Acheivements we're proud to share

  • Community Based Work Training Sites were used by five of our programs.
  • Students attended two days of outdoor activities at Camp Friedenswald.
  • New technology hardware and software was purchased for most or our programs.
  • The Food Services Department at Brookside was inspected by the State of Michigan Health, Fire and Accounting Departments and passed with flying colors.
  • Students participated in Special Olympic basketball and track and field with the help of Civitan.
  • Immunizations of all students was 100% by February 1.
  • Students had a variety of opportunities to participate with general education peers by attending classes with them and interacting with student tutors who assist in the special education classrooms.
  • The Brookside custodial staff have spent many hours to make our school a safe, beautiful and accessible facility for students and the community.
  • Transition plans were written for all students, 16 years of age and older.
  • Cooperative efforts between county agencies were done to meet student needs. Michigan Rehabilitation Services serviced 7 students, Woodlands provided case management for many of the students with mental disabilities, and the Center for Independent Living assisted 4 students in the Community Skills Center program.
  • Self-esteem was promoted among staff and students through a variety of activities including: Student of the Month; Mandt Training; teaching decision making and problem solving; attending a seminar on Peer Mediation; expanding the Wellness Program for staff; encouraging staff to walk before and after school; and planning in-services dealing with stress.
  • A Crisis Response Team was trained and utilized to develop a plan and communicate to staff.
  • A Housing Fair for the Disabled was held in the fall with representatives from 17 agencies sharing information on services. Parent participation was 95%.
  • A Parent Support Group was established with regular meetings. Child care was provided.
  • The Early On of Cass County began meeting monthly to better service the families of infants and young children.