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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.

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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Free Early Childhood Playgroups Offered

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 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, Maple Valley, 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.

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.

Board Members Re-Elected

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:42:00 GMT

During the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) Board of Education election on Monday, June 2, 2025, three members were elected to fill three, six year terms of service to the Board.

Jack Temsey was elected to represent Potterville Public Schools, Denise DuFort was elected to represent Grand Ledge Public Schools and Debbie Roberts was elected to represent Eaton Rapids Public Schools. Their terms will begin July 1, 2025, and end June 30, 2031.

Michigan's PreK for All Program Again Among Top in Nation

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:00:00 GMT

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential today announced that Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program, the state’s main PreK for All program, again achieved top marks for quality.

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.