Clare-Gladwin RESD

What Clare-Gladwin RESD does

Clare-Gladwin RESD is a public Regional Educational Service District (RESD) operating under Michigan's intermediate school district framework, serving the constituent K-12 school districts located in Clare and Gladwin counties. The organization functions as a shared-services hub, delivering specialized programs and administrative infrastructure that individual local districts could not efficiently operate independently.

Its core program portfolio includes Career and Technical Education (CTE) certifications, Early On Playgroups for early intervention, SPARKS/IGNITE tutoring programs, Area School transition classes, the PREK for All free universal preschool program for 4-year-olds, professional learning services for educators, and Regional Educational Media Center (REMC 5) media and technology services. The underlying technology stack comprises an Apptegy-powered public website, the Skyward Student Information System for student records and district operations, and Applitrack for online employment applications and hiring workflows.

As a government entity, Clare-Gladwin RESD does not operate a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from Michigan's state foundation allowance, contributions from constituent local school districts, and federal grants supporting programs such as PREK for All. The customer base is structurally fixed to the constituent districts within its two-county service area, and the entity's competitive position is defined by statutory authority rather than market competition.

Name

Clare-Gladwin RESD

Legal name

Clare-Gladwin RESD

Website

https://cgresd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clare-Gladwin RESD is a Michigan Regional Educational Service District providing shared educational services—including CTE programs, PREK for All, tutoring, and professional learning—to constituent K-12 school districts across Clare and Gladwin counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), IEP/IFSP-Aligned Curriculum & Lesson Materials (EDAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Educational services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Clare

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: As a public Regional Educational Service District, Clare-Gladwin RESD operates as a government-funded educational organization providing services to local school districts. Revenue is derived from state funding, local district contributions, and service fees for specialized educational programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clare-Gladwin RESD is a public Regional Educational Service District that provides centralized educational programs and support services to local K-12 school districts, educators, students, and families across Clare and Gladwin counties in Michigan. Its offerings include CTE programs with industry-recognized certifications, Early On early-intervention playgroups, SPARKS/IGNITE tutoring, Area School transition classes, free universal PREK for All, professional development for educators, and REMC 5 educational media services.

Product overview

Clare-Gladwin RESD is a Regional Educational Service District that provides a coordinated portfolio of educational programs and services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include CTE programs for career-ready certifications, Early On Playgroups for early intervention, SPARKS/IGNITE tutoring services, Area School transition classes, PREK for All universal prekindergarten, and Professional Learning for educators. The organization also provides access to Student Skyward (a third-party SIS), operates REMC 5 educational media center, and runs CTE Next Gen Summer Camp. These services are delivered through the Apptegy-powered website platform and are funded through local, state, and federal educational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CGRESD: Abbreviated name for Clare-Gladwin RESD used on the website
• CTE
• Early On
• SPARKS/IGNITE
• Area School
• REMC 5
• PREK for All

Products and services

• CTE (Career and Technical Education) Career and Technical Education programs that give students in constituent districts the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications through specialized training and testing, helping them graduate career-ready.
• Early On Playgroups Early intervention playgroups that help young children build social skills while receiving services, with itinerant staff supporting families in reaching developmental milestones beyond their child's goals.
• SPARKS/IGNITE One-on-one tutoring support program that assists students with homework and builds understanding of academic material.
• Area School Transition Classes Transition classes including the MOCI class for students with severe cognitive impairment that provides hands-on learning experiences (such as growing and selling flowers) to support community outings and life-skills development.
• PREK for All Free PreK program for all 4-year-olds in Clare and Gladwin County, providing quality early childhood education to prepare children for kindergarten.
• Professional Learning Professional development offerings for educators, coaches, and administrators, fostering collaboration and growth tailored to districts with continuous support.
• REMC 5 (Regional Educational Media Center) Regional Educational Media Center providing educational technology resources, professional learning opportunities, and hands-on learning activities for area schools.
• CTE Next Gen Summer Camp Summer camp program focused on exploring, creating, and building memories and skills through CTE activities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• SkywardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSkyward provides the student information system (SkySTS) used by Clare-Gladwin RESD and constituent districts for student data management, gradebook, and administrative functions.
• ApplitracksupportingTechnology or IntegrationApplitrack is the online employment application system used by CGRESD for recruiting and managing job applications for district staff positions.
• REMC 5 (Regional Educational Media Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREMC 5 is a regional educational media center that partners with CGRESD to provide educational technology resources, professional learning opportunities, and hands-on learning activities for students.
• MI Early ChildhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMI Early Childhood is a resource for early childhood education in Michigan that partners with CGRESD to provide PreK enrollment information and early childhood services for families in Clare and Gladwin counties.
• 2-1-1 MichigansupportingOthers2-1-1 is Michigan's social services hotline integrated into CGRESD's resource network to help families access community support services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mecosta-Osceola ISD: Michigan ISD serving Mecosta and Osceola counties, with a similar two-county rural service profile and comparable regional educational service mandate to CGRESD.
• Kent Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD/RESD serving Kent County with a comparable portfolio of special education, CTE, early childhood, and professional learning services. Directly comparable organizational structure and statutory mandate.
• Genesee Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD serving Genesee County with comparable special education, CTE, early childhood, and instructional services to constituent districts. Directly comparable regional service model.
• Wexford-Missaukee ISD: Michigan ISD serving Wexford and Missaukee counties, with the same regional educational service agency structure and rural two-county footprint as Clare-Gladwin RESD.
• Ingham Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD serving Ingham County with a comparable portfolio of special education, CTE, early childhood, and professional development services to local districts.
• Iosco RESA: Michigan RESA serving Iosco County with comparable special education, CTE, and instructional support services to local districts. Similar scale and rural Michigan service area.
• Oakland Schools: Oakland County ISD providing the same regional educational service agency functions as CGRESD, including special education, CTE, early childhood, and educator services. Larger scale but structurally identical.
• Calhoun Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD serving Calhoun County providing special education, CTE, early childhood, and instructional support to constituent districts. Similar scale and rural/small-city service profile to CGRESD.
• Wayne RESA: Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency, the largest RESA in Michigan, providing general and special education leadership services to constituent districts in Wayne County. Same statutory mandate and service portfolio.
• Berrien RESA: Berrien Regional Education Service Agency in Michigan providing regional educational services including special education and CTE to southwest Michigan school districts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cgresd

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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