Leland Schalm, a level 2 student, made a Berry Chantilly cake for a baby shower.

Culinary Students

Culinary Students Demonstrating Knife Cuts

Iosco RESA Special Education Center Safety Day
Today, our students had the exciting opportunity to participate in Safety Day! 🚓🚒🚑 A huge thank you goes out to the Michigan State Police, East Tawas Fire Department, Iosco County EMS, Iosco County Sheriff’s Department, Tawas City Fire Department, Tawas City Police Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard for joining us.

Our students had an absolute blast meeting local first responders, learning about safety, and exploring the emergency vehicles up close. We are so grateful for your time, dedication, and commitment to our community and students! 💙

Preschool Playgroup

Celebrating Tina Williams: Championing Alternative Education in Michigan Our Northern Michigan communities proudly celebrate the outstanding leadership of Tina Williams, Director of the Alternative Educational Academy (AEA). Recently honored with the “Alternative Education Administrator of the Year” award by the Michigan Alternative Education Organization (MAEO), Williams has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to students and her transformative impact on alternative education in Michigan. As Director, Tina Williams has been the driving force behind AEA’s mission to serve students who thrive outside traditional classrooms. With campuses in Ogemaw, Iosco, and Gladwin Counties, the Academy offers innovative, student-centered programs tailored to meet diverse learning needs. Under her leadership, AEA has become a vital resource for students seeking a flexible and supportive educational environment. Highlights of Tina Williams' Leadership: ● Regional Impact: Oversees alternative education across Iosco, Ogemaw Counties, broadening access to quality education. ● Student-Centered Approach: Ensures students receive personalized support to succeed academically and personally. ● Innovative Programming: Leads initiatives that provide non-traditional, responsive educational experiences. ● Community Engagement: Partners with parents and local organizations, including efforts like “Raising Digitally Responsible Youth.” ● Staff Support: Honored with the 2024 Employer Patriot Award for supporting a staff member’s service in the U.S. Army Reserves. ● Resilient Leadership: Adapts programs to meet evolving student and community needs. Tina Williams' recognition by MAEO reflects her visionary leadership, advocacy, and deep dedication to alternative education. Her work exemplifies the qualities essential for success in this field: adaptability, collaboration, trauma-informed practices, and a relentless focus on student well-being. Through her leadership, the Alternative Educational Academy continues to equip students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Her work has made a lasting impact on the lives of students and earned the deep appreciation of the communities she serves. (Pictured: Tina Williams, Director of the Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco and Ogemaw Counties; Jamie Cain, Superintendent of Iosco RESA).

CONGRATULATIONS!! The following students had Perfect Attendance First Semester: Alessandra Beebe - Hale Elly Engster - Whittemore-Prescott Samantha Fore - Tawas Seth Gibson - Hale Mason Hendrickson - Hale Savanah Knack - Oscoda Steven Pace – Tawas Samuel Patten – Hale Hunter Sheffer – Tawas Kaitlyn Swales - Tawas Owen Switzer – Whittemore-Prescott Camden Uhlbeck – Oscoda Michael Vega II – Oscoda Megan Wood – Tawas Kamyrn Zilinsky – Whittemore-Prescott The following students had Outstanding Attendance First Semester (1 non-school related absence): Silicia Goodman – Whittemore-Prescott Zachary Lorenz – Tawas Grace Martin – Tawas Chase Mason – Oscoda Emma Morrison – Oscoda Hailey Morrison – Oscoda Olivia Slosser - Tawas Ashton Smith – Oscoda Jhonas Williams – Oscoda Kenaldo Williams – Tawas Brenden Zammit – Hale

Decked out in Honolulu Blue and Silver! 🦁💙 Our Iosco RESA Special Education Center staff and students are ready to cheer the Detroit Lions to victory tomorrow! Go Lions!

Thank you Neiman's Family Market of Tawas City for hosting our Transition Students for Work-Based Learning.

Culinary Arts Thanksgiving dinner was held at the United Methodist Church in Tawas on November 21st. Culinary students worked all week to prepare food and practiced serving skills. The dinner was a donation dinner for the community. Traditional thanksgiving dishes, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, apple and pumpkin pie were served. Students served 120 meals from 4:30 to 6:30.

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We learned so much touring Kalitta Air last week! It makes us very excited for adult learners who will soon be able to complete their Airframe and Power Plant apprenticeship while pursuing their GED/high school diploma ✈️ This new program is possible thanks to our partnership with Kalitta Air and Michigan Works Region 7B! Kalitta's Apprenticeship Program Manager Angel Melendez showed us the entire system at their base. It's amazing all of the processes, equipment, money, knowledge and skill that is in our little town Oscoda. It is truly the only space in the nation of its kind! Angel said, "We are the pioneers of aviation apprenticeships!" United Airlines is in the process of trying to build a center modeled after what we have right in our backyard. If you or someone you know is pursuing their GED/high school diploma and is interested in doing a paid apprenticeship with Kalitta Air, please contact Mandi McDonald from our team. You can email her at mmcdonald@ioscoresa.net, or call/text 989-278-8762. Stay tuned for more pictures and updates 😊 MACAE - Michigan Adult, Community and Alternative Education Association #EarnWhileYouLearn #KalittaAir #MichiganWorksRegion7B #ApprenticeshipUSA #YAW2024 #AdultEducation

CTE students earn real-world skills while building a foundation for lifelong learning. In 2022-2023, there were 108,874 students (24% of all students) enrolled in secondary Career and Technical Education programs throughout Michigan. You can be one of them! Learn more on the CTE student and family webpage at https://bit.ly/4b1Ae7s #MiCareerTechEd #MiACTE #CTEMonth