Children grow and develop at their own pace, but typically between age 3 and 5, children reach several milestones. Developmental Milestones can help identify when a child is struggling and provide direction to find out why. Children who are not meeting their milestones may need additional support (intervention) to help them prepare for kindergarten and beyond. If you are concerned about your child's development, DON'T WAIT! Acting early can make a big difference!
Parents should make a referral to their resident district's Special Education Coordinator for an education based evaluation for supports and/or services.
Unsure of your residing district? Find Your School District and Nearby Schools.
Any additional questions, you can reach out to Lyndsay Carey, Director of Early Childhood Education at Marquette-Alger RESA 906-226-5136.
Special Education Coordinators by District
- AuTrain-Onota Public Schools — Kyra Thorpe, 906-458-2239, kthorpe@maresa.org
- Burt Township School District — Kyra Thorpe, 906-458-2239, kthorpe@maresa.org
- Gwinn Area Community Schools — Jan Pruden, 906-346-9247, jan.pruden@gwinnschools.org
- Ishpeming Public Schools — Tamara Doney, 906-485-5501 x402, tdoney@ishpemingschools.com
- Marquette Area Public Schools — Rebecca Johnson, 906-225-4319, rzjohnson@mapsnet.org
- Munising Public Schools — Kyra Thorpe, 906-458-2239, kthorpe@maresa.org
- Negaunee Public Schools — Kellie Socia, 906-475-4156, kellie.socia@negauneeschools.org
- NICE Community School District — Nathan Longton, 906-485-1021, longtonn@nice.k12.mi.us
- North Star Montessori Academy — Mary Vandermolen, 906-226-0156, mvandermolen@nsacd.com
- Powell Township Schools — Errica Ingram, 906-345-9355, eingram@powellschool.com
- Republic-Michigamme Schools — Emily Harmon, 906-376-2277, rmschool@r-mschool.org
- Superior Central School District — Erin Beaupied, 906-439-5532, ebeaupied@superiorcentralschools.org
- Wells Township School — Kyra Thorpe, 906-458-2239, kthorpe@maresa.org