Great Start Collaborative
What is the Great STart Collaborative?

The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is a partnership of community leaders, business owners, health & human service agencies, charitable & faith-based organizations, educators and parents. It is committed to establishing & maintaining a comprehensive early childhood system. The early childhood system is a network of county-wide supports & services working together to achieve better results for young children & families.
The collaborative...
- Engages community partners in planning & coordination of services
- Addresses the factors that influence a child’s readiness for school & life
- Promotes community awareness of early childhood issues
- Advocates for quality early childhood programs & services
Help us make a positive change for early childhood in our community! Joining the Collaborative is easy - simply attend one of our meetings! Contact the Great Start Collaborative Director, Becky Gettel, for more information at rebeccal@huronisd.org or (989) 269-3485.
The collaborative...
- Engages community partners in planning & coordination of services
- Addresses the factors that influence a child’s readiness for school & life
- Promotes community awareness of early childhood issues
- Advocates for quality early childhood programs & services
Help us make a positive change for early childhood in our community! Joining the Collaborative is easy - simply attend one of our meetings! Contact the Great Start Collaborative Director, Becky Gettel, for more information at rebeccal@huronisd.org or (989) 269-3485.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Meetings are held via ZOOM from 9:00 - 10:30 am. The HISD is located at 1299 S. Thomas Road, Bad Axe. Enter through the administrative offices doors. When in-person meetings resume, childcare can be provided if needed - please contact the Parent Liaison, at least 2 weeks in advance if you are in need of childcare. 989) 269-3493. |
![]() Stay Connected! Contact Rebecca Gettel, Great Start Collaborative Director Phone: 989-269-3485 Email: rebeccal@huronisd.org Follow the Great Start Collaborative & Parent Coalition on facebook @HCGSPC for updates! |