General Education Department
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Copper Country Intermediate School District provides a variety of programs and services to effectively meet the needs of school districts in Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw counties. Programs and services are designed and implemented to assist teachers and administrators in providing meaningful learning experiences to K-12 students and improving student achievement.
Programs and Services of the General Education Department
Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators
- Content Area, Pedagogy and Technology Workshops and Institutes
- New Teacher Mentoring Program
- State board Continuing Education Credits
- Comprehensive School Health and Safe and Drug Free Schools
Support for State and Federal Mandates
- School Improvement Assistance
- Data Analysis of Student Achievement Data (MEAP)
- Education Standards and Content Expectations
- No Child Left Behind, Annual Yearly Progress and Education YES
- High School Reform
Student Services
- After-school, Family and Enrichment Activities
- Gifted and Talented Programs
- Student Leadership Committee
Leadership
- Coordinate general educational activities between the districts in CCISD
- Foster partnerships with Universities, community and state organization, and businesses
- Pursue grant funds for new programs and initiatives
Lending Resource Library
- Curriculum and Activity Guides
- Children’s Literature
- Classroom Kits and Scientific Equipment
- Teacher Reference Material
Staff of the General Education Department
General Education Secretary
Kelly Kalcich
Director of General Education
Carla Strome

Director of MiSTEM Western Upper Peninsula Region
Emily Geiger
Early Literacy Coach
Angela Elmblad
Early Literacy Coach
Kristen Kariainen
Attendance Outreach Specialist
Cody Kumpula
Literacy Coach/Place Based and School Improvement Consultant
Jennifer Lynn

Mental Health Services Coordinator
Natalie Morgan
Mental Health Professional
Eric Arundel
Mental Health Professional
Amber Bennett

Project Aware Co-Manager
Dayna Browning
Mental Health Professional
Jen Harris
Mental Health Services Specialist / MSW Intern
Andy Kalcich
Mental Health Professional
Karina Koenig

Mental Health Professional
Allie Richmond
Mental Health Professional
Shelly Smith
Comprehensive School Health and Safe and Drug Free Schools
Taryn Mason