What Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District does

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District (WMISD) is a public regional educational service agency headquartered in Cadillac, Michigan, operating under the Michigan Department of Education framework to serve seven constituent local school districts (Cadillac, Lake City, Manton, Marion, McBain, Mesick, and Pine River) plus parochial schools and additional partner districts. Its core offerings are organized around four service lines: Special Education (center-based programs for cognitive and emotional impairments, itinerant therapies, Early On for birth-to-three, and GSRP preschool ranked #1 in the nation), General Education (literacy, math, science, social studies, MTSS, SEL, REMC 2 South media services), Career & Technical Education (14 hands-on programs at the Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center serving ~800 students annually), and Business/Technology Services (including the ETA cooperative spanning five ISDs and 27 districts). The district also operates the tuition-free Wexford-Missaukee Early College, enabling students to earn Associate degrees through partnerships with Baker College, Ferris State University, Northwestern Michigan College, and West Shore Community College, and runs the ACT Adult Career Training program with Northwest Michigan Works!.

The technology stack is conventional public-education infrastructure rather than proprietary: PowerSchool for student information, EdPlan (formerly EasyIEP) for IEP management, Edustaff for substitute staffing, OverDrive and Discovery Education for digital content, MI-Access and UNIQUE Learning Systems for alternate assessment, and Web/MAX for materials ordering. WMISD does not develop or market proprietary technology products; instead it aggregates, coordinates, and delivers shared services across districts through grants (Consolidation of Services Grants in 2014 and 2024) and inter-ISD agreements.

WMISD's revenue model is that of a public government entity: state education foundation allowance, federal grants, and local property tax revenues fund operations, with no tuition charged for K-12 services, dual enrollment credits, or Early College Associate pathways. Distribution is direct and regional, with services delivered on-site at the Cadillac campus (Career Tech Center, General Education, Special Education) and embedded within local district buildings via itinerant staff and shared technology infrastructure.

Name

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District

Legal name

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District

Website

https://wmisd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is a Michigan Intermediate School District providing special education, career-technical education, general education, and shared technology services to seven constituent local districts across Wexford and Missaukee counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education Administration

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood programs
• School district administration
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadillac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public Intermediate School District in Michigan, WMISD operates primarily on state education funding, federal education grants, and local tax revenues. Specific revenue model details are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District (WMISD) is a regional public education service agency that delivers Special Education, General Education, Career & Technical Education, Business Services, and technology support to seven constituent local school districts and their students across Wexford and Missaukee counties in Michigan. Its flagship Career Technical Center offers 14 hands-on CTE programs serving approximately 800 juniors, seniors, and adult students annually, complemented by a tuition-free Early College program, an adult career training program, early intervention services (Early On), and a state-ranked preschool program (GSRP).

Product overview

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District operates as an educational hub offering a unified portfolio of programs and services centered around its Career Technical Center (CTC), which provides 14 hands-on CTE programs. The district offers dual enrollment and Early College pathways to Associate degrees through partnerships with Baker College, Ferris State University, Northwestern Michigan College, and West Shore Community College. Beyond CTE, the district provides Special Education services (center-based programs for cognitive/emotional impairments, itinerant therapies), General Education support (Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies), Early On services for children birth-3, Great Start Readiness preschool, and technology support through the ETA cooperative. The portfolio also includes Adult Career Training (ACT) and McKinney-Vento homeless support, creating a comprehensive K-Adult educational ecosystem serving seven school districts across Wexford and Missaukee counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wexford-Missaukee Career Technical Center (WMCTC): Career and technical education center offering 14 programs including Agriscience, Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Construction, Culinary Arts, Digital Media Production, and more, serving approximately 800 students annually from seven public school districts.
• Wexford-Missaukee Early College (WMEC)
• Educational Technology Association (ETA)

Products and services

• Career Technical Center (CTC) Programs Fourteen hands-on career and technical education programs serving approximately 800 students annually from seven public school districts and two parochial schools, offering dual enrollment credits and preparation for college, employment, or military. Programs include Agriscience, Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Digital Media Production, Welding, Manufacturing, Public Safety, and more.
• Wexford-Missaukee Early College (WMEC) Tuition-free 3-year early college program allowing students to earn up to an Associate Degree or Certificate while attending CTC. Partners include Baker College, Ferris State University, Northwestern Michigan College, and West Shore Community College offering pathways in Allied Health, Business Administration, Computers/IT, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Culinary Arts, and Welding.
• ACT (Adult Career Training) FREE 16-18 week adult education program providing job skills training in Healthcare (CNA, HIPAA), Metal Fabrication/Welding (MIG certification), and Public Safety (Firefighter 1 with Hazmat endorsement). Partnerships with Northwest Michigan Works! provide direct employer connections for adult learners.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including center-based programs for moderate/severe cognitive impairments, severe emotional impairments, Early Childhood Special Education, and itinerant services (OT, PT, social work, psychology, speech/language, teacher consultants). Delivered to constituent districts and their students.
• Early On Network of services for families with children birth to three who have developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions. Provides free developmental assessments, home visits, and speech/occupational/physical therapy.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) High-quality preschool program ranked #1 in the nation meeting all 10 quality indicators. Prepares children for kindergarten success through research-based early childhood education.
• General Education Services Supports local districts with core content areas including Literacy (K-5 and 6-12), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies through professional learning, instructional coaching, and curriculum support.
• ETA (Educational Technology Association) Regional technology cooperative formed through Consolidation of Services Grants combining technology departments across multiple ISDs including West Shore ESD, Clare-Gladwin RESD, Manistee ISD, and COOR ISD. Provides network operations center services and educational technology support to five ISDs and 27 school districts.
• REMC 2 South Regional Educational Media Center providing instructional materials, OverDrive eBooks/audiobooks, and support services to public and non-public K-12 schools within WMISD service area covering 100+ buildings and 2200+ teachers.
• MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Comprehensive framework using research-based practices to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and wellness needs of every student through professional learning and systems-level support.
• Social-Emotional Learning Services aligned with CASEL framework including Character Strong SEL Curriculum, TRAILS wellness materials, restorative practices training, and family engagement tools.
• McKinney-Vento Support Homeless education support ensuring children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to free, appropriate public education, graduation support, and connection to community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program ranked #1 in the nation meeting all 10 quality indicators
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Educational Technology Association (ETA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional technology cooperative formed through Consolidation of Services Grants. Combines Network Operations Center services across five Michigan ISDs and 27 school districts to enhance network reliability, improve resource utilization, and reduce operational costs. Members include West Shore ESD, Clare-Gladwin RESD, Manistee ISD, COOR ISD, and local districts.
• Baker College of CadillaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostsecondary partner for the Wexford-Missaukee Early College program. Students can earn Associate degrees or certificates in Allied Health, Business Administration, Computers/IT, Manufacturing, and Public Safety through dual enrollment pathways.
• Ferris State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostsecondary partner offering Culinary Baking and Hospitality pathway through the Early College program leading to Associate of Applied Science in Restaurant and Food Industry Management.
• Northwestern Michigan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostsecondary partner offering pathways in Business Administration, Engineering Technology/Electronics, and Computer Information Technology/Infrastructure & Security.
• West Shore Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostsecondary partner offering Information Technology and Precision Machining programs plus Welding certification through the Early College.
• Northwest Michigan Works!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner for the ACT (Adult Career Training) program, collaborating with local employers, Adult Education programs, and the Career Technical Center to provide job skills training and direct employer connections for adult learners.
• Northern Lakes Community Mental Health AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity mental health partner providing resources and support connections for students and families through the Community Support page.
• Great Start Collaborative Wexford-Missaukee-ManisteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood collaboration providing resources and support for families with young children including the Imagination Library program.
• Disability Network Northern MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource partner providing disability-related support services referenced on the Community Support page.
• Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner where Health Science Careers program students receive clinical training and direct patient care experience. Second-year students train on-site at the hospital facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD of similar scale providing CTE, special education, and shared services to districts in the Bay/Arenac county region. Comparable in regional service agency structure and breadth of programs.
• Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District: Rural Michigan ISD of similar scale to WMISD, providing Career Tech Center programming, special education, and shared business services. Comparable in geographic and demographic profile, serving two rural counties with a small number of local districts.
• Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District: Michigan RESD comparable in scale to WMISD, operating a Career Center, special education programs, and adult education for two rural mid-Michigan counties. Direct parallel in service structure and rural regional service model.
• Manistee Intermediate School District: Member of the ETA cooperative alongside WMISD, providing shared technology services. Comparable as a small rural Michigan ISD focused on shared services, special education, and CTE delivery to a small number of constituent districts.
• Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District: Michigan RESD that partnered with WMISD in 2024 on the second Consolidation of Services Grant for Network Operations Center services. Comparable in size and rural Michigan service area, with overlapping CTE and special education portfolios.
• Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District: Regional intermediate school district serving northwestern Lower Michigan counties (Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska). Operates TBA Career Tech Center with similar CTE programming, special education, and general education shared services for member districts.
• West Shore Educational Service Agency: Neighboring Michigan ESA that co-founded the ETA technology cooperative with WMISD in 2014. Directly comparable as a regional education service agency serving rural northern Michigan districts with shared services, CTE coordination, and special education administration.
• COOR Intermediate School District: Member of the ETA cooperative and a regional ISD serving rural central Michigan counties. Provides CTE, special education, and general education shared services to multiple constituent districts, similar in structure to WMISD.
• Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service Agency: Northern Michigan ESA serving three rural counties with shared CTE, special education, and instructional services. Structurally analogous to WMISD as a multi-county regional education service agency.

Emerging players

• Northwest Michigan Works!: Workforce development partner for WMISD's ACT (Adult Career Training) program. Comparable as a regional workforce intermediary that connects adult learners to employer-driven training, though focused on workforce funding streams rather than K-12.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles12 records

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