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Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – For the fourth straight year, Michigan has met all 10 quality standards for pre-kindergarten set forth by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), the Michigan Department of Education announced today.
The Wilson Talent Center will be offering Summer Career Camp opportunities for students that will be entering grades 5-7 in the fall of 2021. Both a full-day and half-day camp option are available. Students that attend the full-day option will select two different camps to participate in (one in the morning and a different camp in the afternoon.) Register early, space will be limited. All COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed.
Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on April 13, 2021.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education will hold a regular Board meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The meeting will be held both electronically and in person. One or more Board members may will be participating in the Board meeting remotely because of a medical condition and it is on or before December 31, 2021.
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting Post-Spring Break Rapid COVID-19/Antigen Drive-Thru Testing. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Results will be emailed or sent via text to participants.
Mason, MI - During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrates the important role that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants play in the lives of others.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has denied Michigan’s request to waive the federal requirement to administer the state summative assessments, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) reported today.
The Ingham Insights newsletter was created to share stories with our community. In this month's issue, we feature the next podcast in our #InghamImpact series, "Business Unit Shows Unwavering Commitment During COVID-19." We also share a student success story, "Project SEARCH Student Finds Success at Eric King Agency," enrollment deadline for one of our high school programs, "The Early College at LCC Deadline is April 5," and several community events happening in our area.
For Joseph Wolbeck, a former student in Ingham Intermediate School District’s Project SEARCH program with the state of Michigan, the pandemic could have derailed his future plans. As a Lansing Public Schools student, Joseph was enrolled in the State of Michigan Project SEARCH program when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. When the state of Michigan employees began working remotely, the opportunities for in-person internships were eliminated. Luckily, for Joseph, a local insurance agency, The Eric King Agency, was willing to give him a shot.
Ingham Intermediate School District will be holding its biennial board member election on Monday, June 7, 2021. One (1) six-year term on the Intermediate School District Board is up for election this year. The terms begin on July 1, 2021 and end on June 30, 2027.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has waived the federal requirements for school accountability in Michigan for the 2020-21 school year due to the disruption of instruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Education announced today.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The mental health and social and emotional learning (SEL) of Michigan students and educators are vital to children’s education and to student wellbeing. While always important, they have become more ostensibly so during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting Post-Spring Break Rapid COVID-19/Antigen Drive-Thru Testing. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Results will be emailed or sent via text to participants.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has selected 44 grantees across the state to develop new opportunities for students in grades 6-12 to explore education professions.
Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on March 16, 2021.
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) will be hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 Rapid Testing on the Ingham ISD campus in Mason on both Sunday, April 11, and again on Wednesday, April 14. If you are planning to travel over Spring Break, it is highly recommended to be tested before returning to school or work.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Public comment regarding a request to waive the federal requirements to administer the statewide summative assessment this school year ran overwhelmingly supportive, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) reported today.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The week of March 14-20 is National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week, and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) asks that providers, educators, and students statewide join in celebrating the importance of healthy meals for children and adults in need.
State Emergency Operations Center News Release LANSING, MICH. To continue progress toward state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bringing a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today announced the state is expanding vaccination eligibility for Michiganders ages 16 and older with disabilities or medical conditions that put them at high risk of negative COVID-19 outcome beginning Monday, March 22. The state is also announcing that beginning Monday, April 5, all Michiganders age 16 and up who were not previously eligible will be eligible to receive a vaccine.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education will hold a regular Board meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The meeting will be held both electronically and in person. One or more Board members may be participating in the Board meeting remotely because of a medical condition and it is on or before December 31, 2021.
LANSING, Mich. – People who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine may now connect with the Ingham Community Health Centers to be vaccinated. They need not be established patients to receive the vaccine through the health centers.
Michigan State Board of Education Press Release LANSING – The State Board of Education today unanimously adopted a resolution to strongly urge the Michigan legislature to relieve added burden on Michigan students and waive all state laws requiring the administration of statewide summative assessments and associated high-stakes accountability requirements for the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the disruption in schooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if the U.S. Department of Education (USED) approves waivers to federal laws that do the same.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Five Michigan school districts are being awarded federally funded literacy grants of $3 million each over a five-year period to begin work to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing, for children from birth through grade 12, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.
LANSING, MI – On Wednesday, February 24, leaders from business and education gathered for a round table discussion regarding the impact the pandemic has had on our economy and our learners. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) hosted the session which reflected on lessons learned and how to work more collaboratively in the future to positively impact our region.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors have been working hard serving meals to children in their communities, and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) encourages all school sponsors with eligible sites to continue providing meals during the summer months.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice welcomes the confirmation last night by the U.S. Senate of Dr. Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education.
From the Governor's Office: LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, larger residential and nonresidential gatherings and expanded visitation opportunities at residential care facilities. Changes are designed to balance reopening while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and save Michiganders’ lives. Although progress has been made in reduction of hospitalizations, it is crucial that Michiganders continue to mask up and socially distance as we reopen.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Over 1,900 Michigan educators joined national and state literacy experts yesterday to learn how to increase the amount of diverse literature available to students and how to use the materials for instruction and student engagement.
Will your child be five years old on or before September 1? Kindergarten Roundup information is now available and includes details for each of our local school districts.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The U.S. Department of Education (USED) yesterday announced that it would offer states flexibility to federal requirements for school accountability and student assessments this school year due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will be exploring federal flexibility announced by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) Monday evening on state assessment and accountability requirements, MDE announced.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to share the dates of the 2021 virtual education workforce job fairs, presented in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
The February 2021 issue of The Times is now available. “The Times” was designed to reflect that our programs are moving forward and celebrating education in a new way. We hope you enjoy this issue.
Research continues to demonstrate that our schools have done a fantastic job mitigating the transmission of COVID-19. Now with vaccinations available to all educators, it’s time! Our kids deserve in-person instructional opportunities.
Each year during the month of February, the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) celebrates the importance of Career & Technical Education (CTE) and the opportunities it provides to students across the country through a public awareness campaign called CTE Month. Ingham Intermediate School District is proud to offer 19 CTE courses to students in a variety of career pathways at the Wilson Talent Center (WTC), located in Mason, Michigan.
Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on February 16, 2021.
All Ingham ISD programs will be remote on Wednesday, February 17.
Ingham County has suspended operations due to poor weather conditions. Ingham ISD's buildings will be closed and staff are not expected to report today.
The Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education will hold a regular Board meeting on Tuesday, February, 16, 2021. The meeting will be held both electronically and in person. One or more Board members will be participating in the Board meeting remotely because of a medical condition and it is on or before December 31, 2021.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice today applauded the executive budget recommendations presented by Governor Gretchen Whitmer that recognizes the needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to weather conditions, all Ingham ISD programs and services will be remote today, Friday, February 5.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Layering in additional learning time next year will help Michigan students address foregone learning during the pandemic, according to State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice.
Please take notice that a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held electronically per guidance found in Senate Bill 1108.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – In celebration of African American History Month, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Library of Michigan are excited to release the first week of outstanding African American authors and their literary works that have been selected through nominations from Michigan educators.
Students from a variety of programs at the Wilson Talent Center (WTC) have recently been interacting with professionals from Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to learn about different career paths they may want to explore. During these virtual interactions, students are able to hear from professionals in a field they are interested in, ask questions about how staff got into the profession and learn about what their jobs look like on a daily basis.
Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Three Michigan educators have been selected as state finalists for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the Michigan Department of Education announced today.
Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on January 19, 2021.
LANSING, MI – Early on in the pandemic, Governor Whitmer declared educators as essential workers. As group 1B began to take form, this group of essential workers rose to the top of the list at the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD). ICHD, Ingham ISD, CareATC and SETSEG came together to structure a plan for educators to begin to receive the vaccine. This plan prioritized vaccines for school employees who are currently providing face-to-face instruction and those who are making plans to return to face-to-face in the future, at a later date.
Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically per guidance found in Senate Bill 1108.
Sandee Donald has joined Ingham Intermediate School District (Ingham ISD) as the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction. The Ingham ISD Board of Education approved her hiring at their December meeting. Donald comes to Ingham ISD from the Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio where she served as the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.
