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Literacy coaches from Region 1 in the Upper Peninsula attended the MAISA Early Literacy Coach Quarterly professional learning hosted at the DIISD. This was a hybrid meeting with literacy coaches from all regions in Michigan. Coaches from Dickinson-Iron, Menominee, Marquette-Alger, Copper Country and Gogebic-Ontonagon attended the full day training.
It was a wonderful day of collaboration focused on assessment literacy, the importance of coaching to support students and teachers, and data collection across the state.
New Educator Training at DIISD
This week, educators in their first four years of teaching gathered at the DIISD for a powerful professional development experience. The training focused on essential topics including special education, trauma-informed instruction, preparing for parent-teacher conferences, and integrating technology in the classroom.
These sessions provided valuable tools and strategies to support student success and empower new teachers in their journey. We’re proud to invest in the growth of our educators and the future of learning in our schools!
Check out the Professional Development Opportunities we have planned for October from our Mental Health and Behavioral Services Team and our General Education Team.
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-Kathy Harteau-Holmes, Lead Teacher, Willis Head Start
-Kiera Bowser, Special Education Aide, Norway Elementary
-Payton Hawkins, Head Start Flex, Willis Center
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Please join us in welcoming our new support staff for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Alyssah Ketchum, Headstart, Bates
- Crystal Jacklovitz, GF Secretary, Consortium Building
- Erin Reynolds, Special Education Aide, Norway Vulcan Elementary
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Please join us in welcoming our new professional staff for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Audra DeRidder, Early Literacy Coach
- Greta (McCash) Berry, Occupational Therapist
- Harmony Wedin, Special Education Teacher- Norway Elementary
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
-Joe Tinti, Director/Principal of Technical Education
-Amy Ryan, Director of Special Education
-Jayci McInnis, Special Education Supervisor
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Yesterday, our ISD Staff attended our Back to School Inservice at Pine Grove. Lauren Kazee presented on the well-being of school staff. We are ready to start the 2025-2026 school year!
