Mission Statement

The mission of the Lapeer County Intermediate School District is to promote, initiate, and implement educational and support services for its constituent local districts; engage in cooperative programs with other entities; and plan, implement, and carry out programs that promote the educational, career, and service needs of the population.

Student Services

Counseling
 
Academic Counseling
Counselors work with students that are having difficulties successfully completing the academic work in their program. They will review strategies to improve learning and achievement. Referrals will be made to outside resources for tutoring or other assistance as needed.

 
Personal Counseling
The counseling staff is available to assist if a student is having trouble with personal issues or relationships. Crisis counseling, intervention, and short term counseling services can be provided. In addition, referrals can be made to outside agencies as needed for such issues as: substance abuse, personal/family counseling, support groups, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and emergency aid (for such things as food, clothing or shelter).

 
Career Counseling
Students have the option of completing an on-line Career Scope Assessment or other assessment that will help them identify an appropriate program of study. In addition, counselors can work with students to explore further education and training opportunities in their chosen career pathway.

 
Work Based Education
Our placement coordinator is available to assist students in arranging paid and/or unpaid work experiences with local businesses. This practical experience allows students to more easily see the direct relationship between what is being taught in the classroom, and the skills or behaviors required to achieve success in a particular industry. The work-based education program allows students to spend up to four days each week at a training site learning and practicing occupational skills.

 
Student Opportunities
 
Student Organizations
Many students will have the opportunity to participate in a program-related student organization. Student organizations develop citizenship, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for students who are preparing for the workforce and further education. Students have the opportunity to put their skills and abilities to the test as they compete against other career and technical education students across the nation.

 
Articulation
Students have the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their program at Lapeer County Education and Technology Center. All of our instructors have agreements with local and state colleges and universities. Some of these include: Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Baker, St. Clair Community College, Ferris State University, and Lake Superior State University. Upon successful completion of the program and approval students can enter college with up to 9 credits that they have already earned.

 

Career and technical education students who attend Davenport University could enter the college with 40 credits toward a degree. The statewide articulation agreement, signed earlier this month, between the Michigan Department of Education and Davenport is the first of its kind. Although there are many regional agreements with community colleges and select four year public institutions, this agreement is unique because it is available to any student in Michigan and the credits are awarded in bachelor degree programs. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Articulation_Agreement_with_Davemport_311677_7.pdf