Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
Mission Statement
The staff of the Doris Klaussen Development 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.
Below you will find calendars for DKDC classrooms at Doris Klaussen Developmental Center, Battle Creek Central HS and Marshall Public Schools.
DKDC 2023-2024:
August 23: First day of school- Full day students/staff
August 25: No School- Students (Staff PD)
September 1-4: No School- Students/Staff- Holiday
September 20: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
October 25: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
October 27: Students Half Day (Staff Full Records)
November 2-3: Students Half Day Conferences (Staff Full)
November 13: No School - Students (Staff PD)
November 22: No School Students/Staff - Comp Day
November 23-24: No School Students/Staff - Holiday
December 13: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
December 25 - January 5: No School- Students/Staff- Winter Break
January 12: Students Half Day (Staff Full Records)
January 15: No Students (Staff Full PD)
February 7: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
February 16 - 19: No School Staff or Students
March 15: Students Half Day (Staff Full Records)
March 20-21: Students Half Day-Conference (Staff full day)
March 22: No School Staff or Students - Comp Day
March 25 - April 1: No School- Students/Staff- Spring Break
April 10: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
May 8: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
May 27: No School Staff/Students - Holiday
June 7: Last Day of School-Half Day Students (Staff Full day Records)
DKDC HOURS 2023-2024:
- FULL DAY: 8:00AM-2:30PM
- HALF DAY: 8:00AM-11:15AM
- STAFF HOURS: 7:45AM-2:45PM (MON, WED, THUR, FRI) 7:45AM-3:30PM (TUES)
MARSHALL MS/HS 2023-2024:
August 22: First Day of School
August 25: No Students (Staff Full PD)
September 4: No Staff/Students - Holiday
September 20: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
October 5: Students Half Day (Staff Full Records)
October 6: Students Half Day
October 9: No Staff or Students
October 25: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
November 13: No Students (Staff Full PD)
November 22: No Staff or Students - Comp Day
November 23-24: No Staff or Students Thanksgiving Break
December 13: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
December 25- January 5: No School Staff /Students-Winter Break
January 15: No Students (Staff Full PD)
January 19: Students Half Day (Staff Full Records)
February 7: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
February 16 - 19: No Staff or Students
March 6: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
March 22: No Staff / Students - Comp Day
March 25 - March 29: No Staff / Students - Spring Break
April 10: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
April 26: No Staff or Students
May 8: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
May 27: No Staff or Students - Holiday
June 3,4,5,6 - Full day of School Staff / Students
June 6: Last Day of School
MARSHALL SCHOOLS HOURS 2023-2024:
- MS/HS FULL DAY: 7:40AM-2:40PM
- MS/HS HALF DAY: 7:40AM- 10:50AM
BCCHS 2023-2024:
AUGUST 23: First Day of School
August 25: No Students/Staff Full PD
September 1: No Staff/ Students
September 4: No Staff/ Students
September 20: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
October 25: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
November 3: Half Day Students
November 13: No Students (Staff Full PD)
November 22: No Staff /Students
November 23 - 24: No Staff / Students - Thanksgiving Break
December 13: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
December 25 - January 5: Winter Break
January 15: No Students (Staff Full PD)
January 18: Students Half Day
February 7: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
February 16 -19: No Staff or Students
March 22: No Staff/ Students
March 25 - 29: Spring Break
April 10: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
May 8: Students Half Day (Staff Full PD)
May 27: No Staff / Students
May 30: Students Half Day
June 3,4,5,6: Full Days
June 6: Last Day of School
BCCHS HOURS 2023-2024:
- FULL DAY: 7:30AM- 2:40PM
- HALF DAY: 7:30AM- 10:40AM
- STAFF HOURS: 7:15AM - 2:55PM
DKDC Building Fire Drills:
- September 27, 2023 at 9:30am
- October 10, 2023 at 1:00pm
- November 9, 2023 at 11:00am (lunchtime)
- April 11, 2024 at 12:30pm
- May 6, 2024 at 8:30am
DKDC Building Lockdown Drills:
- October 11, 2023 at 9:00am
- January 8, 2024 at 1:30pm
- March 6, 2024 at 11:00am
DKDC Building Tornado Drills:
- February 27, 2024 at 12:30pm
- March 20, 2024 at 1:00pm
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Classrooms for students with Autistic 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.
Severely Multiply Impaired (SXI)
Students receive instruction and are working toward independence in the following areas:
- mobility
- self-care skills
- social skills
- communication skills





Attendance Line:
(269) 441-4044