Message from the Superintendent...

WELCOME BACK to the staff and families of Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (ISD).  Some of the important components of ISDs are to lead, innovate and get results. The State of Michigan, including students, parents, local districts and educators, rely on ISDs to accomplish the work of public education. ISDs are driven by research and data and are change agents.
ISDs save money and resources for multiple K-12 districts and help build a better Michigan by doing the following:

1. Consolidated support services.
2. ISDs train teachers in the latest research-based methods.
3. ISDs pilot innovative programs that districts couldn’t afford on their own.
4. ISDs coordinate special education and career and technical education services across their region.
5. ISDs work with local school districts and the Michigan Department of Education.
6. ISDs support student achievement and leverage limited resources in seven areas mandated by federal and/or state law:

• Teaching and Learning

• Specialized Student Services

• Early Childhood/Great Start

• Administrative Services

• Developing Partnerships

• Technology Services

• Customized Services
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The programs and services of the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District through our departments of Career and Technical Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education offer programs for children from Birth through young Adulthood. The General Services area offers extensive professional development for educators in all roles and capacities and in all content areas. Additionally, many collaborative support services are offered for non-instructional areas of school operation such as business services, pupil accounting and technology.
 
The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District staff work in close partnership with all of our local school districts, the community and families to maximize a variety of resources in order to achieve opportunities for optimum educational experiences for all students. To be of service is our mission, our motto, “Your Partner in Education” stands for our commitment to meaningful service.  The ISD is beckoning with the many exciting educational opportunities presented every day in all of our classrooms and programs within the school district

All staff members are recognized for the difference they can and will make in the lives of others through their best efforts. I can attest to the fact that we have some of the most outstanding educators and support personnel. Together we create a wonderful, caring, and educational experience for all those who pass through our doors.
 
We are proud of what we offer here through the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District and strive to improve our services. Please visit the other departments of the D.I.I.S.D. on our website to find out more about the variety of programs and services we provide to students and school districts in Dickinson and Iron Counties. I encourage you to fully embrace the moment and urge you to take the time from your busy schedule to become familiar with our school.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at jhuotari@diisd.org if I can be of any service to you. I wish all of you the best and anticipate a great 2024-2025 school year.
 
Thank you for your interest in our school district.
 
Jennifer Huotari