It looks like district leaders collaborating, planning, and thinking deeply about how to strengthen disciplinary literacy across secondary classrooms.
Today, secondary leaders from across the county came together to develop professional learning plans that will shape teaching and learning for the 2026–27 school year and beyond.
The room was full of rich conversations, shared problem-solving, and intentional planning as leaders connected literacy across content areas and aligned their work with key initiatives. Best of all? Seeing leaders learning together with a common purpose.
(Special Thanks to the Cafe' International for providing the most EXCELLENT lunch!) @cafeinternational
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Job Description
Spencer is a senior and second-year Health Science student from Tawas Area High School. He consistently demonstrates professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to a future in emergency medical services.
Spencer is certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, Teen Mental Health and First Aid, and Stop the Bleed. Last year, he participated in work-based learning at the Iosco County EMS building, where he completed ride-along activities and gained valuable real-world experience. His passion for emergency medicine grew through this opportunity, leading him to apply for and enroll in the Iosco EMT course. He will complete the program in the coming weeks and plans to sit for his state board exam, becoming a fully certified EMT in the state of Michigan.
In addition to his EMT training, he has completed extensive professional and safety certifications, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Workplace Conduct Training, Human Trafficking Awareness, Naloxone Administration, HazMat for EMS Providers, Infant Safe Sleep, the D.O.S.E. program, and multiple Incident Command certifications.
He comes to class prepared, dressed appropriately, and ready to learn each day. His focus, determination, and strong work ethic set an excellent example for his peers. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make in the field of emergency medical services.
With any questions or for the virtual meeting link, you can email Chelsea Stephens cstephens@ioscoresa.net or call at 989-747-3800.
Thank you to Stephanie and Brandon Lichota for sharing the following original post!
What an amazing night of family fun and community connection! Preschool Family Night with IRESA was a ton of fun, and we are so grateful to have been a part of it! A special thank you to IRESA for inviting Students Leading Students (SLS) to join this incredible event and connect with local preschool families.
It was wonderful to see families spending quality time together, engaging in fun activities, and celebrating early learning in such a positive, welcoming environment. Events like this truly show the power of community partnerships and youth leadership working together to support families.
Congratulations to the winner of the $100 Applebee’s gift card! We hope you enjoy a fun and well-deserved family meal!
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make the night so memorable. We look forward to many more opportunities to partner with IRESA and bring meaningful, family-friendly events to our community!
November: Student of the Month
Bailey Vance definitely deserves this award! The teacher cadet program has given Bailey purpose and helped her develop confidence. Bailey is always encouraging to the other students in the program. She has not missed a day of school because of the Teacher Prep Academy. Even if she has an appointment during the day, she will return for “my kids”.
At the beginning of the school year, Bailey would not walk to the office by herself to ask questions. In November, she stood in front of the entire school at the Veteran’s assembly and read an essay she and the other cadet wrote about what veterans mean to students. This was a HUGE accomplishment for her.
Bailey is extremely inquisitive and constantly asks clarification questions. She applies the concepts we discuss in class to her host students and returns to share what worked. Bailey’s curiosity shows how dedicated she is to understanding the students she works with. This makes her an exceptional future educator. Bailey volunteers in the after school tutoring program. Last year, she relied on that program as a student and now she wants to pay it forward. This is just another way Bailey deserves to be Student of the Month.
Bailey strives to get out of her comfort zone and is willing to try new things, like public speaking and trying to help a student with severe behavioral problems. Her host teacher, Mrs. Look, continually raves about the work Bailey does in her class and has requested Bailey to be her cadet all year because of the above average work she does in her placement. I believe Bailey deserves this nomination for a million reasons.
To be nominated for “Professional Student of the Month”, a student must have outstanding work ethics, no absences or tardies for the month, no discipline issues and at least a B grade point average. Iosco RESA Tech Center offers the following programs for 11th and 12th grade students: Automotive Technology, Aeronautics/General Aviation, Building Trades, Business Management, Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management, Health Science, Teacher Prep Academy, and Welding & Fabrication. For more information about these programs call 989-362-3006 ext. 1163.
Our 2nd PAC meeting is approaching on January 27th at 6pm! The meeting will be focusing on your child's IEP and we encourage you to bring a copy. There is also a link available to participate virtually.
To get more information about PAC, help finding your child's IEP, or getting the virtual link, email Chelsea Stephens at cstephens@ioscoresa.net.
recognize Lane Guoan as “Professional Student of the Month” for October 2025. Lane is the son of
Melissa and Nathan Guoan. He is senior at Whittemore-Prescott High School.
“Lane is a second year student and has consistently demonstrated the ability to be a fantastic
addition to IRESA student body and the construction trades program. He demonstrates integrity,
honesty, a desire to learn, and has excellent work ethics! Lane displays a sincere desire to learn as
many new construction skills as can be taught and accepts a leadership role for his peers. One of the
obvious things you will notice about Lane is his work ethic. When working on our house project he
remains engaged and is willing to tackle the challenging tasks when they arise. In a classroom he
completes his assignments with accuracy and timeliness. Lane has the unique ability to work with
almost any other student and I am lucky to have him as a member of my construction trades
program. I look forward to assisting him with his career goals in the near future.”
To be nominated for “Professional Student of the Month”, a student must have outstanding work
ethics, no absences or tardies for the month, no discipline issues and at least a B grade point
average. Iosco RESA Tech Center offers the following programs for 11th and 12th grade students:
Automotive Technology, Aeronautics/General Aviation, Building Trades, Business Management,
Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management, Health Science, Teacher Prep Academy, and Welding &
Fabrication. For more information about these programs call 989-362-3006 ext. 1163.
See image for details or go to WWW.NEMCSA.ORG/CAREERS/
AAC DEVICE BASICS FOR PARENTS
WITH DEB MATTINGLY
DATES FOR 25-26
10/23, 11/20, 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21
6:00 to 7:00 PM
HW BUILDING
825 2ND ST., SUITE 2
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
BRING YOUR CHILD’S DEVICE
AND YOUR QUESTIONS
IF POSSIBLE, ADULTS ONLY
(We will have limited child care)
WE WILL TRY TO KEEP IT TO 1 HOUR
