Mission

As a premier regional service agency, Genesee ISD provides leadership that links learners to public schools, the community, private sector and public agencies in order to improve education and enhance lifelong learning for all citizens.

Genesee ISD’s Many Roles in Serving the Needs of Educators

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) serves a region with over 83,000 students and nearly 10,000 educators. Our primary service area consists of the 21 public school districts and 10 public school academies (charter schools) in Genesee County, Michigan. Other services extend to Lapeer, Shiawassee and surrounding counties. GISD's operational funding comes from federal, state and local sources, plus numerous grants.

Thirteen key concepts describe and define GISD's roles. Some are mandated functions. Others are indicative of services to constituent districts and public school academies that have been developed in response to identified needs. GISD's slogan and mission statement were synthesized from these roles.

1. Collaboration to Maximize Resources
   GISD consults, cooperates and works with other agencies and educational partners for the greater benefit of children, parents, citizens and the community.
2. Direct Operation of Programs
   GISD operates programs and provides direct services, as appropriate, for students, parents and the community.
3. Facilitate Change
   GISD researches, pilots and promotes innovations, programs and instructional strategies within schools.
4. Facilitate Communication
   GISD provides communication assistance and support, as well as information focused on education issues linking schools to the broader community.
5. Implementation of Technology
   GISD assists constituent districts in the selection, acquisition, implementation, use and maintenance of technology to increase the efficiency of school operations and the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
6. Innovative Programming for Special Populations
   GISD researches and facilitates the development of innovative programs for special education and other special needs students.
7. Leadership and Innovation
   GISD researches, initiates, assists and facilitates the development of equitable services and programs that are based on research, educationally sound and supported by constituent districts.
8. Mandatory and Administrative Services
   GISD provides leadership to assist local districts in meeting mandates of federal and state laws, the State Board of Education, regulatory agencies and court precedents and acts as administrative agent for the State Department of Education as required.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation
   GISD gathers information through various means to provide baseline data, monitor and evaluate local and ISD personnel, programs, services, their products and the various factors which influence the educational community.
10. Professional Development
    GISD improves the quality of instruction/learning in the community, in constituent districts and within GISD through personal and professional development opportunities.
11. Program Development/Coordination
    GISD acts as a catalyst to develop or coordinate programs to aid instruction and learning.
12. Quality Instructional Support
    GISD provides quality instructional support services to its constituent districts that lead to increased student achievement and improved preparation for adult roles.
13. Service Support to Local Districts and Communities
    GISD strengthens and enhances local schools while recognizing and preserving local autonomy. GISD also acts as an advocate on behalf of constituent districts at the state and federal levels.

To learn more about Genesee ISD's programs and services for students and educators in Genesee County, or to request a Services for You Guide, call (810) 591-4410.