In Van Buren County, 2,700 individuals, from birth to age 26, receive special education services. Our VBISD Special Education staff are the heroes behind the scenes, ensuring every student receives the support, interventions, and guidance they need to thrive.
2,559 students, ages 3 to 26, are served under Part B of IDEA, and 141 children, from birth to age 3, receive services under Part C of IDEA and Michigan Mandatory Special Education.
Thank you to the VBISD Special Education team for your dedication, expertise, and heart. Your impact reaches thousands of students every day!
2,559 students, ages 3 to 26, are served under Part B of IDEA, and 141 children, from birth to age 3, receive services under Part C of IDEA and Michigan Mandatory Special Education.
Thank you to the VBISD Special Education team for your dedication, expertise, and heart. Your impact reaches thousands of students every day!
Did you know? VBISD Diagnostic Teacher Consultants and School Psychologists aren’t traditional one-on-one service providers. Instead, they work preventatively- supporting entire school communities by ensuring students’ plans are followed, interventions are in place, and every child has the support they need to succeed. Their “caseload” isn’t just a few students, it’s the whole school, making their work vital to helping educators help all students thrive.
The VBISD Special Education Department is all about supporting students by bringing together an extraordinary team of experts. Our team includes psychologists, school social workers, special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, educational audiologists, BCBAs, vision and orientation & mobility specialists, D/HH specialists, educational interpreters, and more!
What makes our team truly unique is the depth of their training. Many of our staff hold both medical or clinical certifications and school-based credentials, giving them a rare combination of expertise that allows them to address each student’s needs from every angle.
This multidisciplinary collaboration ensures that students aren’t just supported- they’re understood, empowered, and set up for success across every aspect of their learning and growth.
What makes our team truly unique is the depth of their training. Many of our staff hold both medical or clinical certifications and school-based credentials, giving them a rare combination of expertise that allows them to address each student’s needs from every angle.
This multidisciplinary collaboration ensures that students aren’t just supported- they’re understood, empowered, and set up for success across every aspect of their learning and growth.
Did you know VBISD’s Special Education Department is deeply connected to statewide initiatives that support student success?
All of our special education administrators are active members of the MAASE, regularly attending professional development to sharpen their skills and drive positive outcomes for students.
In the 2024-25 school year, VBISD hosted the Train-the-Trainer series for MAASE’s Paraeducator Training, with Jen Korinek serving as a content developer. Additionally, Laura Thornburg and Jen Korinek have presented twice at MAASE’s Technical Assistance Conference, sharing expertise and strategies with administrators across Michigan!
Through partnerships like these, VBISD Special Education continues to lead, innovate, and elevate the impact of educators statewide.
All of our special education administrators are active members of the MAASE, regularly attending professional development to sharpen their skills and drive positive outcomes for students.
In the 2024-25 school year, VBISD hosted the Train-the-Trainer series for MAASE’s Paraeducator Training, with Jen Korinek serving as a content developer. Additionally, Laura Thornburg and Jen Korinek have presented twice at MAASE’s Technical Assistance Conference, sharing expertise and strategies with administrators across Michigan!
Through partnerships like these, VBISD Special Education continues to lead, innovate, and elevate the impact of educators statewide.
Join VBISD Instructional Services on May 7, 2026, for Van Buren Stronger Together: a community event focused on suicide awareness.
This event is open to professionals, students, families, and parents who want to strengthen their ability to support mental health and well-being.
May 7, 2026
4:30 PM: Doors open at the Conference Center (490 S. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI)
Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with local vendors and community resources
5:00 PM: Program begins with presentations from the Southwest Chapter’s Brant Gauthier and Salus
Breakout sessions to follow
7:45 PM: Event concludes
This evening offers a safe, supportive space for learning, connection, and collaboration as we come together to support the well-being of Van Buren County.
This event is open to professionals, students, families, and parents who want to strengthen their ability to support mental health and well-being.
May 7, 2026
4:30 PM: Doors open at the Conference Center (490 S. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI)
Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with local vendors and community resources
5:00 PM: Program begins with presentations from the Southwest Chapter’s Brant Gauthier and Salus
Breakout sessions to follow
7:45 PM: Event concludes
This evening offers a safe, supportive space for learning, connection, and collaboration as we come together to support the well-being of Van Buren County.
Mark your calendars! April 30: 7th Annual Van Buren Community Baby Shower
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Moms Committee of the Van Buren Great Start Collaborative is hosting a free baby shower for expecting families and those with infants under 15 months.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Van Buren ISD Conference Center490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence
Who Can Attend:Families who live or work in the Van Buren ISD service area; expecting or with infants under 15 months (no income requirements)
Event Includes: Registered families will receive a free gift bag while supplies last, and a meal with desserts will be provided. The event will include a Safe Sleep presentation, offered in both English and Spanish, which is required to be eligible for door prizes. Attendees can win door prizes such as Pack-n-Plays and other infant items. Additionally, community resources on prenatal, infant, and postpartum care will be available, with Spanish language support provided throughout the event.
Registration (recommended): forms.gle/bDxhJSBX3si3srhF9
Walk-ins welcome
Hosted by:Van Buren Great Start Collaborative (lead), HOPE Parent Resource Center, Van Buren Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council
Sponsored by: Van Buren ISD and Van Buren Great Start Collaborative, with support from Bronson Health Foundation
Additional partners: VBISD Family Coalition, Family Links, Early On; Van Buren DHHS; Bronson Healthcare and Safe Kids; InterCare (WIC); Van Buren District Library; Aetna Better Health; CMH/Substance Abuse Prevention; Flowers Early Learning (Head Start/EHS); Doula Services; Meridian Health; Friend of the Court; MiLEAP; Children’s Trust Michigan
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Moms Committee of the Van Buren Great Start Collaborative is hosting a free baby shower for expecting families and those with infants under 15 months.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Van Buren ISD Conference Center490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence
Who Can Attend:Families who live or work in the Van Buren ISD service area; expecting or with infants under 15 months (no income requirements)
Event Includes: Registered families will receive a free gift bag while supplies last, and a meal with desserts will be provided. The event will include a Safe Sleep presentation, offered in both English and Spanish, which is required to be eligible for door prizes. Attendees can win door prizes such as Pack-n-Plays and other infant items. Additionally, community resources on prenatal, infant, and postpartum care will be available, with Spanish language support provided throughout the event.
Registration (recommended): forms.gle/bDxhJSBX3si3srhF9
Walk-ins welcome
Hosted by:Van Buren Great Start Collaborative (lead), HOPE Parent Resource Center, Van Buren Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council
Sponsored by: Van Buren ISD and Van Buren Great Start Collaborative, with support from Bronson Health Foundation
Additional partners: VBISD Family Coalition, Family Links, Early On; Van Buren DHHS; Bronson Healthcare and Safe Kids; InterCare (WIC); Van Buren District Library; Aetna Better Health; CMH/Substance Abuse Prevention; Flowers Early Learning (Head Start/EHS); Doula Services; Meridian Health; Friend of the Court; MiLEAP; Children’s Trust Michigan
BGLC to Host Annual Spring Plant Sale in Lawrence
BGLC is pleased to invite the community to its annual Spring Plant Sale, offering a wide variety of flowers, hanging baskets, and vegetable plants just in time for the growing season.
The sale will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday, May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (or until sold out)
Shoppers will find an extensive selection of annual flowers, including marigolds, snapdragons, dusty miller, petunias, impatiens, salvia, and zinnias. Annuals are available for $20 per flat of 48 plants or $2 per cell pack of four.
Additional offerings include begonias and coleus, priced at $15 per flat of 15 or $1.50 for a 4-inch pot, as well as geraniums at $20 per flat or $2 per 4-inch pot.
A variety of hanging baskets will also be available for $15 each, featuring impatiens, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, Callie petunias, and wandering jew.
Gardeners can also purchase vegetable plants, with flats of 15 priced at $20 or individual 4-inch pots available for $2. Options include popular tomato varieties such as Better Boy, Early Girl, Roma, and Sweet Cherry, along with a range of peppers including Big Bertha, jalapeno, sweet banana, red bell, chili, and cayenne.
Please note that the sale accepts cash and checks only.
Community members are encouraged to shop early for the best selection, as items are available while supplies last.
Proceeds from the sale support student learning opportunities and hands-on experiences at BGLC.
705 S. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI
BGLC is pleased to invite the community to its annual Spring Plant Sale, offering a wide variety of flowers, hanging baskets, and vegetable plants just in time for the growing season.
The sale will take place on the following dates and times:
Friday, May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (or until sold out)
Shoppers will find an extensive selection of annual flowers, including marigolds, snapdragons, dusty miller, petunias, impatiens, salvia, and zinnias. Annuals are available for $20 per flat of 48 plants or $2 per cell pack of four.
Additional offerings include begonias and coleus, priced at $15 per flat of 15 or $1.50 for a 4-inch pot, as well as geraniums at $20 per flat or $2 per 4-inch pot.
A variety of hanging baskets will also be available for $15 each, featuring impatiens, New Guinea impatiens, petunias, Callie petunias, and wandering jew.
Gardeners can also purchase vegetable plants, with flats of 15 priced at $20 or individual 4-inch pots available for $2. Options include popular tomato varieties such as Better Boy, Early Girl, Roma, and Sweet Cherry, along with a range of peppers including Big Bertha, jalapeno, sweet banana, red bell, chili, and cayenne.
Please note that the sale accepts cash and checks only.
Community members are encouraged to shop early for the best selection, as items are available while supplies last.
Proceeds from the sale support student learning opportunities and hands-on experiences at BGLC.
705 S. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI
Did you know VBISD’s Special Education Department is helping create meaningful, real-world connections for students through Peer to Peer programming?
At Paw Paw Middle School, students in the Peer to Peer Program recently participated in a special field trip made possible through a Bullying Prevention Program grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, along with additional support from the START Project.
This experience gave 35 students the opportunity to build relationships beyond the classroom while practicing teamwork, communication, and inclusion in a supportive, engaging environment.
Through intentional programming like this, VBISD’s Special Education Department continues to lead the way in creating connection, belonging, and student growth!
At Paw Paw Middle School, students in the Peer to Peer Program recently participated in a special field trip made possible through a Bullying Prevention Program grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, along with additional support from the START Project.
This experience gave 35 students the opportunity to build relationships beyond the classroom while practicing teamwork, communication, and inclusion in a supportive, engaging environment.
Through intentional programming like this, VBISD’s Special Education Department continues to lead the way in creating connection, belonging, and student growth!
VBISD’s Family Links Home Visiting program, part of the Early Childhood Department, supports families from pregnancy through age five using the nationally recognized Parents as Teachers National Center model. As a Blue Ribbon affiliate, the program meets high standards for quality and effectiveness.
Family Links is built on the belief that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Through regular home visits, trained staff partner with families to strengthen parent-child relationships, support early literacy, and provide guidance on child development using a research-based curriculum that promotes healthy growth in all areas.
This free, voluntary program is available to all families in Van Buren County and focuses on the critical early years when children’s brains are developing most rapidly. Family Links also helps identify concerns early and connects families to valuable resources and support when needed!
https://www.vbisd.org/o/ece/page/family-links
Family Links is built on the belief that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Through regular home visits, trained staff partner with families to strengthen parent-child relationships, support early literacy, and provide guidance on child development using a research-based curriculum that promotes healthy growth in all areas.
This free, voluntary program is available to all families in Van Buren County and focuses on the critical early years when children’s brains are developing most rapidly. Family Links also helps identify concerns early and connects families to valuable resources and support when needed!
https://www.vbisd.org/o/ece/page/family-links
VBISD Technology Services is a driving force behind student success and county-wide excellence. The team ensures students have access to reliable devices and innovative digital tools that enhance learning and prepare them for the future, while providing staff with responsive support, essential systems, and ongoing training. Their work to protect student data, maintain secure networks, and keep the community connected reflects a standard of service that is both critical and exceptional!
That impact is best seen in team members like Evan Andres. He consistently goes above and beyond- recently stepping in to quickly resolve technical challenges for the GSRP group while maintaining a calm, respectful, and supportive approach. His ability to not only fix problems but also put others at ease earned high praise, reinforcing what makes VBISD Technology Services so outstanding: expertise, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to people.
That impact is best seen in team members like Evan Andres. He consistently goes above and beyond- recently stepping in to quickly resolve technical challenges for the GSRP group while maintaining a calm, respectful, and supportive approach. His ability to not only fix problems but also put others at ease earned high praise, reinforcing what makes VBISD Technology Services so outstanding: expertise, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to people.
VBISD Instructional Services’ Literacy Coaches and Consultants have been hosting a free professional learning series to support schools in the implementation of Public Act 146 (PA 146), Michigan’s K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law.
Participants engage in learning focused on:
-Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to implement PA 146
-Strengthening and intensifying literacy instruction to meet student needs
-Reflecting on current practices and planning for future implementation
-Opportunities to collaborate with other educators and administrators across the county (All local districts in Van Buren County and additional out-of-county districts have attended at least one session this school year!)
This series provides valuable tools and strategies to support student success in literacy and build stronger, more aligned systems across schools!
The final session for this school year is in April: Session 5 (The Pathway to PA 146 will continue next school year!)
April 27th: 1-3 PM
April 28th: 8-10 AM
Participants engage in learning focused on:
-Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to implement PA 146
-Strengthening and intensifying literacy instruction to meet student needs
-Reflecting on current practices and planning for future implementation
-Opportunities to collaborate with other educators and administrators across the county (All local districts in Van Buren County and additional out-of-county districts have attended at least one session this school year!)
This series provides valuable tools and strategies to support student success in literacy and build stronger, more aligned systems across schools!
The final session for this school year is in April: Session 5 (The Pathway to PA 146 will continue next school year!)
April 27th: 1-3 PM
April 28th: 8-10 AM
Members of VBISD’s Instructional Services Department attended MDE’s Dyslexia Summit Watch Party at WMU. Joining them were several members of VBISD’s ancillary staff assigned to Paw Paw: Stephanie Barr, School Psychologist; Anna Fawley, Diagnostic Teacher Consultant; and Madeline Mann, School Psychologist. Dr. Kim St. Martin, Director of MiMTSS, was also present and generously shared her expertise. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn alongside our partners at WMU!
Mark your calendars! April 30: 7th Annual Van Buren Community Baby Shower
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Moms Committee of the Van Buren Great Start Collaborative is hosting a free baby shower for expecting families and those with infants under 15 months.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Van Buren ISD Conference Center 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence
Who Can Attend: Families who live or work in the Van Buren ISD service area; expecting or with infants under 15 months (no income requirements)
Event Includes: Registered families will receive a free gift bag while supplies last, and a meal with desserts will be provided. The event will include a Safe Sleep presentation, offered in both English and Spanish, which is required to be eligible for door prizes. Attendees can win door prizes such as Pack-n-Plays and other infant items. Additionally, community resources on prenatal, infant, and postpartum care will be available, with Spanish language support provided throughout the event.
Registration (recommended): forms.gle/bDxhJSBX3si3srhF9
Walk-ins welcome
Hosted by: Van Buren Great Start Collaborative (lead), HOPE Parent Resource Center, Van Buren Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council
Sponsored by: Van Buren ISD and Van Buren Great Start Collaborative, with support from Bronson Health Foundation
Additional partners: VBISD Family Coalition, Family Links, Early On; Van Buren DHHS; Bronson Healthcare and Safe Kids; InterCare (WIC); Van Buren District Library; Aetna Better Health; CMH/Substance Abuse Prevention; Flowers Early Learning (Head Start/EHS); Doula Services; Meridian Health; Friend of the Court; MiLEAP; Children’s Trust Michigan
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Moms Committee of the Van Buren Great Start Collaborative is hosting a free baby shower for expecting families and those with infants under 15 months.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Van Buren ISD Conference Center 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence
Who Can Attend: Families who live or work in the Van Buren ISD service area; expecting or with infants under 15 months (no income requirements)
Event Includes: Registered families will receive a free gift bag while supplies last, and a meal with desserts will be provided. The event will include a Safe Sleep presentation, offered in both English and Spanish, which is required to be eligible for door prizes. Attendees can win door prizes such as Pack-n-Plays and other infant items. Additionally, community resources on prenatal, infant, and postpartum care will be available, with Spanish language support provided throughout the event.
Registration (recommended): forms.gle/bDxhJSBX3si3srhF9
Walk-ins welcome
Hosted by: Van Buren Great Start Collaborative (lead), HOPE Parent Resource Center, Van Buren Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council
Sponsored by: Van Buren ISD and Van Buren Great Start Collaborative, with support from Bronson Health Foundation
Additional partners: VBISD Family Coalition, Family Links, Early On; Van Buren DHHS; Bronson Healthcare and Safe Kids; InterCare (WIC); Van Buren District Library; Aetna Better Health; CMH/Substance Abuse Prevention; Flowers Early Learning (Head Start/EHS); Doula Services; Meridian Health; Friend of the Court; MiLEAP; Children’s Trust Michigan
Mark your calendars! On May 7, 2026 VBISD Instructional Services will be hosting Van Buren Stronger Together, a community event focused on suicide and self-harm awareness. This workshop is designed for professionals, students, and caregivers who want to strengthen their understanding and ability to support mental health and well-being in our community.
Doors will open at 4:30 PM at the Conference Center, where attendees can enjoy light refreshments and connect with local vendors and community resources. The program will begin at 5:00 PM with a keynote speaker addressing suicidality and awareness. Following a brief break, participants will have the opportunity to attend one of two breakout sessions. The event will conclude at 7:45 PM.
This evening is intended to provide a safe, supportive space for learning, connection, and collaboration as we work together to support the well-being of those in Van Buren County.
Doors will open at 4:30 PM at the Conference Center, where attendees can enjoy light refreshments and connect with local vendors and community resources. The program will begin at 5:00 PM with a keynote speaker addressing suicidality and awareness. Following a brief break, participants will have the opportunity to attend one of two breakout sessions. The event will conclude at 7:45 PM.
This evening is intended to provide a safe, supportive space for learning, connection, and collaboration as we work together to support the well-being of those in Van Buren County.
“I submitted a helpdesk ticket in the off chance I could get help to figure out a formula that would make my life easier in Google Sheets. Not only did Christy Nondorf-Maxam figure it out, but she also taught me how to do it, thereby making me smarter AND more efficient. It was a super positive, unexpectedly quick response, and I'm SO grateful!”
At VBISD, this is what Technology Services is all about.
It’s not just about fixing problems; it’s about building capacity, sharing knowledge, and empowering others to feel confident using the tools they rely on every day. The IT team consistently goes above and beyond to provide not only fast, effective support but meaningful learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
At VBISD, this is what Technology Services is all about.
It’s not just about fixing problems; it’s about building capacity, sharing knowledge, and empowering others to feel confident using the tools they rely on every day. The IT team consistently goes above and beyond to provide not only fast, effective support but meaningful learning experiences that make a lasting impact.
Do you have a passion for early childhood education and making a difference in young lives? VBISD is currently hiring for two positions within our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP):
• GSRP Associate Teacher- Pullman
• GSRP Lead Teacher– Bloomingdale
These roles play a vital part in preparing our youngest learners for success in school and beyond. View full details about these jobs and other by applying on our website:
https://vbisd.schoolspring.com
• GSRP Associate Teacher- Pullman
• GSRP Lead Teacher– Bloomingdale
These roles play a vital part in preparing our youngest learners for success in school and beyond. View full details about these jobs and other by applying on our website:
https://vbisd.schoolspring.com
Looking for new ways to engage your child beyond screens?
Join VBISD & Van Buren Great Start Parent Coalition for a Virtual Parenting Series on Friday, April 10, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM for a session on Alternatives to Screen Time.
This session will explore how early social-emotional skills develop, how screen use can impact that development, and offer practical, non-traditional ideas to support your child’s growth without relying on screens.
Participants will receive a helpful resource guide on screentime, along with a Busy Book for each child aged 5 and under.
Join here: Friday, April 10, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
https://meet.google.com/gbb-pair-iuz
For more information, please contact Family Liaison Michelle Dudycha or email vanburengreatstart@gmail.com.
Join VBISD & Van Buren Great Start Parent Coalition for a Virtual Parenting Series on Friday, April 10, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM for a session on Alternatives to Screen Time.
This session will explore how early social-emotional skills develop, how screen use can impact that development, and offer practical, non-traditional ideas to support your child’s growth without relying on screens.
Participants will receive a helpful resource guide on screentime, along with a Busy Book for each child aged 5 and under.
Join here: Friday, April 10, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
https://meet.google.com/gbb-pair-iuz
For more information, please contact Family Liaison Michelle Dudycha or email vanburengreatstart@gmail.com.
VBISD is proud to celebrate Tier 3 Support Consultant for Behavior and Engagement, Kim Stathakis, for receiving a $500 Strengthening Schools Grant from Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC)!
With this grant, Kim purchased 18 new task boxes, which are structured teaching tools that help students build independence, confidence, and engagement through hands-on, self-directed work. While originally developed for students with autism, these supports benefit a wide range of learners, including those with language processing and developmental delays, as well as students building attention and independence.
Task boxes break skills into manageable steps, helping students understand expectations while supporting meaningful connections with educators.
Previously limited to a few well-used materials, this expansion greatly increases access to individualized support. “This means so much to be able to take these strategies and supports that I know can make a difference and help kids in that early learning stage,” shared Kim. “It can help adults teach and connect with students, and it helps students develop confidence. I’m happy to bring that support to more people!”
Thank you to Midwest Energy & Communications for investing in our students through the Strengthening Schools Grant program. Congratulations, Kim!
With this grant, Kim purchased 18 new task boxes, which are structured teaching tools that help students build independence, confidence, and engagement through hands-on, self-directed work. While originally developed for students with autism, these supports benefit a wide range of learners, including those with language processing and developmental delays, as well as students building attention and independence.
Task boxes break skills into manageable steps, helping students understand expectations while supporting meaningful connections with educators.
Previously limited to a few well-used materials, this expansion greatly increases access to individualized support. “This means so much to be able to take these strategies and supports that I know can make a difference and help kids in that early learning stage,” shared Kim. “It can help adults teach and connect with students, and it helps students develop confidence. I’m happy to bring that support to more people!”
Thank you to Midwest Energy & Communications for investing in our students through the Strengthening Schools Grant program. Congratulations, Kim!
VBISD Instructional Services’ Literacy Coaches and Consultants have been hosting a free professional learning series to support schools in the implementation of Public Act 146 (PA 146), Michigan’s K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law.
Participants engage in learning focused on:
-Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to implement PA 146
-Strengthening and intensifying literacy instruction to meet student needs
-Reflecting on current practices and planning for future implementation
-Opportunities to collaborate with other educators and administrators across the county (All local districts in Van Buren County and additional out-of-county districts have attended at least one session this school year!)
This series provides valuable tools and strategies to support student success in literacy and build stronger, more aligned systems across schools!
The final session for this school year is in April: Session 5 (The Pathway to PA 146 will continue next school year!)
April 27th: 1-3 PM
April 28th: 8-10 AM
Participants engage in learning focused on:
-Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to implement PA 146
-Strengthening and intensifying literacy instruction to meet student needs
-Reflecting on current practices and planning for future implementation
-Opportunities to collaborate with other educators and administrators across the county (All local districts in Van Buren County and additional out-of-county districts have attended at least one session this school year!)
This series provides valuable tools and strategies to support student success in literacy and build stronger, more aligned systems across schools!
The final session for this school year is in April: Session 5 (The Pathway to PA 146 will continue next school year!)
April 27th: 1-3 PM
April 28th: 8-10 AM
VBISD is proud to recognize Derrick Price and the exceptional work of our Technology Services Department.
Hartford Public Schools - HPS Superintendent, Nick Blackmer, recently shared his appreciation for Derrick’s contributions, noting his high level of skill, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement. Even while supporting complex bond projects alongside an already demanding schedule, Derrick consistently meets deadlines and executes his responsibilities with excellence. What truly distinguishes Derrick is his reflective approach and dedication to growth, demonstrating a level of humility and leadership that is both rare and impactful.
The VBISD Technology Services Department continues to exemplify professionalism, expertise, and a strong commitment to serving our local districts. We are grateful for the vital role they play in supporting student success!
Hartford Public Schools - HPS Superintendent, Nick Blackmer, recently shared his appreciation for Derrick’s contributions, noting his high level of skill, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement. Even while supporting complex bond projects alongside an already demanding schedule, Derrick consistently meets deadlines and executes his responsibilities with excellence. What truly distinguishes Derrick is his reflective approach and dedication to growth, demonstrating a level of humility and leadership that is both rare and impactful.
The VBISD Technology Services Department continues to exemplify professionalism, expertise, and a strong commitment to serving our local districts. We are grateful for the vital role they play in supporting student success!