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

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.

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. 

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.

High school juniors who have an IEP or 504 Plan from school districts in the Eaton RESA service area are invited to the 8th Annual Transition College Tour.

The event is Thursday, March 19, 2026,  at Lansing Community College West Campus from 9:30 AM - 1 PM.

Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in technical programs through hands-on experiences. Interested students should complete the registration form before attending.