Welcome to Montcalm Area ISD

Located in the heart of Montcalm County, we are an educational service agency supporting  seven local districts, one public school academy, and one virtual school.  We proudly serve our school communities and more than 12,000 students in Montcalm County. 

MAISD is home to Montcalm Area Career Center, Montcalm Transition Center, Seiter Education Center, and the Hamler Administration Building.  We offer CTE Programs, Early College, Early Childhood Services, Early On Services, Instructional Services, Local Center Programs, and Special Education Services.  

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Upcoming Events

August 19
Playgroup at the Park
5:30 PM
South Derby Road, S Derby Rd, Fairplain Township, MI, USA
Playgroup at the Park
Date: Aug 19
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: South Derby Road, S Derby Rd, Fairplain Township, MI, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
August 21
Playgroup at the Park
10:30 AM
518 E Shaw St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Playgroup at the Park
Date: Aug 21
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 518 E Shaw St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
August 22
MAISD Board of Eduation - Regular Meeting
8:00 AM
Hamler Administration Building, 621 New St, Stanton, MI 48888, USA, ADM-1-Michigan (80)
MAISD Board of Eduation - Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 22
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Hamler Administration Building, 621 New St, Stanton, MI 48888, USA, ADM-1-Michigan (80)
Calendar: MAISD Board Meetings
August 26
MAISA Early Literacy Institute Facilitated Viewing at MAISD
8:30 AM
MAISA Early Literacy Institute Facilitated Viewing at MAISD
Date: Aug 26
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Calendar: MAISD Professional Learning Opportunities
WHO:  35a4 funded coaches who couldn’t attend the Annual Early Literacy Coaching Institute in person. WHAT:  Watch the Annual Early Literacy Coaching Institute: A two-day institute for Michigan's statewide Early Literacy Coaching Network in which coaches gather to engage in high-quality research-aligned professional learning. The content builds upon the culmination of learning from the previous year’s quarterly meetings and serves as a launch into the 2025-2026 school year.
Parent Cafe Lakeside park lakeview
3:00 PM
Parent Cafe Lakeside park lakeview
Date: Aug 26
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
August 27
SmartTeach Facilitated Conversation & Lesson Planning
8:30 AM
SmartTeach Facilitated Conversation & Lesson Planning
Date: Aug 27
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Calendar: MAISD Professional Learning Opportunities
WHO:  GSRP Teaching Team WHAT:  This training equips new teaching staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively use the Creative Curriculum and GOLD assessment through the Teaching Strategies SmartTeach platform. Participants will learn to navigate key components, plan developmentally appropriate instruction, and use data to support individual child growth.
September 3
MAISA Early Math Institute Facilitated Viewing
8:30 AM
MAISA Early Math Institute Facilitated Viewing
Date: Sep 3
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: MAISD Professional Learning Opportunities
WHO:  Center-Based Staff, GSRP Teaching Team, Special Education Teachers, Teachers

WHAT:  Early Math Leadership Institute Purpose: The Institute aims to unite Michigan education leaders to enhance their understanding of early mathematics teaching and learning. We will explore resources, foster community, and inspire a systematic approach to implement transformative practices. Our focus is to clarify and refine your PK-5 mathematics professional learning system, promoting consistency across programming. 

Day 1: Impact Classrooms by: Fostering Collaborative Experimentation for Students, Early Math Values 1&3 and Principles for Teaching and Learning to Teach


Day 2: Impacting Systems by: Fostering Collaborative Experimentation for Teachers, Systems of Supports for Teacher Learning and Principles for Adult Learning

Our Vision

MAISD will be an educational partner in building strong communities.

Our Mission

In partnership with its communities, MAISD provides innovative and effective learning opportunities for students, schools, and families. 

Annual Education Reports

The Annual Education Report (AER) provides key information about the educational progress on the complex reporting of information required by federal and state laws. The reports contain information about student assessment, accountability and teacher quality. We have three AERs available  to parents and the community. Below is a list of each school with a link to its AER letter and data. 

MAISD District Data - AER Cover Letter

MAISD Local Center Programs

Seiter Education Center

MAISD Early College