This October, Ingham ISD welcomed leaders from across sectors to the Early Childhood Summit—an intentional space to strengthen the systems that support children and families in our region.
Participants included representatives from early learning programs, K–12 schools, public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners. Conversations focused on shared responsibility and cross-sector alignment to ensure more equitable access to early childhood care and education.
Topics included:
Expanding access to affordable childcare
Supporting early learning programs amid 32p funding challenges
Aligning services for children and families more effectively across sectors
The summit served as a reaffirmation of our community’s commitment to putting families first—even as programs navigate reduced funding and increasing need. By centering children in every conversation, Ingham ISD and its partners are paving the way for more coordinated, sustainable systems that help every child thrive.
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Haslett Public Schools’ Wilkshire Early Childhood Center is setting an example for what’s possible when a school team dedicates itself to building strong systems for students and families. Their staff has invested countless hours into this work, reviewing data, collaborating on goals, and engaging in professional development alongside Ingham ISD’s PBIS and School Improvement coaches. This partnership ensures Wilkshire’s efforts are intentional, sustainable, and always centered on student success. The result is a program worth celebrating and one we hope inspires other schools across the region.
Education, health, and community leaders gathered at Ingham ISD to focus on what matters most—our youngest learners. Together, they’re finding bold, collaborative solutions to build a better start for every child.
