Educators

Instructional Services is committed to involving parents, school personnel, and the community as active partners in planning, delivering, and evaluating our services by working closely with universities, colleges, businesses, government and civic organizations.

Instructional Services promotes all aspects of the educational process through our development and support of technology. We provide training in the use of essential technology tools that enhance curricular, instructional and administrative services in our schools.

We anticipate needs and opportunities, all with the single purpose of identifying, developing and implementing programs and practices that, through education, improve the opportunities for students and staff of Kent ISD.

Curriculum, Professional Development and School Improvement

Teaching & Learning Curriculum Teaching and Learning is the heart of education, where learner and teacher come together to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes that shape individuals and entire communities. One of the best known services of Kent Intermediate School District is our extensive professional development. Teaching and Learning
Career Readiness Career Readiness helps students explore their interests and how those fir into the world of work. We provide a variety of services and resources to help educators develop students' career maturity, while enhancing their academic experiences in grades K-12. ​Additionally, we find local employers to work along-side and partner with in this endeavor. Career Readiness
Professional Learning Professional Learning is dedicated to connecting educators with high quality resources and continuing education opportunities to improve skills and meet state requirements. You can register for workshops, find SCECH credit information and check out our blog to follow the latest in professional development opportunities. Professional Learning
New Teacher Community This three-year program is a region-wide, professional learning community designed to build the skills of new teachers in an engaging, supportive environment. We explore many topics, teach useful tips and techniques and help you navigate your critical first years in teaching. The connections, camaraderie and collective wisdom will get you through the inevitable hurdles, but with greater confidence, more success and less stress. New Teacher Community
School Improvement The Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) (formerly School Improvement) is a whole-child, district needs assessment, leading to an integrated and streamlined continuous improvement planning process. This helps ensure all Michigan districts think comprehensively about the entire range of student needs, develop high-quality plans, and use their funding effectively to implement those plans and meet those needs. School Improvement
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework to provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed academically and behaviorally in school. The principles and practices of an MTSS are based upon what research has shown to be effective in creating successful and sustainable system change and providing the most effective instruction to all students. MTSS
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Additional Resources

Educational Technology Kent ISD provides professional learning, training, and educational technology support for all public and private school districts in Kent County and beyond. We're dedicated to developing educators’ capacity to integrate technology in the classroom and support personalized learning options for students. Educational Technology
Regional Education Media Center (REMC) REMC 8 serves Kent, Ionia and Montcalm Counties and provides equitable access to information, professional development opportunities, teaching materials, and resources through collaborative partnerships and consortium activities. REMC
Diversity, Belonging, Equity and Inclusion ODBEI collaborates with local districts to build programs that Understand, Respect, and Embrace Cultural Differences . The office provides professional learning opportunities to help educators create culturally inclusive instruction, build relationships across differences, and promote healing racism and other forms of intolerance. Office of Diversity, Belonging, Equity and Inclusion
English Learners Kent ISD staff assist with English Learners by collaborating with local schools and service agencies to coordinate EL services, developing and providing professional development focused on the needs of ELs, and assisting schools with state and federal compliance for EL programs. English Learners
Health Education Comprehensive School Health Education is part of the school curriculum for students K-12. Designed to address key components of health and prevention, the materials and lesson plans were guided by the Centers for Disease Control and aligned with national and state standards. Health Education
Homeless and Foster Care Kent ISD is committed to helping our students who are experiencing homelessness through the McKinney-Vento grant. Each public school district and academy has a Homeless Liaison who assists with enrollment, academic support, and ongoing needs. Homeless and Foster Care

Instructional Services Administrators

Kelli Campbell
Director of Teaching & Learning
Kirsten Myers
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
616.447.3076
Cary Stamas
Director
616-364-2385

Vision

Kent ISD will be the community's first choice for educational services so that every student in every classroom achieves every day.

Mission

Kent ISD serves our customers by providing value-added services through collaboration and leadership for learning.

Values

  • Customer Satisfaction -Build relationships. Put customers first.
  • Continuous Improvement - Commit yourself to constant improvement. Never give up.
  • Accountability - Make decisions that will last longer than you will. Honor commitments. Make an impact.
  • Community Partnerships - We care about our communities. We value diversity in people and ideas.
  • Collaboration - Do great things together. Create vision, inspire others and advance priorities and mission fo the organization.
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