Great Start
Great Start is Michigan's nationally recognized state-wide initiative to foster
school readiness and life success for young children.
school readiness and life success for young children.
The Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative (DIGSC) is beginning its 6th year as one of the 54 Great Start Collaboratives in Michigan. The mission of the Great Start Collaborative is to engage the entire community to assure a coordinated system of services and resources to assist all Dickinson and Iron County families in providing a 'great start' in school for children from birth through age five.
DIGSC Leaders have set goals FY12 that are challenging, realistic and most of all help families access high quality early childhood programs, services and resources. The DIGSC has many dedicated and compassionate leaders who care about making a difference in the lives of children and families. Through working together, the 2011-2012 Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative will continue to system build, collaborate and recognize the needs of young children and families.
We are all in this together and we believe in the importance of early learning opportunities for young children!
The purpose of Great Start is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and support to assist all Michigan families in providing a ‘great start’ for their children from birth to age 5. To be successful in school and in life, children must grow up in an environment that develops self confidence, positive social and emotional skills and a love for learning. The Great Start Collaborative serves families and involves the entire community in a partnership designed to benefit young children and families. Community partnerships are the key to insuring the mission and vision for our children!
In March 2006, the Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative was one of the first 14 collaboratives to be funded in Michigan. The
Great Start Collaborative is made up of parents, child care providers, community volunteers and leaders from a wide variety of local organizations, health education and human service agencies. ECIC funds and provides support to local Great Start Collaboratives through a combination of public and private dollars. Michigan’s Intermediate School Districts serve as the fiduciary for the Great Start Collaborative.
In March 2006, the Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative was one of the first 14 collaboratives to be funded in Michigan. The
Great Start Collaborative is made up of parents, child care providers, community volunteers and leaders from a wide variety of local organizations, health education and human service agencies. ECIC funds and provides support to local Great Start Collaboratives through a combination of public and private dollars. Michigan’s Intermediate School Districts serve as the fiduciary for the Great Start Collaborative.
Great Start promotes, provides and coordinates:
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Child Safety, Basic Needs and Economic Security
- Physical, Social and Emotional Health
- Parenting Education
- Family Support
- Early Care and Education
- Community Resources
Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative
Barbara Reisner___________________ Project Coordinator
Casey McCormick___DIISD Department of Early Childhood
Casey McCormick___DIISD Department of Early Childhood
