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about 11 hours ago, Jessica Pilarski
Besser Team
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5 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Kass Showalter
Play, learn, and grow together 💛 Join our 0–5 playgroup hosted by friendly developmental professionals who are here to support you and your little one.
5 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image of a flyer promoting a children’s playgroup. The flyer lists upcoming dates, times, and locations for the playgroup sessions and invites families with young children to attend.
❄️🧦 Cold outside, cozy inside!
Bring your little ones (ages 0–5) to our playgroup for an inviting, fun-filled time of play, exploration, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there!
8 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image of a reminder that Tot SPOT play group is in Hillman this week at 245 E 3rd Street, from 10am-11:30am.
Join us at our Tot SPOT playgroup for children ages 0–5! Come play with toys, explore, and connect with other families in a relaxed, friendly space. Little laughs, big smiles, and lots of fun await! 💛
15 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Image inviting families to come to the Alpena Library at 10am on February 4th for a free playgroup put on by the Early On team at AMA ESD.
Geri Samp, AMA Teacher Consultant for Hillman Community Schools, and Dr. Rader are showing Tiger Pride ! #beAMAzing
about 1 month ago, Justin Gluesing
A full-length photo of two smiling women standing side-by-side with their arms around each other in a school hallway. They are wearing matching dark grey hoodies featuring a large logo of a stylized black "H" inside an orange circle. The woman on the left has shoulder-length light brown hair and wears light-wash cuffed jeans with grey sneakers. The woman on the right has long, wavy blonde hair and wears dark-wash jeans with brown shoes. Behind them is a yellow brick wall decorated with a Dr. Seuss mural of yellow creatures and inspirational posters, one reading "Be Kind, Be True, Just Be You."
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
about 1 month 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! 🧸✨

about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Reminder that Tot SPOT playgroup is at AMA ESD on 1/7/26.
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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
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2 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
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2 months 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
3 months 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! 🧸❄️
3 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!
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3 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
E Schmanski
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3 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.
3 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Join us for Tot SPOT in Hillman at 245 E 3rd Street from 10-11:30am.

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3 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

3 months ago, Rachel Gilin
School Social Workers attend MASSW conference
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3 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!
4 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!