A big thank you to our 31n therapists and contracted presenter who braved the ice and snow to complete the final week of their International Association for Sandtray Therapy certification! AMA ESD is proud to support this training through 31n grant funds, equipping therapists with another powerful tool to help children express feelings, build confidence, and work through challenges using the natural language of play. #beAMAzing
about 8 hours ago, Meaghan Gauthier
Training participants standing in snow bank.
Training participants standing by sandtray supplies.
Join us for a free professional development session on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and the HOPE Framework with trained facilitator Hilary Marine. Learn practical strategies to apply HOPE in personal, professional, and organizational settings while connecting with peers across the community. Questions: kowalskij@amaesd.org or vanalmenl@nemifrc.org

Date: June 30th, 2026
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: BJ's Catering and Event Center
990 North Center Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735
7 days ago, Jean Kowalski
MiFamily Engagement Center invites you to attend Spreading HOPE.

Preschool registration will still take place today, March 11, 2026, at the AMA Educational Service District. We look forward to seeing you!

10 days ago, Meaghan Gauthier
Preschool registration with various dates. March 11, 2026 will take place as scheduled.
Tot Spot scheduled for today (March 11th) at Hillman Elementary School is cancelled due to school closures.
10 days ago, Jessica Pilarski

UPDATE: Cancelled for March 11th due to school closures.

The Early On team is back in Hillman this week to host Tot SPOT playgroup! We would love to see you and your littles (ages 0-5) for open play, a fun craft, snacks, and a fun story time!

11 days ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Tot spot in Hillman this week!

AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing

16 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
SSW team

📣 Preschool Registration will still take place today, March 11, 2026. We look forward to seeing you!

18 days ago, Danielle Hansen
Preschool registration at the AMA ESD will still take place today, March 11, 2026. We look forward to seeing you!
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing
24 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Weaver
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

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26 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Gauthier
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30 days ago, Jessica Pilarski
Hallahan
Tot Spot for Wednesday, February 18th at Alcona Elementary School is cancelled due to school closures.
See you in March!
about 1 month ago, Jessica Pilarski
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing
about 1 month ago, Jessica Pilarski
Besser Team
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about 1 month ago, Jessica Pilarski
Kass Showalter

UPDATE: 2/18 Alcona Tot Spot is cancelled due to school closure.

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.

about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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! 💛
about 2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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! 🧸✨

2 months ago, Kaitlin Gadille
Reminder that Tot SPOT playgroup is at AMA ESD on 1/7/26.
AMAzing People Doing AMAzing Things

#beAMAzing
3 months ago, Jessica Pilarski
Kotwicki and Male