the four-day training will run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13-16, 2023 The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties is launching the second phase of its doula initiative: postpartum training. The collaborative has worked over the...
Beyond Basics looking to hire local candidates for open tutoring positions A Michigan nonprofit offering intensive literacy tutoring in all grades needing extra reading support will be setting up classrooms in four Char-Em ISD school districts this fall. Alanson,...
Districts throughout Char-Em ISD are preparing to welcome students back for the 2023-24 school year. Following are opening dates for local districts:
Aug. 28: Central Lake
Aug. 29: Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, East Jordan
Sept. 5: Alanson, Charlevoix, Ellsworth, Harbor Springs, Pellston, Petoskey, Concord Academy Boyne, Concord Academy Petoskey
Char-Em ISD is hiring!
Accountant - Lead
Accounts Payable
Bus Drivers
Bus Riders (who assist drivers)
Special Education Teacher Assistant
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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...
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
Precious cargo aboard! Char-Em ISD is looking for substitute bus drivers and riders/aides for our multiple bus routes to and from Char-Em programs. Flexible hours and days mean you choose when you can provide coverage of routes. Char-Em pays for all required driver...
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...
The Class of 2036! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2023-24 school year It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families,...
In order to support local school districts as they respond to student behavioral and mental health needs, Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District has created a Behavioral Health Coordinator position. Alicia Schlehuber, currently the Special Populations Coordinator for the Public Schools of Petoskey, has been hired to fill the new role. The Behavioral Health Coordinator will work […]
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...
Great Start Collaborative becomes ‘HOPE Certified’ with focus on Positive Childhood Experiences A groundbreaking shift in how children and families thrive is underway in Northwest Michigan. The Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet, and...
New accessible playground communication boards support inclusive play for all students CENTRAL LAKE - All young students have one thing in common: They love to have fun on playgrounds. For some students who are nonverbal, expressing their interests and feelings while...
Char-Em Board of Education meets the EJ Shoe Club! The Char-Em ISD Board of Education held its regular November meeting at East Jordan Middle High School on Nov. 17, 2025, where members enjoyed a presentation by the Shoe Club, a club for 7th and 8th graders that is...
MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 announces second round of grant awards to support family engagement and literacy Region 2 includes Char-Em ISD, Manistee ISD, Northwest Education Services, and Wexford-Missaukee ISD Celebrating National Family Engagement Month,...