Topics related to education, teaching, instruction, and training in Saginaw, Michigan are the focus of this portion of our guide.
Although teaching and instruction are often used interchangeably, there are differences between the two.
Teaching is more involved than instruction. Teachers deal with different techniques, strategies, and approaches designed to facilitate learning. Teaching generally involves instruction as a component.
Instruction is far less complex, as it refers simply to giving direction. A teacher might instruct students how to fill out a test, but getting the correct answers is the result of teaching. When you buy a furniture kit from IKEA, it will include instructions for assembling it.
For the purposes of categorization, appropriate resources may include Saginaw child care centers, preschools, and pre-kindergartens, as well as K-12 programs, whether operated as a public, private, or religious entity. Of course, vocational schools, colleges, and universities located within the city may be listed here, as well. Others may include homeschooling programs, tutoring services, and specialized types of instruction, such as driver training programs and music or dance classes.
The chief provider of public K-12 education in Saginaw is the Saginaw Public School District, which currently operates twelve elementary schools, two combined elementary/middle schools, two middle schools, a combined middle/high school, and two high schools. Although primarily serving the surrounding townships, Saginaw Township Community Schools, Swan Valley School District, and Carrollton Public Schools are headquartered in Saginaw, or within the Saginaw mailing address, and may be listed here, as well. The Saginaw Independent School District offers career and technical education, early childhood services, special education, and technical and instructional services to member districts.
Faith-based schools offering a curriculum for students in grades K-12, or a portion thereof, include Bridgeport Baptist Academy (K-5), Grace Christian School (PK-8), Community Baptist Christian School (PK-12), Nouvel Catholic Central (PK-12), and Growing Years Christian School and Child Care Center, which serves children from six weeks to twelve years of age.
Saginaw Valley State University is located nearby in University Center, while Dorsey College and Ross Medical both have campuses in Saginaw.
Additionally, there are several child care centers, Montessori schools, and other pre-kindergarten programs in Saginaw.
These, and any other websites representing educational or instructional programs in Saginaw, are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
A ministry of the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, the K-6 Christian school is located on King Road in Saginaw, Michigan. The address, phone number, and email address are posted on the site, along with staff and faculty introductions, and an overview of the school campus, which includes a full-size gymnasium, computer lab, ball field, and playground, are featured. A registration form, school calendar, and policy information are provided. A promotional video is also available.
https://www.2bba.com/
Serving Carrollton Township in Saginaw County, CPS is part of the Saginaw Intermediate School District. Its campuses include Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton Middle School, and Carrollton High School, each of which is featured here, with schedules, locations, and faculty and staff contacts. Enrollment information, registration policies, and forms are available online, and school programs and activities are published on the site, which includes parent resources.
https://www.carrolltonpublicschools.org/
Community Baptist Christian School
Founded by Pastor Douglas Jackson as a ministry of Community Baptist Church, CBCS is a PK-12th-grade Christian school on Gratiot Road in Saginaw, Michigan. Its location, administrative contacts, curriculum, and educational programs, and extracurricular activities, such as sports and music programs, field trips, and others, are discussed. The school's administrative, faculty, and staff are introduced, and the school dress code and a calendar of events are posted on the site.
https://www.cbcs.info/
Offering a non-denominational Christian school curriculum at the 3-4-year-old preschool and daycare, elementary school (K-5), and middle school (6-8) levels, the school is located on Mackinaw Road in Saginaw, Michigan. Its grade-level programs are featured, and its faculty and staff are introduced, along with school schedules, and information about its daycare and after-school care programs. Volunteer opportunities are posted on the site, and tuition or donations may be paid online.
https://gracebaptistsaginaw.org/grace-christian-school
Growing Years is a privately owned preschool and childcare center serving children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Discussed are its infants (6 weeks to 1 year), waddlers (1-2 years), toddlers (2-2.5 years) young threes (2.5-3 years), three-year-olds (3 years) four-year-olds (3-4 years) young fives (4-5 years), and after-school and school-age summer programs. Its location, hours, contacts, and curriculum are outlined, and testimonials and job opportunities are posted.
https://www.growingyearsearlylearning.com/
Serving the community since the 1870s, the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Saginaw were consolidated in 1984, and Nouvel Catholic Central High School was opened in the fall of that year. The history of NCC schools is outlined, and its board of trustees, logo usage policies, admission policies, tuition, and registration schedules. Its pre-kindergarten, Montessori, elementary, middle school, and high school curricula are outlined, alumni programs defined, and school schedules are posted.
https://nouvelcatholic.org/
Saginaw Independent School District
Headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, SISD is an intermediate school district that serves most of Saginaw County, coordinating the efforts of local boards of education and providing other services, although it has no operating authority over schools. Participating districts and schools are highlighted, and their early childhood services, instructional services, finance services, technical services, special education services, and career and technical education services are set forth.
https://www.sisd.cc/
Operating 17 schools, including an early childhood center, 10 elementary schools, a middle school, 3 high schools, an alternative high school, and a career and technical education center, the public school district specializes in PK-12th-grade education, although it provides early childhood education and adult programs, as well. Its K-12 curriculum offerings and co-curricular and athletic offerings are highlighted, its school campuses are featured, and enrollment policies are set forth.
https://www.spsd.net/
Saginaw Township Community Schools
STCS is a public school district in Saginaw Township, just west of the City of Saginaw. Affiliated with the Saginaw Intermediate School District, the district focuses on providing a K-12th-grade education, although it also offers services to pre-kindergarten students. Its school campuses are featured, with addresses, school schedules, and faculty and staff contacts. District administrative offices and departments are included, and employment opportunities are posted on the site.
https://www.stcs.org/
Society for College and University Planning
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the SCUP has members in thirty-three counties worldwide, serving to assist in the development of individual and organizational planning capacities, with the goal of strengthening and transforming institutions of higher education. Its priorities, strategies, projects, and example plans are highlighted, along with various planning types, and a schedule of conferences and programs, and various learning resources are discussed.
https://www.scup.org/
Founded in 1985, Steps features three Montessori classrooms that are operated on the basis of the research and findings of Dr. Maria Montessori, as well as childcare services between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, including flexible childcare before and after classroom sessions. Montessori classes are held five days a week, with three multi-age classrooms, two in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Its faculty and staff are introduced, and the Montessori program is discussed.
https://www.stepsmontessori.org/
Associated with the Saginaw Intermediate School District, SVSD is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, from which it serves a twenty square mile area that includes James Township, northeastern Swan Creek Township, and eastern Thomas Township, operating Robert B. Havens Elementary School, Shields Elementary School, Swan Valley Middle School, and Swan Valley High School, each of which are featured here, along with a district calendar, and sports schedules. The board of education is listed.
https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
