Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Services supports Ingham ISD’s Mission, Vision and Purpose by working collaboratively with key stakeholders to provide and coordinate quality services and supports to children prenatal through age eight and their families. These stakeholders are part of the Great Start Collaborative, which includes local service agencies, faith-based organizations, child care providers, school districts, families, businesses and others.

Early childhood education provides programs and services within Ingham County, through inter-agency collaboration, to promote school readiness of children birth through age eight. Programs and services support Michigan's Early Childhood Outcomes. Children are 1) Born healthy; 2) Healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to grade three; 3) Developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry; and 3) Prepared to succeed in grade four and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of grade three.

February 10, 2025
Gina Rios-Smith Named Michigan ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year

Gina Rios-Smith, Instructor of Educational Careers at the Wilson Talent Center was recently named the 2024 Michigan Association of Career & Technical Education (MI ACTE) Teacher Educator of the Year. Rios-Smith received her award on January 28, 2025 at the Michigan Career Education Conference in Grand Rapids. The award honors outstanding individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence in advancing Career & Technical Education in Michigan.

February 6, 2025
Ingham ISD Paraprofessional Hiring Fair, February 19, 4:00pm

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact on students’ lives every day? As a paraprofessional in our special education programs, you will play a vital role in supporting students with cognitive and/or physical impairments, helping them learn, grow and thrive.  

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Danielle Redman
Early Childhood Services

Mailing Address

6520 Mercantile Way, Suites 1 & 2
Lansing, MI 48911            

517.244.1430
FAX 517.272.1216