Schools, health officials fight flu Five separate school buildings across St. Clair County will host H1N1 flu clinics in the coming weeks as the St. Clair County Health Department seeks to inoculate some 25,000 students. The vaccine is free. Children are in the at-risk category, as are pregnant women and emergency responders. Read more about the clinics by going to the health department's website.

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 Culinary program featured on cable TV

  Here is what you'll see in the November edition of Technically Speaking,  

  TEC's electronic newsletter.         

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 RESA employees plan holiday activities

  Some of what you'll find in the latest edition of 499 Range Road, the RESA

  electronic newsletter: 

  – How RESA employees are helping others for the holidays.

  – What is planned for the countywide Professional Development Day.

  – Why the Facilities Team is asking employees for help.

  – What's coming up on Dateline:Schools on cable TV and local radio.

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Pioneers of Medicine DVD now available

The accomplishments of four Port Huron physicians who made an impact on the profession that was felt worldwide are remembered in a DVD documentary, Port Huron's Pioneers of Medicine. The documentary was produced by the Education Technology staff of the RESA, in partnership with the Port Huron Museum and the St. Clair County Medical Society. The four physicians featured are: Dr. Nicholas Douvas, who revolutionized eye surgery; Dr. Charles Townley, an innovative orthopedic surgeon; Dr. John Coury, a former president of the American Medical Association; and Dr. Cyrus Stockwell, a Civil War-era physician who was the first president of the Michigan State Medical Society. Copies of the video are available for $10 by contacting Susan Rutkofske at ext. 4149. 

Watch the documentary 

Parents, families should prepare for H1N1 flu

The new school year brings the renewed possibility of the spread of the H1N1 virus. Schools, staff and parents can prepare themselves by being educated on the disease. The new issue of Healthy Kids details ways to lessen the chance of contamination and offers tips on how parents can be ready in case the virus affects their children or closes schools. 

Read the Fall issue of Healthy Kids

Download a poster on preventing colds and flu

READ THE LATEST EDITION OF NATURE NOTES

Program is a dream come true for intern

Read about a summer program that gave a local intern the chance to share the natural environment with young people. Nature Notes is the newsletter for supporters of the Pine River Nature Center. Find out how to subscribe, and learn about the latest activities at the nature center by reading the Fall 2009 edition.

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Student-built sheds for sale

Sheds built by students in TEC's Construction Trades program are available for sale at RESA. Four of the sheds are 8' x 12' x 7' with a 5' double door. The other four are built on an 8' x 12' base with the shed measuring 8' x 8' x 7' with a 5' double door and a small porch. Each shed costs $1,400, which covers the cost of materials and tax. Anyone who is interested can call 455-4211.

View pictures of the sheds

Homeless DVDs available statewide

RESA-created DVDs* exploring the plight of homeless students are available to order. The DVDs give a first-hand look at the cause of homelessness and how educators can respond.

* Videos are also available upon request.

Click here for DVD order form

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Keep up on the latest programs for educators

The RESA provides sessions throughout the year on a range of topics for educators.

View coming workshops

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