East Grand Rapids Public Schools

East Grand Rapids Public Schools offers a continuum of special education programs and services including early childhood services, resource programs, and categorical classrooms. Special education professional staff includes: special education teachers, school psychologists, school social workers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and teacher consultants. Our professional staff members provide instruction and support for our students with disabilities and their families.  East Grand Rapids Public Schools also collaborates with other public school districts within Kent County and Kent Intermediate School District to provide educational options for our students.

On February 7, 2024, our EGRPS mental health professionals presented Starting Early: How Social Media & Technology Affect Mental Health.  Our mental health professionals covered the latest research and shared practical steps to foster a healthy relationship between technology and mental health. Thank you to the EGRSF for sponsoring this event.  The video and presentation are found below and contain adult language and content.  

Video - Starting Early: How Social Media & Technology Affect Mental Health

Presentation - Starting Early: How Social Media & Technology Affect Mental Health

 

 

On February 21, 2024, Anthony Muller, an Addiction Specialist and Vice President of Substance Use Disorder Services at Samaritas and our East Grand Rapids High School mental health professionals presented Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use.  The presentation focused on warning signs, symptoms, and progression of substance use and ways the school can help support students and families who are on this journey.  The video and presentation are found below: 

Video - Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use

Presentation - Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use