The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on February 16. Click here to view a PowerPoint, "Ingham ISD: Addressing Fiscal Realities," that was presented during the meeting.
The Michigan Department of Education is looking for more community sponsors to run summer food programs to prevent more than 510,000 children in Michigan from going hungry when school lunchrooms close for the summer.
Middle and high school students...are you interested in starting your own business or sharing your concepts? Turn your dreams into reality by entering IGNITE's Youth Business Plan competition and becoming eligible for cash prizes to help launch your business. Teachers...there are prize opportunities for you too.
The 10th annual Ingham Art Exhibit is coming soon. This competition, celebrating excellence in the visual arts, is open to all students within the Ingham ISD service area. Student artwork, created during the 2009-10 school year, is eligible and each participating school is allowed up to 20 entries.
January marks the annual observation of School Board Recognition month-a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Ingham ISD's students, families, staff and administrators honor the efforts of the five-member ISD Board of Education.
With Michigan's federal Race to the Top grant application now submitted to the Education Secretary Arne Duncan, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan highlights some key components that will put Michigan's application at a competitive edge nationally, and sets straight some of the misinformation that was spread about the development of its bold, innovative, and revolutionary education reforms. View the podcast.
Also, here is a link to the State's Race to the Top's Executive Summary.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on January 19.
Rob Stephenson, third grade teacher at Wardcliff Elementary, Okemos Public Schools, has been named a finalist for the 2010 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Mr. Stephenson joins three other teachers from California, Florida and Iowa, one of whom will be named the 60th recipient of the nation's top honor: National Teacher of the Year.
The State Superintendent will visit with students at the Capital Area Career Center, with parents of children in the ISD's early childhood, career and technical education, and special education programs, with teachers and specialists, and with superintendents and board members on January 14. The superintendent will also tour the Career Center.
After months of hearings and countless hours of negotiations, Governor Granholm signed a series of historic reform bills that will result in changes to K-12 education throughout the state. The Michigan Association of School Administrators has prepared a summary of these recently enacted laws. Click here for the summary.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on December 15.
Early On and Great Parents, Great Start offer playgroups for parents and children, ages birth to five years old, who live in Ingham County. Parents play with their children and experience together a variety of fun activities such as playdough, puzzles and moving to music. Groups usually begin and end with a brief singing time together in a large group. See the playgroup schedule for places and times. Information on how to register for these groups is on the schedule.
Beyond the Classroom is a career and technical education newsletter to educate students and parents about the dynamic programs and college bound benefits of CTE programs.
Almost 250 community leaders from education, business, government and the media joined in the 3rd annual Celebration of Public Education held on November 18 at the Kellogg Center on MSU's campus to recognize excellence in education and to focus on the importance of partnerships between schools and business.
The Capital Area Career Center is holding its annual Open House on December 2, 2009 from 5-8 p.m.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on November 17.
As one of 14 Project ReImagine demonstration districts selected by the Michigan Department of Education, Ingham ISD's proposal, "Ingham Compact for Education," developed in partnership with the 12 local districts and with the support of community partners, is now in line for potential "Race to the Top" federal dollars.
On Tuesday, November 10, Governor Granholm met with invited school board members, superintendents, parents, legislators, and educators at the Capital Area Career Center on Ingham ISD's campus to present her plans to fix public education funding, to seek out stories about the impact of the funding cuts to schools, and to respond to questions from participants.
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan warns that the next step we take as a state will be critical to Michigan schools. In his new podcast, he lays out some short- and long-term solutions to rescue Michigan schools that enlist the new 3Rs: ReImagine, Reductions and Revenues.
The Ingham County Department of Public Health and local schools are partnering to create clinics on site in the districts to help limit the spread of the H1N1 virus. The focus will be on administering vaccinations to students in their school district.
Since 1962, Ingham ISD has been customizing services in response to the changing needs of the local school districts and building collaborations to stretch tax dollars.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Nancy Stanley, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
Great Parents, Great Start offers parent and child activities and developmental screenings for children birth through age five, as well as connecting families to community resources, promoting school readiness, and supporting high quality early education and care.
A public hearing on the proposed Children's Internet Protection Act Internet Safety Policy...
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Nancy Stanley, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Nancy Stanley, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
Ingham ISD has developed a new professional development portal to reduce publication costs and to provide you with up-to-the-minute details about professional development opportunities.
Learning shouldn't end when the school year does. Use these 25 fun and interactive activities to help your child Keep Learning all summer long.
Kresge Art Museum is accepting applications from art enthusiasts for its docent training program which begins in September 2009. The Docent program began in 1975 and over the years, over 275 women and men from the Greater Lansing area have enrolled in the Docent program.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Judy Campbell, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
Ingham Intermediate School District held its biennial board member election on Monday, June 1, 2009. One seat on the Ingham ISD Board was up for election. Nancy Stanley from Mason was elected to serve a six-year term, beginning July 1, 2009 and running through June 30, 2015.
Great Parents, Great Start offers parent and child activities and developmental screenings for children birth through age five, as well as connecting families to community resources, promoting school readiness, and supporting high quality early education and care.
Dr. Ruby Payne will present "A Framework for Understanding Poverty" that has the potential to illuminate some of the challenges public schools face as we work to help every child in our system achieve and succeed.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Judy Campbell, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
The 12 constituent districts within the Ingham ISD service area have announced schools-of-choice grade level openings, deadlines and contact information for the 2009-10 school year. The districts include Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, and Williamston.
Ingham ISD is partnering with Wayne State University to offer a Summer Institute for teacher mentoring July 20-23. The focus will be on using educational technology in early childhood education. Topics such as podcasting, digital video, digital photography, and website development will be explored. Nora Thompson, an Ingham ISD employee, will provide instruction and mentoring.
Ingham ISD submitted its 2009-10 proposed General Fund budget on April 16 to local district board members and superintendents in accordance with P.A. 234 of 2004.
Ingham ISD is holding a biennial board election on Monday, June 1st. The election is for one six-year term of office, beginning on July 1, 2009 and running through June 30, 2015.
Ingham ISD, in partnership with the Lansing Art Gallery and the Michigan Education Leadership group, offers student artists the opportunity to have their work selected for display in the ISD's administrative building, the Thorburn Education Center. On Wednesday, April 22, a reception will unveil the 24 winning entries, submitted by students ranging in age from kindergarteners to high school seniors. The students' families, art teachers, principals, superintendents and other supporters will join in congratulating the young artists.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Judy Campbell, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
The Michigan History Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Odyssey Award, given annually to up to three exceptional teachers of Michigan history. Award recipients will receive a $500 cash prize and an engraved plaque at special recognition ceremonies.
Great Parents, Great Start offers parent and child activities and developmental screenings for children birth through age five, as well as connecting families to community resources, promoting school readiness, and supporting high quality early education and care.
The Month of the Young Child, celebrated in April, focuses on the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language and literacy development of young children. Children's early years are the foundation for growth and development. Children are constantly developing and learning. What they are learning depends on their physical health, social-emotional health, relationships and daily interactions and experiences.
The Capital Area Career Center is providing Career Exploration Camps from June 15-18 for students throughout the Ingham ISD service area who are entering 8th and 9th grades. Camp sessions in several career fields are offered in the mornings for either a two- or four-day session. This is a great opportunity for students to begin exploring their interests as they consider what careers they want to pursue as adults.
Nokomis Learning Center and WKAR-TV are inviting teachers to a special premier event of the upcoming PBS mini-series, "We Shall Remain," on Saturday, April 11, 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Nokomis Learning Center, 5153 Marsh Road, Okemos.
The Ingham ISD Board is comprised of five members - Dave Robinson president, John Wolenberg, vice president, Mary Thaden, secretary, Rudy Wilson, treasurer, and Judy Campbell, trustee - who adopt policies that guide the superintendent and district staff in providing quality educational services for all learners within the ISD service area.
Learn how to effectively facilitate an online or blended course and get paid for it. Participants will learn the skills necessary to teach and manage an online or blended course, netiquette, issues of copyright and plagiarism, building an online community and much more.
The Parent Involvement Committee of the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council is pleased to announce a listserv for Early On families in Michigan. The listserv will be open to families who currently have children in Early On or whose children are "graduates" of Early On.
