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Dr. Dawn Bentley named Eaton RESA Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (Eaton RESA) is pleased to announce Dr. Dawn Bentley will join the district as the new Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, beginning July 1, 2026.

In this role, she will oversee the General Education, Early Childhood, School Wellness and Prevention and Behavior/Mental Health Services teams and staff.

Dr. Bentley brings nearly 30 years of experience in educational leadership. During her career, she has built integrated instructional support systems with a focus on real change in teaching and learning.

Free Early Childhood Playgroups Offered

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Families in Eaton County are invited to FREE Community Playgroups designed for children and infants from birth through 5 years old, along with their siblings. These fun and engaging playgroups will be held in Grand Ledge, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids. Please see the complete list of playgroups and locations.

Each playgroup offers a welcoming space for families to connect while children enjoy stories, movement activities, art, social interaction and plenty of play. Parents and caregivers must remain with their children at all times, and each child will receive a free book to take home.

Free Literacy App Available for Eaton County Students

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Young readers can keep up their literacy skills, avoid the summer slide and prepare for the next school year with the Eaton Rising Readers app, powered by Footsteps2Brilliance (F2B).

Eaton RESA Career Pathway Specialist Earns State and Regional Recognition

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, MI — Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) is proud to announce that Career Pathway Specialist Sara Jobson has been named the recipient of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Region 1 Counseling and Career Development Professional of the Year Award. She was also recognized with the Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education (MIACTE) Counseling and Career Development Professional of the Year award earlier this year.

Eaton RESA Staff Graduate Leadership Lansing

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Eaton RESA's Director of Adult Education Heather Algrim and Director of Behavior/Mental Health Services Melea Belton graduated from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Lansing Class of 2025-26.

Eaton RESA CFO Named Michigan School Business Official of the Year

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, Mich.- Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) is proud to announce that Tina Monroe, chief financial officer (CFO), has been selected as the 2026 Michigan School Business Official of the Year.

This recognition, presented by the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO), honors school business professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity and service to public education. She was presented with the award at the 87th MSBO Annual Conference & Exhibit Show.

Aviation Students Explore Drone Technology

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Students from the Eaton RESA Aviation Careers Institute (ACI) recently got a glimpse into one of aviation's fastest-growing frontiers- drone technology.

Dr. Surya S. C. Congress and Judd Herzer, researchers from Michigan State University's Mobility Research and Innovation Department visited with ACI students to explore how drone technology is being used to tackle real-world engineering challenges. Students learned how unmanned aerial systems are deployed to survey infrastructure, evaluate safety conditions, and generate detailed 3D renderings of roads, railways and bridges.

Eaton RESA Launches CARES Collaborative with Area ISDs

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Eaton RESA, Clinton County RESA, Ingham ISD, and Shiawassee RESD are partnering to launch the Capital Area Regional Education Strategy (CARES) Collaborative.

In addition, Hannah Sweeney has been named Director of Government Relations for the CARES Collaborative supporting the four organizations.

Eaton RESA Launches Rising Readers Early Literacy App

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Just in time for March is Reading Month, Eaton RESA is excited to announce the launch of Eaton Rising Readers, powered by Footsteps2Brilliance (F2B), an evidence-based, interactive literacy platform for children from birth through third grade.

F2B uses games, songs and stories to build vocabulary, phonological awareness and comprehension skills that set children up for lifelong academic success.

The app is free for all Eaton County families and accessible on any smartphone, tablet or computer. It offers personalized learning pathways tailored to each child's development, and tools that keep caregivers and teachers connected to their child's progress.

New Eaton RESA Superintendent Selected as Dr. Sean Williams Retires

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Charlotte, MI- Dr. Sean Williams, Superintendent at Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2026. Dr. Williams has dedicated 27 years to public education serving in Holt, Stockbridge, the Office of K-12 Outreach at MSU, Ingham ISD and Eaton RESA.

Denise DuFort, Eaton RESA Board President shares, “We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Williams innovative and entrepreneurial leadership. He has consistently tested the boundaries of our education system at the local and state level, while always keeping students and families at the center of his decision-making. He has transformed Eaton RESA, and we wish him the best in his retirement.”

Eaton RESA’s Board of Education has selected Dr. Nate Leale to succeed Dr. Williams in the role of Superintendent. Succession planning is essential for developing leaders from within a high-functioning organization, ensuring consistency for stakeholders and continuity in advancing the organization’s mission and vision. Dr. Leale will step into the Deputy Superintendent role on April 1, 2026, to oversee all instructional areas as part of his transition plan to the Superintendent role on January 1, 2027. Dr. Williams and Dr. Leale will be working closely together over the next several months to ensure programs and services remain consistent and uninterrupted.

CTE Students Share Experiences with Board of Education

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. To celebrate CTE Month, the Eaton RESA Board of Education turned over the floor to the people who know these programs best- the students themselves. Students from Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center (CPC) stepped up to the microphone to share how their experiences as students at the CPC have redefined their high school experience and prepared them for their future career paths.

K–12 Career Preparation Grant Purchases in Action

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Recipients of the K-12 Career Preparation Elementary School grants are bringing career exploration directly to young learners in the classroom! Grantees who opted to purchase career games and dress-up activities are utilizing these tools to foster creativity and play while helping students connect with future career pathways.

Three-Year-Old Preschool Pilot Gives Students a Head Start

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Strong Beginnings three-year-old preschool program gives students a jump start into high quality preschool! Eaton RESA partnered with Maple Valley Schools to host the pilot program for the 2025-26 school year. This free program is an expansion of Michigan's existing free pre-K offering for four-year-olds.

Group Supporting AAC Users Meets Monthly

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Families and community members are invited to join the Speak Up for Equal Access (SUEA) Crew, a collaborative group between Eaton Regional Service Agency (RESA) and Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) dedicated to supporting advocacy and family involvement around Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Eaton and Ingham counties.

Eaton RESA Awarded $116,917 Grant to Expand K-12 Mobile Labs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Charlotte, MI — Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) has been awarded a $116,917 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) MiSTEM Network to expand hands-on STEM experiences for K-12 students across the county.

The funding, which is part of the MEDC Talent Action Team (TAT)-championed PreK-12 Strategic Investments in STEM Career Exposure initiative, will enhance Eaton RESA’s Mobile Fabrication Lab and Mobile Garage Lab, bringing advanced technology and real-world industry applications directly to local elementary and middle schools. The goal is to immerse students in Michigan’s high-demand career sectors, including electric vehicle (EV) and mobility, semiconductor manufacturing, and other STEM-focused industries.

NOTICE: Board of Education Meeting

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

NOTICE: A public meeting of the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency Board of Education will be held on October 15, 2025 at Eaton RESA, 1790 Packard Hwy Charlotte at 6p.m. at which the Board will consider a petition to transfer a parcel of property at 7000 Johnson Road, Potterville, Parcel No. 070-002-300-100-00, more specifically described as E ½ of S 330 ft. of W½ of SW ¼, Sec. 2, T3N, R4W, Benton Twsp 1988, from Charlotte Public Schools to Potterville Public Schools pursuant to sections 951 to 976 of the Michigan Revised School Code, MCL 380.951 et seq.

Capital Region Learning Group Hosts Partner Expo

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Capital Region Learning Group (CRLG) recently held its annual in-person meeting, hosted by Eaton RESA. Unlike the typical virtual gatherings, this event gave members a chance to connect face-to-face in a mini-expo format.

Instead of sitting behind screens, participants walked around, visited “vendor tables,” picked up materials, and held one-on-one conversations tailored to their organization’s needs. The event created opportunities to share resources, spark new ideas, and strengthen partnerships that benefit learners and families across the region.

IGNITE Teacher Network Kicks Off New School Year

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The IGNITE Teacher Network welcomed new and early career teachers from Eaton Rapids, Potterville, Charlotte and Grand Ledge to Eaton RESA on Friday, August 8. The session, “Ready, Set, Teach: Tips, tricks, and peace of mind that you are NOT the only one with first day jitters!”, gave teachers the chance to network, learn and share ideas for starting the school year strong. Eaton RESA supports educators in local districts by providing professional development, training and support opportunities. Learn more about upcoming training and events on the Professional Development website.

Middle School Students Explore Aviation

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This summer, Eaton RESA hosted a four-day aviation camp at Capital Region International Airport that gave students in grades six through eight an unforgettable, sky-high experience!

From the very first day, students dove into the world of aviation, mastering the phonetic alphabet, learning how weather shapes flight, exploring the layers of the atmosphere and experimenting with aerodynamics using a wind tunnel. They tested their piloting skills on Redbird Flight Simulators, flew drones and discovered how medical factors affect flight crews.

Eaton RESA Shares Annual Audit Results

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

District Earns Highest Assurances Possible

Charlotte, MI - During the Eaton Regional Education Services Agency (RESA) Board of Education meeting on October 18, Maner Costerisan, public accounting firm, presented results from their annual audit of the district’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023.