Happy Halloween from AMAESD.
📅 October 29, 2025
📍 AMA ESD
Do you have concerns about your child’s development?
Bring your little one (ages 0–3) in for a free developmental screening at our upcoming Developmental Assessment Clinic!
🔍 Screenings are by appointment only
📞 Call Tonya at 989-354-3101 ext. 222 to schedule
🍎 Is Your Child Ready for Preschool? We Have Space! 🍎
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's top-ranked, free PreK program, delivered right in your community!
Our high-quality classrooms—which are a strong collaboration between the AMA ESD, Head Start, and your local school districts—are currently accepting applications for children who will be 4 years old by December 1st of this year. We have immediate openings at select sites!
Don't wait! If a spot isn't available at your preferred location, be sure to still apply and be added to our waitlist. We fill spots that open up throughout the entire school year, maximizing your child's chance to attend this year!
Give Danielle a call at 989-278-5989 if you have questions or would like to get your application started.
#BeAMAzing #AlpenaSchools #NEMCSAHeadStart #HIllmanSchools #AtlantaSchools #AlconaSchools #AlpenaAllSaints
Bring your little ones for a morning of fun, play, and connection at Tot Spot- a FREE playgroup for kids ages 0-5!
ages 0-10! Will you be the winner of a $25 gift
card? Simply complete this short survey about
literacy skills and programs. One winner will be
selected from every county in the state!
The survey is being administered as part of a
statewide early literacy media campaign
funded by 35i funds through the Michigan
Department of Lifelong Education,
Advancement and Potential.
This #amaesd team is excited to join together for another year to support the students of Alcona Community Schools! This team brings with it 67 years of experience in education! #beAMAzing
#beAMAzing
Helping every child in Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona reach important developmental milestones, one step at a time.
Our team supports children 0-3 and their families with speech, physical therapy, teaching, occupational therapy, social/emotional and consultant services.
We are excited to begin the 2025-26 school year with a combined 180+ years of experience.
#beAMAzing
Can't wait to have an AMAzing year with these two beauties (Leigh & Helen) at Wilson School!
#BeAmazing!
Geri Samp (Teacher Consultant) - 33 Years in Education,
Leigh Campo (Speech Pathologist) - 28 years in education !
Helen Miklos (Psychologist) - 28 years in education!
#be AMAzing
#beAMAzing
We’re still accepting applications for our GSRP and Head Start classrooms! 🎨✨
✅ Open spots in Alcona, Alpena, and Atlanta
✅ Waitlists available in other areas
Give your child a great start to learning and growing—call us today to get started!
📞 989-278-5990
Recently, Jean Kowalski, MiFamily Family Engagement Coordinator and Lauren Vanalmen, Literacy Hub Coordinator, had the opportunity to present at Vanderbilt School, sharing insights on the vital role of family engagement and literacy in student success. Their presentation highlighted the work of the MiFamily Engagement Centers and the Literacy Hub, offering staff valuable resources and perspectives.
Jean and Lauren provided a clear overview of why family engagement is so important in education, emphasizing that strong school-family partnerships lead to better outcomes for students. They also introduced practical strategies that educators can begin using right away to strengthen connections with families.
