Programs Offered
Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
Department of
Early Childhood Education
offers .....
What is Great Parents Great Start?
Great Parents Great Start is a grant through the Michigan Department of Education (GPGS). The GPGS grant is available to all families of children from birth to age 5. GPGS provides parent education materials to daycares and parents of newborns. Access to parent education libraries, parenting classes, home visits and mental health counseling is also available to families. www.greatstart4kids.org
What is Early On?
Early On Michigan is a system designed to coordinate early intervention and other services for families who have children (ages 0-36 months) experiencing developmental delays or who have disabilities or special needs. www.1-800Earlyon.org
What is Head Start?
Head Start is a federally funded program, locally designed and implemented, providing quality early childhood education to children and their families. The program is comprehensive and involves the family in the total development of the child. Families with children age 3 to 5 are encouraged to apply at anytime throughout the year. Families whose children have documented disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Please call: (906) 779-2695 or visit: www.diisd.org
What is Michigan School Readiness?
Michigan School Readiness Program is a state funded program for comprehensive early childhood education. Families with children 4 years old by December 1st are encouraged to apply with the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Early Childhood Department. Families whose children have documented disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
What is Great Start Collaborative?
Great Start Collaborative is a grant to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all families in providing a great start for their children from birth through age 5. www.greatstart4kids.org
Early Childhood Centers Near You:
Bates Early Childhood Center, Iron River
Norway Early Childhood Holy Spirit School
North Dickinson Early Childhood
James Willis Early Childhood Center, Kingsford
Toilet training not required
Free Developmental Screening for Children Ages 3-5 Years Old
Developmental Areas covered include:
Cognitive or Thinking Skills
Gross and Fine Motor Skills
(Large and Small Muscle Control)
Speech and Language Capabilities of the Child
Social/Emotional Well Being
CONTACT:
Department of Early Childhood Education
Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
1074 Pyle Drive, Kingsford, MI 49802
Telephone: (906) 779-2695
Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educational Institution. It is the policy of the Dickinson-Iron ISD that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information contact the Superintendent’s executive secretary at the DIISD, 1074 Pyle Drive, Kingford, MI 49802 (906) 779-2690.
