St. Joseph County ISD

What St. Joseph County ISD does

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District (SJCISD) is a statutory Intermediate School District in Michigan, established in 1962, headquartered in Centreville, MI. It provides centralized educational support services to nine constituent public school districts and six registered non-public schools in St. Joseph County, serving approximately 9,951 students. Core service lines include the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consortium — delivering ~19-20 career pathways across 8 high schools and Glen Oaks Community College with dual-enrollment college credits and industry certifications (657 enrolled students); comprehensive Special Education services such as speech/occupational/physical therapy, school psychology, and teacher-consultant support for ~1,300-1,475 students; the Pathfinder Educational Center for ages 3-26 with eight off-site programs; the Young Adult Transition Program (ages 18-26); and a portfolio of early childhood programs (Early Head Start, Great Start Readiness Program, Early On, Help Me Grow St. Joe) plus McKinney-Vento homeless education support.

Name

St. Joseph County ISD

Legal name

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District

Website

https://sjcisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Joseph County ISD is a Michigan statutory Intermediate School District that delivers centralized special education, Career & Technical Education (19+ programs), early childhood, and technology services to nine constituent public school districts and ~9,951 students across St. Joseph County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Support Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Virtual Special Education & Related Services (IEP Delivery Online) (EDAJADAG), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood programs
• Intermediate school district
• Educational support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Centreville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Operating a $34.2 million organization with revenues from federal grant funds, state aid, property taxes, registrations, fees for services, local foundations, and transfers from local school districts. 2024-2025 revenues were $40,696,679.
2. Fee for Services: Providing business services to local districts including accounting/payroll functions, educational/training, consulting, technology and special education services. Medicaid outreach and fee for service processing generating more than $600,000 in revenue countywide.
3. CTE College Credit Partnerships: Glen Oaks Community College has partnered with CTE teachers to provide FREE college credits to CTE students as dual enrollment. First-year students must have a C+ or above to qualify.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Joseph County ISD is a Michigan Intermediate School District that delivers centralized educational support services to nine local public school districts and six non-public schools in St. Joseph County. Its core offerings include a Career & Technical Education Consortium with ~20 career pathways (dual-enrollment college credits and industry certifications), Special Education services for ~1,300 students, the Pathfinder Educational Center and Young Adult Transition Program for ages 3-26 with disabilities, Early Childhood programs (Early Head Start, GSRP, Early On), an Information Services / Technology consortium, and shared business services (accounting, payroll, Medicaid outreach).

Product overview

St. Joseph County ISD is an Intermediate School District providing educational support services to nine local public school districts and community partners in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The organization operates as a central support system rather than a single product, offering multiple distinct programs including the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consortium (with 20 career-focused programs), Special Education Services (serving ~1,300 students with therapies and support), the Pathfinder Educational Center (life skills training for ages 3-26), the Young Adult Transition Program (ages 18-26 employment and independence focus), Early Childhood Programs (Early Head Start, Great Start Readiness, Early On), Help Me Grow St. Joe (family resource navigation for children 0-5), McKinney-Vento homeless education support, Talent Development enrichment (Clue-Me-In, Quiz Bowl, Young Authors), Panther Special Olympics, Schools of Choice, Technology Services consortium, Truancy Prevention, Pupil Accounting, and Professional Learning. The CTE Consortium is the largest program, with classes held at four local school districts and Glen Oaks Community College, offering dual enrollment college credits and industry certifications across career areas including healthcare, trades, technology, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Consortium A countywide consortium offering ~20 CTE programs at multiple locations (school districts and Glen Oaks Community College), providing high school students with career exploration, hands-on training, industry certifications, and dual-enrollment college credits across pathways including Agriscience, Architecture, Automotive Technologies, Aviation, Computer Coding & Gaming, Computer Science & Technology, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Engineering/Design/Manufacturing, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing, Manufacturing, Marketing, Public Safety, Teacher Academy, and Welding.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services provided to approximately 1,300 students across nine local school districts and eligible private/parochial schools. Includes Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Social Workers, Teacher Consultants for Visually Impaired and Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder support, Orientation and Mobility, translators, Braillists, School Psychologists, and comprehensive evaluations.
• Pathfinder Educational Center A centralized special education facility providing life skills training to eligible special education students aged 3-26 years. Students come from the nine local school districts, and eight off-site programs are operated throughout the county.
• Young Adult Transition Program (YATP) A transition program for young adults with disabilities aged 18-26, focused on employability, independence, and self-advocacy. Features daily living skills, on-the-job social skills, vocational experiences, community-based instruction, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Early Childhood Programs Comprehensive early childhood services including Early Head Start (0-4 years), Great Start Readiness Program (4-year-old preschool), Early On (birth to 36 months developmental support), Early Childhood Special Education (ages 3-6), and the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition. Programs offered throughout St. Joseph County in partnership with local school districts and community partners.
• Help Me Grow St. Joe A program of St. Joseph County ISD connecting families with young children (ages 0-5) to free local resources, including basic needs, pregnancy-to-3-years support, child development resources, and preschool/childcare options.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Support Federal program ensuring children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to enroll, attend, and succeed in school. Includes a Coordinator and Local School District Liaisons across all nine districts in St. Joseph County.
• Assistive Technology Services Provides assistive technology services and resources to support students with disabilities in their educational programming.
• Talent Development Programs Countywide enrichment programs including Clue-Me-In (4th-6th grade book competition), Quiz Bowl (middle/high school), Young Authors Day (grades 2-5), Student Art Reception, and Science Olympiad (Region 10 hosted at Western Michigan University).
• Panther Special Olympics Special Olympics programming for St. Joseph County students with disabilities, featuring year-round athletic competition including golf, winter events, and track meets.
• Schools of Choice Program allowing students and families residing in St. Joseph County to attend any public school within the county. Also includes Section 105c program for students from Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, or Van Buren ISDs.
• Technology Services / Information Services Consortium Countywide technology and data services consortium providing technology implementation, consulting, training, and support for all participating districts.
• Truancy Prevention Services Collaborative truancy prevention program involving the St. Joseph County Probate Court, 3B District Court, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Community Mental Health, and public schools, with comprehensive guidelines and procedures for compulsory education compliance.
• Pupil Accounting Services Pupil accounting and auditing services including pupil count day coordination, state aid processing, and compliance with Michigan Department of Education requirements.
• Professional Learning Services Professional development and learning opportunities for educators offered online through Learning Stream, with SCECH credits available. Includes countywide training sessions and on-site district support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,300 students served through Special Education services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Glen Oaks Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlen Oaks Community College partners with the CTE Consortium to host multiple programs (Welding, Aviation, Graphic Design, Computer Science & Technology, Automotive Technologies) at their facility. The partnership provides FREE college dual enrollment credits to CTE students, giving them a jumpstart on college programs. First-year students must have a C+ or above to qualify for official registration.
• Burr Oak Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of nine constituent local school districts that partner with the ISD to receive CTE programs, special education services, technology support, and shared business services.
• Centreville Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstituent district that hosts CTE programs including Health Science I and Agriscience. Serves as a partner in delivering Career & Technical Education opportunities to students across the county.
• Constantine Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstituent district hosting CTE programs including Welding (at Constantine High School) and Culinary Arts. Active partner in CTE Consortium providing career education opportunities.
• Sturgis Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstituent district hosting multiple CTE programs including Construction Trades (at Sturgis High School & Building Site), Teacher Academy, Public Safety, and Manufacturing. Major host site for CTE Consortium activities.
• Three Rivers Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstituent district hosting multiple CTE programs including Engineering Design & Manufacturing (EDM), Aviation (at Three Rivers Municipal Airport), Computer Science & Technology, Marketing, and Teacher Academy. Major CTE host site.
• Eight Public High Schools (CTE Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CTE Consortium involves all eight public high schools in St. Joseph County plus the ISD, providing diverse career and technical education programs at multiple locations through a taxpayer-approved millage.
• Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and PotentialcoreOthersState agency funder for the Help Me Grow St. Joe program, which connects families with young children (ages 0-5) to free local resources.
• St. Joseph County Probate Court/45th Circuit Court - Family DivisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Truancy Program, working with 3B District Court, St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Community Mental Health of St. Joseph County, and St. Joseph County Public Schools to address compulsory education law and truancy issues.
• Local School Districts (GSRP Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Start Readiness Program offered throughout St. Joseph County partnering with local school districts and community partners to provide high quality preschool for 4-year-old children.
• Community Action Agency of South Central MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Birth to Five application process, allowing families to apply for Early Head Start, Head Start, and Great Start Readiness Program through a single application via Help Me Grow St. Joe.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (Berrien RESA): Berrien RESA is an adjacent southwest Michigan regional education service agency offering special education, CTE, early childhood, and technology services to constituent districts — directly comparable in mandate and rural Michigan operating context.
• Van Buren ISD: Van Buren ISD is an adjacent Michigan ISD providing the same statutory services and is explicitly named in SJCISD's Section 105c inter-ISD agreement — directly comparable in service mix and rural Michigan context.
• Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA): KRESA is a neighboring Michigan ISD/RESA providing the same statutory slate of special education, CTE, early childhood, technology, and business services to local districts — the most structurally comparable peer to SJCISD in southwest Michigan.
• Cass ISD: Cass ISD is an adjacent southwest Michigan ISD providing special education, CTE, and shared business services — directly comparable in geographic and operating context to SJCISD.
• Branch ISD: Branch ISD is a neighboring rural Michigan ISD delivering special education, CTE, early childhood, and technology services — explicitly listed alongside SJCISD in the Section 105c Schools of Choice arrangement, indicating close operational similarity.
• Calhoun ISD: Calhoun ISD serves Calhoun County with the same statutory Michigan ISD responsibilities including special education, CTE consortium, and shared business services — a comparable regional service model in a similarly-sized Michigan county.

Broad incumbents

• Ottawa Area ISD: Ottawa Area ISD is a larger Michigan ISD providing the same slate of special education, CTE, and technology services but at greater scale in a more populous west Michigan county — a broader incumbent in the same regulatory framework.
• Genesee Intermediate School District: Genesee ISD is a large Michigan ISD providing the same statutory slate of services — special education, CTE, early childhood, technology — at significantly larger scale, offering a broader-incumbent benchmark for service breadth and revenue mix.
• Kent ISD: Kent ISD is a large Michigan ISD operating in the Grand Rapids metro area with the full statutory ISD service portfolio — a broad incumbent demonstrating the scaled version of the model SJCISD operates.

Others

• Glen Oaks Community College: Glen Oaks Community College is SJCISD's strategic CTE Consortium partner, hosting multiple CTE programs at its campus and providing free dual-enrollment college credits — an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but central to SJCISD's CTE value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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