Ionia county intermediate school district's mission is to "cooperate and provide services and leadership as a partner with its local districts, public and private agencies, other isds, the…

Ionia county intermediate school district's mission is to "cooperate and provide services and leadership as a partner with its local districts, public and private agencies, other isds, the department of education, and higher education, to deliver quality teaching and learning to students and staff." the proposed project relates to the education focus area in the vista programming priorities for 2019. Vista members will provide support and/or facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to improved educational outcomes for economically disadvantaged children with a focus on developing supports for at-risk children 0-5 to achieve success in school and prevent developmental delays, learning disabilities and reduced academic achievement. The proposed three-year project requests four full-time members who will seek to benefit 11,000 at-risk, low income children by: -providing students with comprehensive, multifaceted, and integrated supports that are accessible, timely, and strength-based so students can achieve in school, be confident and caring, and become contributing citizens in their communities; -involving families, fellow students, educators and community members as integral partners in the provision of a supportive, respectful learning environment; and -integrating the human and financial resources of public and private agencies to create caring communities at each school.