The Charlevoix Intermediate School District is one of 57 ISDs in Michigan.


Char-Em serves:
- 11,450 students in 11 local public school districts, 6 private schools, and 3 public school academies.

- over 1,000 handicapped students and over 2,500 students in vocational education.

- 1,005 square miles and over 800 school personnel in the ISD area.

Char-Em ISD:
- combines resources to provide regional services efficiently and cost effectively operates specialized schools and programs for students.

- provides technical assistance in many ways to local school districts is the link between school districts and the Michigan Department of Education

2010-11 Char-Em ISD Priorities Brochure

Where Is Char-em ISD Located?


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Directions to Char-Em ISD:

Detroit to Charlevoix
Take I-75 north to Gaylord (Exit 282), Go west on M-32 to East Jordan. Go west on M-66 to Charlevoix. Go north on US-31 to downtown.

Ann Arbor to Charlevoix
Take US-23 north to I-75 (Flint area).Go north on I-75 to Gaylord (Exit 282), Go west on M-32 to East Jordan. Go west on M-66 to Charlevoix. Go north on US-31 to downtown.

Lansing to Charlevoix
Take US-27 north to I-75 (south of Grayling).Go north on I-75 to Gaylord (Exit 282), Go west on M-32 to East Jordan. Go north on M-66 to Charlevoix. Go north on US-31 to downtown.

Grand Rapids to Charlevoix
Take US-131 north to Mancelona. Go west on M-66 to Charlevoix. Go north on US-31 to downtown.

Sault Ste. Marie to Charlevoix
Take I-75 south to Indian River (Exit 310). Go west on M-68 to Alanson. Go south on US-31 to Charlevoix.

Where we're located in Charlevoix: