What Ingham Intermediate School District does

Ingham Intermediate School District is a regional educational service agency headquartered in Mason, Michigan, operating as a public governmental entity since 1962. It serves 12 constituent local school districts within Ingham County (Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, and Williamston) by delivering specialized educational programs and shared services that individual districts cannot independently sustain. Programming spans early childhood services through age-26 transition support, anchored by center-based special education facilities (Beekman Center, Heartwood School, Malcolm Williams School, North Star School), career and technical education at Wilson Talent Center, alternative high school programming at Ingham Academy, and the Capital Region Technical Early College.

The district operates a portfolio of core programs including skills training (Project SEARCH at Michigan State University, Skills for Adult Independent Living/SAIL, School to Work with Peckham Industries), comprehensive special education supports (autism programs, deaf and hard of hearing, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, speech and language), and instructional services (arts, gifted and talented, literacy, multilingual learners, mental health). The technology stack is entirely off-the-shelf: PowerSchool as the student information system, Microsoft 365 for productivity, Moodle as the LMS, Google Workspace for Education at Wilson Talent Center, ScreenConnect for remote IT support, and MiPSE for HR/benefits. No proprietary platforms, AI products, or patents were disclosed. Governance rests with a five-member Board of Education and a Superintendent; day-to-day operations are managed through district support services including business and finance, facilities, information technology, transportation, Medicaid billing, and special education administration.

The business model is tax-funded rather than commercial: revenue is generated through local property taxes, state education foundation allowance, federal education programs, voter-approved millages (including a 2020 Headlee Restoration Millage), and facility bond proposals. Because Ingham ISD is a government entity with statutory service-area obligations, there is no transactional pricing, sales motion, or churn exposure in the conventional sense; the relevant financial signals are voter millage passage, state per-pupil allocations, and special education cost reimbursements. Recent structural moves include the July 1, 2024 transfer of Beekman Center operations from Lansing School District to Ingham ISD and the May 2025 Special Education Facilities Bond proposal targeting Beekman and Heartwood renovations.

Name

Ingham Intermediate School District

Legal name

Ingham Intermediate School District

Website

https://inghamisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ingham Intermediate School District is a Michigan regional educational service agency headquartered in Mason that delivers special education, career and technical education, early childhood, and transition programs across 12 constituent local school districts in Ingham County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), GED/HiSET Preparation & Instruction (EDAAABAA)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Transition services
• Regional education agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal education programs. Operates millage-funded programs including Special Education Facilities bond proposals.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Ingham Intermediate School District is a regional educational service agency in Michigan that delivers specialized K-12 and post-secondary programs to 12 constituent local school districts in Ingham County. Its core offerings include center-based special education facilities (Beekman Center, Heartwood School, North Star School, Malcolm Williams School), career and technical education at Wilson Talent Center, early childhood services, alternative high school programming (Ingham Academy, Capital Region Technical Early College), and transition programs (SAIL, Project SEARCH, School to Work) for students ages 3 to 26.

Product overview

Ingham Intermediate School District is an educational service agency serving 12 local school districts in Ingham County, Michigan. The district operates a platform of educational programs and services including center-based special education facilities (Beekman Center, Heartwood School, Malcolm Williams School, North Star School), career and technical education (Wilson Talent Center), high school programs (Ingham Academy, Capital Region Technical Early College), early childhood services, transition programs (Project SEARCH, SAIL, School to Work), and instructional support services. The district's offerings span from preschool through age 26, addressing the full spectrum of student educational needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wilson Talent Center: Career and Technical Education center offering programs for high school juniors and seniors in fields including automotive technology, healthcare, culinary arts, and skilled trades

Products and services

• Wilson Talent Center (WTC) Career and Technical Education center offering programs for high school juniors and seniors in fields including automotive technology, healthcare, culinary arts, cybersecurity, construction trades, and manufacturing. Provides articulated and direct college credit, professional certifications, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Beekman Center Center-based special education program serving students ages 3-26 with moderate and severe cognitive impairments, severe multiple impairments, and autism spectrum disorders. Provides tailored educational programs and services in collaboration with local school districts and families.
• Heartwood School Special education facility serving students ages 3-26 with complex educational needs. Provides programs focused on building independence, communication skills, and confidence through specialized support.
• Malcolm Williams School Educational program for court-adjudicated male youth placed in the Highfields residential program, serving students aged 13-18. Partnership with Highfields has been in existence since 1974.
• North Star School Integrated program supporting students in grades 5-12 with severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Combines former Secondary Learning Center and Evergreen Program, serving students referred by special education directors from twelve local districts.
• Ingham Academy High school program offering alternative educational pathways for students.
• Capital Region Technical Early College (CRTEC) Early college program allowing students to earn college credit while in high school, part of Wilson Talent Center offerings.
• Skills for Adult Independent Living (SAIL) Transition program for students ages 22-26 focusing on employment, job training, community involvement, mobility, safety, daily living skills, academics, health, recreation, and social communication skills. Includes classroom, community experience, and work experience components.
• Project SEARCH Year-long transition program combining classroom instruction with unpaid internship at Michigan State University. Prepares students with disabilities for competitive integrated employment through workplace immersion and employability skills training.
• School to Work (S2W) Work-based learning program option within SAIL providing individual job coaching through community partner Peckham Industries, offering paid and unpaid work experience opportunities.
• Early Childhood Services Suite of early childhood programs including Build Up Michigan, Early Childhood Special Education, Early On, Great Parents Great Start Program, Home Visiting Services, and PreK for All.
• Instructional Services District-wide instructional support including Arts, Gifted and Talented, Instructional Technology, Literacy, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, Mental Health Support Services, Multilingual Learners, School Improvement, and Science programs.
• Summer Career Camps Hands-on career exploration camps for students entering grades 5-8, offered through Wilson Talent Center in areas such as digital media, automotive technology, health sciences, and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Special Education Facilities bond proposal: $55.00 annual increase per $200,000 home value if approved

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and standard.

• HighfieldscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 1974 providing educational services to court adjudicated male youth placed in the Highfields residential program. Malcolm Williams School operates within this partnership, serving students aged 13-18 referred through the court system.
• Michigan State University (MSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU hosts the Spartan Project SEARCH program, providing year-long unpaid internships at the university. Project SEARCH combines classroom instruction with workplace immersion to prepare interns for competitive employment.
• Peckham IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing work-based learning and individual job coaching for the School to Work (S2W) program. Facilitates paid work experience opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState vocational rehabilitation agency providing employment services, pre-employment transition services, job placement, and education/training support for students and youth with disabilities.
• Lansing Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner providing student engagement, admissions support, and articulation agreements for career and technical education programs including Capital Region Technical Early College.
• Community Mental Health (CMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides counseling, case management, respite, supported employment, and housing services for students and families eligible for Medicaid and mental health services.
• Lansing Community CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 22 college partners offering articulated and direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students. Partner in Capital Region Technical Early College program.
• Michigan State UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship college partner hosting Project SEARCH internships. Also partner with Department of Public Safety for criminal justice and law enforcement programs.
• Baker CollegestandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Bay CollegestandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Central Michigan UniversitystandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Davenport UniversitystandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Eastern Michigan UniversitystandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Ferris State UniversitystandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner offering articulated or direct college credit to Wilson Talent Center students.
• Sparrow Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner providing job shadows, work-based learning, and internship opportunities for healthcare students. Advisory board member for healthcare programs.
• LaFontaine Automotive GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor business partner providing job shadows, work-based learning, and internship opportunities. Advisory board member for automotive technology programs.
• McLaren Greater LansingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare business partner providing clinical experiences, job shadows, and work-based learning for health sciences students.
• Accident Fund Insurance Company of AmericastandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner recognized for contributions to student education through advisory board participation and work-based learning opportunities.
• Dart Container CorporationstandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing business partner providing advisory board leadership and work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Michigan Alliance for FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide resource connecting families of children with disabilities to resources helping improve their children's education.
• Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment pre-training, job shadows, on-the-job experiences, education/training and placement services for students with visual impairments in Clinton, Ingham, and Eaton counties.
• MI WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development agency assisting with employment skills development, training, and GED preparation for youth who qualify as low income or have disabilities.
• Disability Network Capital AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information and referral services, community awareness and advocacy, transition support, independent living support, peer support, employment, financial, housing, and transportation services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genesee ISD: Genesee Intermediate School District serving districts in the Flint area. Operates comparable center-based special education programs, CTE offerings, and early childhood services under the same Michigan ISD framework.
• Wayne RESA: Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency, one of Michigan's largest ISDs serving 33 school districts in Wayne County. Directly comparable as a Michigan regional education service agency providing special education, CTE, and general support services to constituent districts.
• Ottawa Area ISD: Ottawa Area Intermediate School District serving districts in Ottawa County, Michigan. Operates comparable programs under the same state ISD framework, including special education and career/technical education.
• Washtenaw ISD: Washtenaw Intermediate School District serving districts in the Ann Arbor area, with overlapping programs in special education, CTE, and transition services. Direct regional peer with similar demographic and economic context.
• Kent ISD: Kent Intermediate School District serving 20+ districts in Kent County, including Grand Rapids area. Operates similar programs in special education, career/technical education (Kent Career Tech Center), and early childhood services.
• Macomb ISD: Macomb Intermediate School District in metro Detroit, providing special education, career-technical education, and instructional services to constituent districts. Same statutory structure and service portfolio as Ingham ISD.
• Kalamazoo RESA: Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency serving 9 districts in Kalamazoo County. Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and service mix including special education, CTE, and early childhood programs.
• Calhoun ISD: Calhoun Intermediate School District serving Battle Creek area districts. Operates analogous center-based special education facilities, CTE programs, and early childhood services as a peer regional education service agency in Michigan.
• Oakland Schools: Oakland County's regional education service agency, operating special education centers, career-technical programs, and district support services. Directly comparable in scale, mandate, and service mix to Ingham ISD.
• Jackson ISD: Jackson Intermediate School District serving districts in Jackson County, Michigan. Comparable mid-sized regional education service agency with similar programmatic offerings under the same statutory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inghamisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVrc2uaWDIEtsNnmNsBuhew
• Facebookfacebook.com/InghamISD
• Instagraminstagram.com/inghamisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ingham-intermediate-school-district

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ingham Intermediate School District