Muskegon Area ISD

Description:The MAISD serves 12 local public school districts within Muskegon County's 557 square miles. Approximately 30,023 public school students and 1,172 non-public school students were enrolled for the 2010-11 school year. 1,000 preschool students were also enrolled in the Head Start Program managed by the MAISD and delegate school districts. The Muskegon Area Career Tech Center (MACTC) is operated by the MAISD. It served approximately 750 high school juniors and seniors from throughout Muskegon County in during the 2010-11 school year. Over 125 middle school students attended week-long summer courses as well. The MAISD runs a program for expelled students entitled "You Turn" in collaboration with local school districts. There are over 5,000 special education students within the MAISD service area. Westley School, a center-based program for students with severe and profound disabilities, provides services to over 200 students. The Technology Services Department of the MAISD oversees nearly $550 million for 40 school districts in six counties and serves as fiscal agent for the region. The MAISD also provides pupil-auditing services and administered over $10 million in federal grants during the 2010-11 school year. Instructional services are provided in the areas of school improvement and curriculum development with specific consultant services available through the MAISD Regional Mathematics and Science Center, and in the areas of the Arts, Early Childhood, Health, Literacy, Social Studies, Talent Development, and Career/Tech Education, Special education consulting services include the areas of assistive and augmentative communication, behavior management, and autism. The MAISD also represents local districts as an active participant in community agencies/organizations and statewide associations.