Current News
Great Start Collaborative kicks off 2024-25 fiscal year with ambitious initiatives and family-focused projects
Each fall, the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties takes time to review its previous year’s accomplishments and map out what initiatives lie ahead to support families with young children in Northern Michigan.
Looking back at achievements and ahead to the future also provides an in-depth look at the reach of the collaborative into local communities and families in the 2.5-county service region. Read the highlights in the Great Start Collaboartive media release
2024-25 Educational Directory now available online
Each year, Char-Em ISD puts together an Educational Directory listing contact information for all staff members of the ISD and the 11 public school districts, 2 charter academies and 5 private schools in our service region. Access the Educational Directory at this link.
We’re hiring: Char-Em ISD current job openings
Char-Em ISD is hiring!
Bus Drivers and substitutes
Bus Riders (who assist drivers) and substitutes
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Schedule a driver's license road test
Char-Em ISD road testers are scheduling driving tests for those seeking auto, motorcycle and CDL licenses. Students and adults are encouraged to contact the test administrators directly; their contact information can be found on the Driver’s License Road Testing page.
Listen in: Char-Em ISD's podcast, 'Leaders in Education'
CEISD has launched the Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education podcast featuring experts in education covering a variety of subjects and topics. We will be adding new podcasts regularly. The Career and Technical Education Department has also started a new podcast, the Career Tech Effect. The CTE podcasts can be found on the Leaders in Education podcast network.
Visit the Leaders in Education podcast to listen in to both podcast series.
Preschool Pre-Application
Preschool Pre-Application
Parents and guardians may begin the preschool program enrollment process by completing a pre-application for children ages 0-5. Fill out the pre-application
Upcoming Events
December 2024
January 2025
CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training 2024-25 (Full Training)
Literacy Q & A – Small Group Instruction, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness
Alanson Public School
Beaver Island Community School
Boyne City Public Schools
Boyne Falls Public School
Central Lake Public Schools
Charlevoix Public Schools
Concord Academy Boyne
Concord Academy Petoskey
East Jordan Public Schools
Harbor Springs Public Schools
Pellston Public Schools
Public Schools of Petoskey
Ellsworth Community School
Tap district name to visit district site.