See the Early Childhood / Great Start Collaborative State of the Community report on this page, after the ISD overview 30 years of Career and Technical Education in Char-Em ISD! There continue to be many uncertainties in the world of education, but one constant...
Regional educators, legislators reflect and comment on Michigan budget process and delays When the Michigan legislature passed a state budget on Oct. 3, 2025, it was a relief to the state’s school district leaders that resources were finally locked in to serve...
Each year, Char-Em ISD and the Great Start Collaborative put together State of the Community reports for regional chambers of commerce. This year's reports can be found at the links below: Char-Em ISD 2025 State of the Community Report Great Start Collaborative...
CHARLEVOIX - Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District and four of its partner districts were recognized recently for their work in implementing a framework of supports that helps to meet the needs of each student, through various tiers of instruction and...
The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties recently received preschool funding that will support families and children in Northern Michigan. The Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area...
Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2024-25 school year It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open...
That children are born healthy, thriving, developmentally on track, and prepared to succeed CHARLEVOIX – Every three years, the Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start requires Great Start Collaboratives across the state to update their...
In fall 2017, voters throughout Char-Em ISD approved a 10-year, 1.0-mill Regional Enhancement Millage to benefit students in all 11 public school districts within Char-Em. Now at the five-year mark of the 10-year collection, local district superintendents are...
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District’s efforts to utilize data in improving student outcomes have been recognized with a state-level award for the 2023-24 school year. The Michigan Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Technical Assistance Center annually...
Many teenagers surely would get on board with being able to design and build ready-to-ride skateboards, longboards, snowboards and paddle boards during the school day. With the help of a new $50,000 grant, students in Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE)...
A new group of about a dozen 19- to 26-year olds has become part of the daily rhythm at North Central Michigan College as they dine at the Iron Horse Cafe, work in the kitchen, help clean computer labs, and traverse the campus. In fact, most people would likely assume...
See the Early Childhood / Great Start Collaborative State of the Community report on this page, after the ISD overview 30 years of Career and Technical Education in Char-Em ISD! There continue to be many uncertainties in the world of education, but one constant...
Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request on the May 5, 2026, ballot 23 programs operating in 50+ classrooms, dozens of K-12 initiatives funded by millage Learn about all Char-Em ISD Career Tech programming and initiatives on the CTE website On May 5,...
From Behavioral Health Coordinator, Alicia Schlehuber, Dec. 16, 2025 The urgent issue of social media's impact on youth mental health remains a top concern, as recently highlighted at the Advancing School Mental Health Conference put on by the National Center for...