportunities to explore career interests, develop work-related skills, build independence, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
This generous contribution is an investment in our students’ futures and will help us provide meaningful learning experiences that support their goals of becoming more independent and successful in their communities.
Thank you to the Elks Lodge for believing in our students, supporting our program, and helping us create new opportunities for their future! Your generosity will make a lasting difference. 💙👏
🍎 Growing our own educators! 🪵🏫
When the Teacher Prep Academy was created at the IRESA Career and Technical Education Center, the goal was to inspire 11th and 12th graders to go to college and eventually return home to teach in the communities where they grew up.
This year, we are excited to see that vision come to life with four former cadets working right here in our local districts! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating these amazing alumni:
🔹 Hale Elementary 🦅
•Halania Bond – Teaching 5th grade!
•Taylor Marine – In her second year teaching 4th grade!
🔹 Around the ISD & Tawas 📋✏️
•Gavin Spencer – Working as a paraprofessional through IRESA!
•Erin Gerber – In her final year at SVSU and student teaching in Mrs. Plank’s 1st-grade classroom at Clara Bolen Elementary! Coincidentally, Mrs. Plank was Erin’s very first host teacher when she was a cadet in the academy. 🥹❤️
We are incredibly proud of our home-grown educators and look forward to welcoming many more in the future!
#IRESA #TeacherPrepAcademy #GrowYourOwn #IoscoCounty #LocalEducation #HomeGrownEducators
The IRESA Transition Classroom has started their Work-Based Learning placements in the community with our amazing business partners. Special thanks to Neiman's Family Market and Zubek Motors of Tawas and Oscoda!
If your business is interested in partnering with us, please contact the Special Education Office at 989-747-3800.
If your business is interested in partnering with us, please contact the Special Education Office at 989-747-3800.