Special Education

Attention BGLC Families: We’re excited to announce that we are moving to an online enrollment system for the upcoming school year. To ensure your student is ready for next year,...

The Van Buren ISD Transportation Department gathered today to honor Judy Allison, who is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service to the district. Thank you, Judy! Retiree...

On Thursday, September 7, the Community-based Transition Center hosted their annual Back to School Picnic for students and staff. CTC Consultant, Amy Widenhofer, caught a bi...

On August 28, 2023, students, staff, school board members, and members of the community gathered for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the recently renovated Bert Goens Learning Cente...

Congratulations to Monica Mansfield for being awarded a $1000 Meemic Foundation Grant. Monica is the Principal of the Maple Creek Education Center, where the funds will be used fo...

Sign up for the Van Buren ISD Special Education Department Professional Learning Newsletter! On the 15th of each month, you'll receive links to and information about: Upcomi...

Zorica Malek was awarded the 2022 MASSW School Social Worker of the Year for Region 4. Zorica is a VBISD School Social Worker at Mattawan Consolidated School and some of her a...

On February 28, 2023, at half-time during the basketball game, Miss Marney was recognized by Lawrence Public School seniors for going above and beyond in transporting students t...

Since 1963, the MCEC has recognized outstanding contributions and accomplishments. On March 2, 2023, at the 83rd Annual Conference Awards Ceremony, Heather Raymond and her classr...

Cecilia Norcross was honored on May 5, 2023 as the recipient of the Michigan Division for Early Childhood Jane Scandary Award for her significant contributions to young childr...

In June 2023, we honored several colleagues in the Special Education Department for their many years of service. Thank you to Doreen Cole , Lanna Gawe l , Barb Guritz Houser ,...

The Bert Goens Learning Center has a new secure entrance and a new look! The peaked roof, new driveway, and improved visitor parking provides a welcome entrance for students and f...

The Excellence in Education Awards are sponsored by the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) of Van Buren County to honor those persons who have played a vital role in educating and su...

The Bert Goens Learning Center broke ground on April 28th to kick off the construction of the new wing and office. We’re looking forward to these needed improvements!

Congratulations to this year's 2022 Excellence in Education Awards Recipients ! The Excellence in Education Awards are sponsored by the Parent Advisory Committee of Van Buren Cou...