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Hillsdale County
Great Start Collaborative

The Great Start Collaborative is a network of agencies and community members who meet and network 9 times per year to ensure every child in Hillsdale County is safe, healthy, and ready to succeed in school and life. 

Our Subcommittees:

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Literacy  
The Literacy Subcommittee focuses on the promotion of literacy beginning prenatally through 3rd grade.  This group is responsible for community events focused on literacy like the Annual Story Walk & Literacy Pop-Ups!
Chair: ​
  • Kayla Horton, HCISD

Community Resources
The Community Resources Subcommittee focuses on ways in which Hillsdale County can collaborate to increase awareness of available community supports.  In addition, ongoing consideration is given in this group to gaps within the county for services that could promote the health and well-being of young children and their families.
Chairs:
  • Andrea Bricker, Integro
  • ​Angela Turner, Community Action Agency

Pediatric Health
The Pediatric Health Subcommittee focuses on comprehensive physical health and child development services including screening, assessment, and intervention, as well as timely and appropriate referral for specialized services.
Chairs:
  • Mari Nunez, Jonesville Community Schools

Child Care                                                              School Readiness Advisory

The Child Care Subcommittee focuses on promoting the importance of quality child care opportunities for all Hillsdale County children.  Identifying child care gaps and educating the community on child care needs of the county is an additional priority for this subcommittee.  
Chair:
  • ​Kristy Wood, Child Care Network
The School Readiness Advisory committee focuses on the importance of preschool opportunities for all Hillsdale County children.  This group focuses on discussions about countywide recruitment and enrollment as well as on data that drive programmatic changes.  
Chairs:
  • Mindy Wilson, HCISD
  • Linda Wise, HCISD

Location

Hillsdale County ISD
Dean Jennings
3471 Beck Rd.
Hillsdale, MI 49242

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Note:  These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

Photos used under Creative Commons from amslerPIX, juhansonin
  • GS Collaborative
    • Meet the Staff
    • GSC Parents >
      • Parent Meetings
      • Newsletters
    • Subcommittees
    • Calendar of Events
    • Meeting Minutes
  • EARLY LEARNING (0-3)
    • Safe Sleep
    • My Child's Health
    • My Child's Development
    • Resources
  • Preschool Sign up
  • Events
  • Talking is Teaching
  • Resources
  • News & Media
  • Hillsdale Co Resource Directory
  • Resources 2