Concerns about your child's development? There is still time to sign up for our Early On Developmental Assessment Clinic! This is a FREE global development screening for children ages 0-3.

- Thursday January 29, 2026
- By appointment only
2 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
DAC January 29, 2026

🎉 Playgroup Reminder! 🎉

Join us at AMA ESD on January 7th, 2026 for a fun-filled playgroup from 10-11:30.
Families are invited to bring their littles ages 0–5 to play, explore, and connect.

We can’t wait to see you and your littles there! 🧸✨

7 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Reminder that Tot SPOT playgroup is at AMA ESD on 1/7/26.
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25 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
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about 1 month ago, Jessica Pilarski
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about 1 month ago, Jessica Pilarski
Karla Kowalski
Jean Kowalski and Lauren VanAlmen of the MiFamily Engagement Center had the opportunity to present to the Literacy Coaches at COP ESD on Core Beliefs and Effective Family Engagement.

Kim Peters, Ed.D., Literacy Coach, COPESD: “Your session was a highlight for the majority of our participants. To me, the feedback being so consistent speaks to a need. Communication and partnerships with families are often left out of professional learning, even with our Essential Literacy Practices highlighting the need. I’m excited to have both of you as resources to support.”

“I think you were able to lift some really important core beliefs and open a discussion around the importance of family and school partnerships. I see this as a real need for the districts that we serve, and perceptions really seem to differ across districts.”

The MiFamily Engagement Center team is available to present on Family Engagement topics anywhere in Region 3, which includes AMA ESD, COP ESD, COOR ISD, and Iosco RESA.
Visit our website to learn how we can support your family engagement goals: https://www.nemifamconnect.com
about 1 month ago, Jean Kowalski
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✨ Join us for Tot SPOT Playgroup on 12/3! ✨
Bring your little ones (ages 0-5) out for some cozy fun, connection, and play. It’s the perfect warm space during this chilly time of year — and a great chance for families to meet, explore, and learn together.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧸❄️
about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Join Early On for a FREE playgroup! This week we are in Alpena at the public library from 10am-11:30am!
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about 2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
E Schmanski
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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
AHS Team
Bring your littles to Hillman Elementary Library this week for Tot SPOT play group! Join us for a morning of fun, play, and connection! This is a FREE play group for children ages 0-5 hosted by developmental professionals and is from 10:00am-11:30am.
2 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Join us for Tot SPOT in Hillman at 245 E 3rd Street from 10-11:30am.

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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
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AMA School Social Workers Tracy Romel and Rachel Gilin are attending the Michigan Association of School Social Workers conference this week. The conference gives the opportunity to continue growing their knowledge, skills, and resources to help support students, families, and schools with social-emotional needs and other barriers that may impact education. #beAMAzing #MASSW

2 months ago, Rachel Gilin
School Social Workers attend MASSW conference
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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
Pagels
🧸✨ Join us for Tot SPOT Play Group on Wednesday, 11/5 in Alpena! It’s a fun, free play group for children ages 0–5 to explore, learn, and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
2 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Join Early On for a FREE playgroup! This week we are in Alpena at the public library from 10am-11:30am!

The Early On / Early Childhood team would like to thank the local businesses who supported our Fall Fest!

2 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Businesses that supported the Early On / Early Childhood Fall Fest 2025.
🧸✨ Join us for Tot SPOT Play Group on Wednesday, 11/5 in Alpena! It’s a fun, free play group for children ages 0–5 to explore, learn, and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
2 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image of a reminder that Tot SPOT play group is in Alpena this week at 211 N 1st Ave, from 10am-11:30am.
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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
Metheringham
"Orange you glad it's Halloween?"

Happy Halloween from AMAESD.
3 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
Halloween
"We are in the spirit of the season at TBJH, wearing orange and black!"#beAMAzing
3 months ago, Teresa Bellows
"We are in the spririt of the season at TBJH, wearing orange and black!"#beAMAzing
Halloween spirit meets Wildcat spirit! Danielle Hoggard Walks the Wildcat Way in Spooktacular Fashion!
3 months ago, Lisa Siegert
DHoggard Walking the Wildcat Way in Spooktacular Fashion