Great Start Collaborative
Mission
All children in Shiawassee County will be safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life.
Michigan Early Childhood Outcomes
Children are born healthy.
Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.
Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.
Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
The Great Start Collaborative Team
Continues the work of creating a seamless Early Childhood System that includes all local agencies and organizations, including private and public services agencies, faith based organizations, businesses, and parents.
* Great Start Collaborative materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Contact Great Start Shiawassee
Join Us!
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21 November
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Thu Nov 21Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
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26 November
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Parent Cafe: It Takes A Village - Great Start Family Coalition 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMParent Cafe: It Takes A Village - Great Start Family CoalitionDate: Tue Nov 26Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeJoin us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents. Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
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4 December
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Holiday Market - SRESD 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMHoliday Market - SRESDDate: Wed Dec 4Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeStudent-made goodies are up for grabs! Every shiny penny goes straight to boosting SRESD classroom fun and learning. Cash or check only.
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5 December
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Holiday Market - SRESD 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMHoliday Market - SRESDDate: Thu Dec 5Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeStudent-made goodies are up for grabs! Every shiny penny goes straight to boosting SRESD classroom fun and learning. Cash or check only.
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8 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 8Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
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15 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 15Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
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22 January
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Life with Preschoolers - Byron 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - ByronDate: Wed Jan 22Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
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