Doris Klaussen Developmental Center

Mission Statement

The staff of the Doris Klaussen Developmental Center are committed to developing the greatest level of independence in every student. Within a caring and supportive school setting, our highly-trained staff utilizes instructional best practices and research based interventions to create and implement individualized programming for each student.

Drill Schedule:

Fire drills-

October 1, 2026

November 10, 2026

April 16, 2027

May 4, 2027

Lockdown drills-

October 29, 2026

January 12, 2027

March 10, 2027

Tornado drills-

March 17, 2027

April 10, 2027

Below you will find calendars for DKDC classrooms at Doris Klaussen Developmental Center, Battle Creek Central HS and Marshall Public Schools.

2026 - 2027 Calendar for DKDC Building

August 26, 2026 - First Day of School (Full Day)
August 28, 2026- No School
September 4, 2026 - No School
September 7, 2026 - No School (Holiday)
September 23, 2026 - Half Day
October 15, 2026 - Half Day (Conferences)
October 16, 2026 - Half Day (Conferences)
October 23, 2026 - Half Day
November 6, 2026 - No School
November 11, 2026 - Half Day
November 25-27, 2026 - No School (Holiday)
December 9, 2026 - Half Day
December 21 - January 1, 2027 - No School (Winter Break)
January 15, 2027 - Half Day
January 18, 2027 - No School
January 27, 2027 - Half Day
February 11, 2027 - Half Day (Conferences)
February 12, 2027 - Half Day
February 15, 2027 - No School
March 3, 2027 - Half Day
March 19, 2027 - Half Day
March 26, 2027 - April 2, 2027 - No School (Spring Break)
April 28, 2027 - Half Day
May 31, 2027 - No School (Holiday)
June 4, 2027 - Half Day
June 9, 2027 - Last Day of School

Full Day: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Half Day: 8:00am - 11:15am

2026 - 2027 Calendar for DKDC Students at Marshall Public Schools

August 26, 2026 - First Day of School (Full Day)
September 4, 2026 - No School
September 7, 2026 - No School (Holiday)
September 23, 2026 - Half Day
October 15, 2026 - Half Day for Students (Conferences)
October 16, 2026 - Half Day for Students (Conferences)
October 19, 2026 - No School
October 30, 2026 - Half Day
November 6, 2026 - No School
November 11, 2026 - Half Day
November 25 - 27, 2026 - No School (Holiday)
December 9, 2026 - Half Day
December 17, 2026 - Half Day
December 18, 2026 - January 1, 2027 - No School (Holiday Break)
January 18, 2027 - No School
January 27, 2027 - Half Day
February 11, 2027 - Half Day (Conferences)
February 12, 2027 - Half Day
February 15, 2027 - No School
March 3, 2027 - Half Day
March 26 - April 2, 2027 - No School (Spring Break)
April 28, 2027 - Half Day
May 31, 2027 - No School (Holiday)
June 9, 2026 - Half Day for Students
June 10, 2026 - Last Day of School, Half Day

Marshall Building Hours for Students:

Full Day HS: 7:40am - 2:30pm
Half Day HS: 7:40am - 10:55am
Full Day MS: 7:40am - 2:30pm
Half Day MS: 7:40am - 10:55am

Name

Position

269-964-9426 ex 4245

Hallie Woods

Special Education Coordinator

(269) 964-9426, ext. 4221

Michael Zaleski

Special Education Coordinator

(269) 964-9426, ext. 4245

Ashley Widrig

Behavior and Transition Support Specialist

(269) 964-9426, ext. 4223

Amy Landers

Teacher Consultant, Day Treatment

(269) 964-9426, ext. 4251

Katy Halsmer

Teacher Consultant, Special Education

(269) 964-9426, ext. 4283

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Classrooms for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provide a low student/teacher ratio using a variety of instructional strategies such as TEACCH, Picture Exchange System and sensory-motor integration. Curriculum includes a continuum from Michigan Curriculum Framework to Michigan Model Curriculum for Supported Independence. Inclusion in general education classes is a part of the educational program when determined appropriate.

Cognitive Impaired (CI)

Moderately Impaired (MoCI)

Students receive instruction and are working toward independence in the following areas:

self-care skills
social skills
daily living skills
leisure skills, functional academic skills
community-based instruction
communication skills

Severely Impaired (SCI)

Students receive instruction and are working toward independence in the following areas:

self-care skills
social skills
cognitive skills
sensory needs
mobility
pre-vocational skills
communication skills

Day Treatment (DAYTX)

This is a highly structured educational program for students with severe emotional impairment and mental health challenges. It is a placement option after other "least restrictive environments" options have been attempted and proven to be unsuccessful. The purpose of this program is to provide students with a safe and structural alternative placement in which to learn behaviors that are necessary to be successful in their regular school setting.