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Gryphon
Place's 2-1-1
has teamed with the Kalamazoo
Youth Development Network (KYDNet) to put together two printable Youth
Services Guides for your reference (click links below).
Kalamazoo
Regional Educational Service Agency
1819 East Milham
Rd, Kalamazoo,
(269) 385-1500
The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency is committed to
providing a wide variety of quality, educational support services and programs across Kalamazoo County and around the state.
KRESA offers educational and parenting support and classes throughout the
Kalamazoo area. Their Great
Start / Early Childhood program offers home visits, developmental
screenings, and playgroups (call 488-7599 for your reservation) throughout
the area for parents with children ages birth through age 5.
Kalamazoo Communities in
Schools
125 W. Exchange Pl, Kalamazoo, (269)
337-1601
Kalamazoo Communities In Schools (KCIS) brings together major service
providers, school officials, community volunteers, business leaders and
other concerned citizens to meet the various physical, social-emotional,
and academic needs of students. Through its network of community partners,
KCIS strives to help children and youth successfully learn, stay in school
and prepare for life. Topics of involvement include: Basic needs
(clothing, food, shoes), Elementary school programs, Middle and high
school programs, Mentoring and Tutoring, Business involvement in the
schools, Healthcare (general, dental, vision), Mental and social-emotional
health, Parent engagement, Charitable gifts, Volunteering .
Public
& Charter Schools
Gull
Lake Community Schools
Comprised
of two elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle and one
high school, Gull Lake Community Schools is a warm and friendly school district that totals 155 square miles and provides multiple opportunities for housing, work and recreation.
Kalamazoo
Public Schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools serves over 11,500 students in 2 traditional
high schools, 1 alternative high school, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. Of these schools, 8 are magnet
schools. Approximately 800 teachers and 1300 other employees work to meet
the needs of
their students. Kalamazoo Public Schools also provides specialized services through the
Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and
Science Center, Alternative Education and
Adult and Community Education
Center, and a new dual
language school, as well as a free PEEP
preschool program. They also have built and are in the process
of building new schools to incorporate growing enrollment in the area
due to the Kalamazoo
Promise. Portage
Public Schools
Portage Public Schools serves at least 24,000 households in the
cities of Portage, Texas, Pavilion, and Kalamazoo, including 8,790 students
attending 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, plus
their Community High
School. The District’s vision statement is, “Portage Public Schools will shape the future by empowering every student to contribute intelligently and ethically in an information rich, global society.” Plainwell
Community Schools
Plainwell Community Schools is a growing suburban/rural public school district located
just north of Kalamazoo. The district includes the town of Plainwell and spreads to encompass 75 square miles in Allegan, Barry and Kalamazoo Counties. It draws nearly 3,000 students to its educational programs
and includes three elementary schools, one
middle school, and one high school, plus their Renaissance High School, a non-traditional school for teenagers and adults. Schoolcraft
Community Schools
Schoolcraft is located just south of Kalamazoo and incorporates
a small district of early and upper elementary, middle, and high
schools. They serve approximately 1200 students with a low teacher
to student ratio for a personal learning experience.
Van
Buren Intermediate School District
This school district incorporates 11 different public school
areas near Kalamazoo, including Mattawan
Consolidated Schools, and the public schools of Bangor,
Bloomingdale, Covert, Decatur, Gobles, Hartford, Lawrence, Lawton, Paw
Paw, and South Haven. Please visit the VBISD website for links to
all these public schools.
Vicskburg
Community Schools
This district is located just SE of Kalamazoo and is comprised of
three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Visit
their website or view a descriptive color
brochure to find out more about them.
Please contact us to add
a listing.
Private
Schools
Gagie
School
(preschool - 8th grade)
615 Fairview Ave, (269) 342-8008
Mastering fundamental skills serves as the foundation for lifelong
learning. Going beyond mastering the facts, the Gagie School produces
avid readers, curious learners, and independent thinkers. The School
exists for the child; it embraces the distinctiveness and individuality
of children and is committed to unlocking the gifts that each child
possesses in mind, body, and spirit.
Hackett
Catholic Central High School
1000 W. Kilgore Rd. Kalamazoo, (269) 381-2646
They are committed to preparing their students for lifelong success by promoting and developing faith, character, and academic achievement in a supportive and challenging Catholic faith-based environment.
Heritage
Christian Academy (K
- 12th grade)
6312 Quail Run Dr, Kalamazoo, (269) 372-1400
Heritage Christian Academy provides K - 12 education for approximately 270 students representing more than 40 area churches.
Their mission is to prepare students for a life of service by teaching, modeling and encouraging Biblical principles while pursuing academic
excellence.
Kalamazoo
Christian School Association
Offices are located at 2121 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, (269) 381-2044
KCSA operates a total of seven schools in the area, comprised of three
preschools, two elementary schools, one middle and one high school at
various locations throughout Kalamazoo. Please visit their website
about the different schools, or contact their office for more information.
Kazoo
School (preschool - 8th grade)
1401 Cherry St, Kalamazoo, (269) 345-3239
Kazoo School is an independent school for children in preschool through
8th grade. They are dedicated to achieving academic excellence while developing in each child a positive self-image, love of learning, and respect for others. Through a progressive, interdisciplinary, developmental curriculum, and a cooperative community of students, staff, and family, each child's intellectual, social, physical, emotional and creative growth is nurtured. Kalamazoo
Country Day School (preschool - 8th grade)
4221 East Milham, Portage, (269) 329-0116
Kalamazoo Country Day School currently serves approximately 220 students
in Preschool through Eighth Grade with 20 full-time instructors and 7
part time instructors. A non-profit independent school, they
provide a supportive, challenging and creative academic environment for talented and motivated students to prepare them for lifelong achievement. Kalamazoo
Junior Academy (K - 10th grade)
1601 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, (269) 342-8943
They are a Seventh-day Adventist, K-10 Christian school committed to providing quality education in a Christ-filled environment. The
Montessori School (preschool - 11yrs of age)
750 Howard St, Kalamazoo & 6274 N. 32nd St, Richland, (269) 349-3248
The Montessori School is a nonprofit education corporation dedicated to assisting families with the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of their children in accordance with the principles and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
They also offer childcare before and after school, conference and
vacation childcare, summer programs, and a satellite campus in Richland. Otis
Montessori Academy
(preschool - K)
810 East Centre Ave,
Portage, (269) 327-8277
St.
Augustine Cathedral Elementary School (young
5's - 8th grade)
600 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo, (269) 349-1945
They provide a Catholic-centered education to the children of the parish and surrounding
community. They have a strong core curriculum based on a traditional program of reading, writing, arithmetic, and Christian values. They also offer exceptional programs in art, music, creative writing, physical education, computer science, and other areas. Saint
Michael Lutheran School (preschool
- 8th grade)
7211 Oakland Dr, Portage, school: (269) 327-0512,
childcare: (269) 327 -4889
Saint Michael Lutheran School is comprised of a preschool, K-8
program, and their Christ for Kids Childcare Center. The school prides itself on offering a Christ-centered, strong academic program. St.
Monica Elementary School (preschool - 8th
grade)
530 West Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, (269)345-2444
A Roman Catholic educational community dedicated to integrating the teachings of the
church with a sound, academically challenging curriculum.
Please contact us to add a listing.
Preschools
See also private
schools above if they include preschool. CHUM
Co-op Preschool
7028 Oakland Dr, Portage, (269) 251-2131
CHUM Co-op Preschool is a non-profit, educational and developmental program for young children. We believe children learn best through play and hands-on activities.
Programs are for children ages 3 & 4 years old.
Comstock
Co-op Preschool
929 Charlotte, Kalamazoo, (269) 342-5054
Parents and children learning together — half-day programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Close to downtown Kalamazoo; serving Comstock, Parchment, Kalamazoo and beyond.
Gull
Lake Beginning Advantage Preschool
11775 East D Ave, Richland, (269) 488-5018
For Children Turning Ages 3 or 4 by December 1st of the current school year.
Hilltop
Preschool
2122 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, (269)
382-2360 ext 213
Hilltop Preschool, located in the education wing in Zion Lutheran Church,
has been providing a nurturing Christian environment where children feel
safe to learn and grow since 1978. For ages 3-5 plus a wraparound
program.
Jack & Jill Cooperative Preschool
8047 Church Street, Richland,
269-629-9149
A non-profit, cooperative preschool offering both 3 year old classes and
Pre-K classes. KPS
PEEP Preschool Program
Info from KPS Early Childhood Office, 1220 Howard, Kalamazoo, (269)
337-0095
The KPS prekindergarten program is available free to eligible children
living within the school district who will be 4 years old on or before the
first of December 2009. PEEP is a state funded half-day program
which offers morning or afternoon sessions, opening the World of Learning
(OWL) curriculum, and transportation is available (restrictions
apply). Applications may be picked up at the KPS Administration
building or at any of the elementary buildings. For an application
or more information call or visit the KPS Early Childhood Office. Looking
Glass Preschool
5527 Parkview Ave. Osthemo, (269)
372-9766
Encouraging active and investigative learning. Offers infant,
toddler, preschool, and before and after programs, holiday and break care,
kindergarten readiness and private kindergarten, and Madhatter Summer Camp
for ages 6-12 years. Nature's
Way Preschool
4442 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, (269) 343-7342
Nature’s Way Preschool offers a 36-week curriculum combining traditional readiness learning and preschool age-appropriate activities, with an emphasis on environmental education. Each day student are engaged in nature study, guided play time, readiness activities to develop fine and gross motor skills, dramatic play, rhythm and movement, songs and finger plays, language arts, story time, outdoor exploration and nature walks. Classes begin after Labor Day and end before Memorial Day. Nature's Way is closed holidays and weekends, and follows the public school calendars related to major breaks such as Winter and Spring breaks.
Parchment Methodist Co-op Preschool
225 Glendale, Parchment, (269) 349-9194
A non-profit preschool with programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Play-based
curriculum in a loving environment. Low co-op commitment and reasonable
rates. Serving the Parchment, Comstock, and Kalamazoo areas. PCCN
Co-op Preschool
2731 West Milham Rd, Portage, (269) 323-7855
PCCN (Portage Congregational Community Nursery) is a cooperative preschool
with programs for both 3 and 4 year olds where the teacher, the parents and the children all work together. Our school is not based on the philosophy of having all children attain a certain level of academic achievement, but rather the consistent nurturing of each individual child to fulfill his/her own particular social, physical, emotional and academic capabilities.
YMCA
4606 Croyden Ave, Kalamazoo, (269) 373-5776
1001 W. Maple St, Kalamazoo, (269) 345-9622 (includes kindergarten
wraparound)
YMCA preschools strive to provide a high quality Early Childhood Education program by creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children and responds to the needs of families. Our parents and staff work together to meet the needs of the children and their families.
Serves children ages 2˝-6, and children must be toilet
trained.
Please contact us to add a listing.
Homeschooling
Groups
Please visit Homeschool
Kalamazoo for lots more local information about homeschool
opportunities in Kalamazoo Home Education League of
Michigan
HELM is dedicated to informing families who believe in the value of education in the home setting about public policy issues which commonly concern them. Kalamazoo
Homeschool Connection
KAHC is an eclectic group of families in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area who meet on a regular basis to offer support and
camaraderie in our homeschool journeys. They are a non-religious, tolerant and fun group who enjoy exploring new horizons in our children's (and our own) education. Kalamazoo Homeschool Connection exists mainly for the opportunity to share ideas and support in a relaxed setting while the children play nearby (or under our feet!). There are occasional field trip activities going on as someone feels inspired to put something together.
They are an open group to whomever desires to genuinely share and learn. Kalamazoo Area Homeschool Association
KAHSA is an association of Christian families who recognize that the education of their children is the primary responsibility of the parents and who feel compelled to provide that education in the home setting.
Their website lists various support groups in the area, as well as classes
and resources available to homeschoolers. Kalamazoo OASIS Homeschool Support
For anyone who wants to stay "in the loop" about opportunities for homeschoolers! We will relay information about homeschool
activities, opportunities, and classes for homeschoolers in the Southwest Michigan Area. We also have a Support Group Mom's meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Tutoring &
Educational Services
Academically Talented Youth Program
The Lee Honors College, Western Michigan
University, (269) 387-3230
The Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) at Western Michigan
University’s Lee Honors College is designed for academically talented
middle and high school students. ATYP focuses on students who are
highly gifted in either math or language arts. They begin to identify
appropriate students during their 6th grade year and enroll students in
their 7th or 8th grade year. They provide middle school students with high
school curriculum at a rate and depth that meets their unique talents.
ATYP allows school districts to give their most advanced students the
curriculum they need, when they are ready for it, with the acceleration
and intensity they require.
The Alcott Center
for Cognitive Enhancement, LLC
8799 Gull Road, Richland and 3351 Eagle Run Drive NE (inside BRAINS),
Grand Rapids
Vince Carahaly, Program Director, 800-588-5805 x2,
vince@thinkalcott.com
Individualized, research-based learning programs for children with poor
grades, learning disabilities, speech and language delays, and other
delays/disorders that hinder educational development. Locations in
Richland and Grand Rapids, MI. In-clinic, home programming and long
distance programs available.
Children's Advocacy
Resources for Education
The Law Office of Kristin Totten, 2442 Ramblewood Dr, Kalamazoo,
269-270-1278,
kristin@kristintotten.com
C.A.R.E. was created to ensure that the rights of children with
disabilities and their parents are protected. Specifically, the right that
all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education
(FAPE) focused on special education and related services designed to meet
the child's unique needs and prepare her/him for further education,
employment, and independent living.
Specialized Language
Development Center
504 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, (269)
345-2661
3056 Walker Ridge Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, (616) 361-1182
The Specialized Language Development (SLD) Center , a community resource
of West Michigan, is committed to bringing the power of reading, writing
and spelling to all individuals with dyslexia or other unique learning
styles, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Offers
Learning Assessment Evaluation, Tutoring, and Professional
Development, as well as various classes and events. They also
offer a "Kids Helping Kids" program, developed to help school
age children learn patience, tolerance and understanding of different
learning styles in the classroom, while contributing back by helping their
fellow classmates through fund-raising events. It is imperative that
children understand that we all have unique and special gifts, allowing us
to achieve success through reading, writing, and spelling. The Kids
Helping Kids is easy, fun and educational. For more information on
this program, please contact Maura Race at
mrace@sldcenter.org.
Sylvan Learning Center of Portage
1350 W Centre Ave, Suite 120, Portage,
(269) 327-5237
Help your child catch up, keep up, or get ahead. For more than
27 years, Sylvan has helped more than two million students learn to read,
write, calculate and organize themselves to reach their potential inside
and outside of the classroom. More importantly, Sylvan has helped children
develop a love of learning and a confidence that they carry throughout
their lives.
Tutor Doctor
Mark Taylor, Educational Consultant
serving West Michigan, (269) 762-8482,
mtaylor@tutordoctor.com
Tutor Doctor is the leader in offering affordable one-on-one, in-home
tutoring for all grades and subjects with certified tutors, and custom
tailored programs to achieving the students goals. Please contact us to add a listing.
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