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...

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...