Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators

What Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators does

MAISA is a Michigan-based non-profit membership association founded in 1962 to support the state's 56 Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), which collectively serve 835 public school districts and approximately 1.5 million PK-12 students. The organization is governed by a board of ISD superintendents and led by Executive Director John Severson, with operations centralized at its Lansing headquarters and approximately 50 staff distributed across Operations, Business Services, EduPaths, Literacy Initiatives, Math Initiatives, MiCH IT, MiSecure, and six network directors (GELN, MiCH, ECAN, SEILN, METL, ISD PR).

The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected technology platforms and program services. Core technology products include MiDataHub/MiGreatDataLake (statewide education data analytics), MiSecure (managed detection/response and identity services delivered at no cost to Michigan schools through 97g grant funding), MiSEN (special education network), MiCloud (infrastructure), MICIP (continuous improvement planning), MiCoachCompass and MiStrategyBank (leadership development), EduPaths (online professional learning), and MiEWIMS (early warning intervention monitoring), all unified under the MiLaunchPad single sign-on system. Non-technology offerings include Early Literacy and Early Math Essentials, MI Kids Back on Track tutoring, TRAILS mental health, MiFamily Engagement Centers, MiOpen Book Project, and PA 146 Dyslexia Resources supporting Public Act 146 of 2024 implementation.

MAISA's revenue is drawn from three primary streams: recurring membership dues from the 56 ISDs, event registration fees (most professional development is free; some events priced $80-$175), and grant funding including 97g state funding for statewide identity defense (fiscal agent: Ingham ISD), AWS K12 Cyber Grant Program funds, and Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) administered with the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Distribution is entirely regional (Michigan) and is delivered through direct enterprise engagement with ISD leadership, collaborative professional networks, in-person convenings (Early Math Leadership Institute, Early Literacy Coaching Institute, Michigan Community Schools Conference, General Membership Meeting), and digital platforms.

Name

Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators

Legal name

Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators

Website

https://gomaisa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAISA is a 1962-founded non-profit membership association serving Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts, which collectively cover 835 public school districts and 1.5 million PK-12 students. It delivers statewide technology platforms (MiDataHub, MiSecure, MICIP, MiEWIMS), professional development, and legislative advocacy on a dues, event, and grant-funded model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA), State/Federal Reporting, Accountability & Audit Readiness (EDAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Education association services
• K12 professional development
• Education data interoperability
• School district cybersecurity
• Legislative advocacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MAISA operates as a membership association supported by dues from Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts. Administrators from member ISDs participate in governance and access services.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from professional development events including conferences and training sessions. Fees vary by event (e.g., $80 for Emergency Seclusion & Restraint, $175 for General Membership Meeting). Many events are provided free of charge.
3. Grant Funding: Funding through grants including 97g funding for identity services, AWS K12 Cyber Grant Program, and Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5). Ingham ISD serves as fiscal agent for statewide initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MAISA is a non-profit membership association that supports Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) and the school districts they serve through shared technology platforms (MiDataHub, MiSecure, MiCloud, MICIP, MiEWIMS, MiSEN), professional development programming, statewide collaborative networks, and legislative advocacy. The organization centralizes operational, data, cybersecurity, and instructional services for ~835 public school districts and approximately 1.5 million PK-12 students across the state.

Product overview

MAISA operates as a platform-plus-network organization offering multiple interconnected technology products and professional services to Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts. The core technology portfolio includes MiDataHub for statewide data analytics, MiSecure for cybersecurity services, MiCloud and MiGreatDataLake for infrastructure, and MICIP for continuous improvement planning. Supporting platforms include MiCoachCompass for educator coaching, EduPaths for professional learning, MiSEN for special education, and MiEWIMS for early warning systems. These products share the MiLaunchPad authentication system and are supported by the MiCH (Michigan Collaboration Hub) IT team. The organization also delivers non-technology programs including Early Literacy Essentials, Early Math Essentials, MI Kids Back on Track, and TRAILS mental health services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GELN - General Education Leadership Network: Network of ISD/ESA/RESA senior General Education leaders committed to improving outcomes for each student
• MiCH - Michigan Collaboration Hub
• ECAN - Early Childhood Administrators Network
• METL - Michigan Educational Technology Leaders
• SEILN - Special Education Instructional Leadership Network
• ISD PR - ISD Public Relations Network
• MiDataHub
• MiSecure
• MiSEN
• MICIP - Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process
• MiCoachCompass
• MiStrategyBank
• ELPL - Early Literacy Professional Learning
• EMPL - Early Mathematics Professional Learning
• EduPaths
• MiRead
• MiEWIMS - Michigan Early Warning and Intervention Monitoring System
• MiFamily Engagement Centers
• MiCloud
• MiGreatDataLake
• MiECC - Michigan's Early Childhood Connect
• Java With John

Products and services

• MiDataHub
• MiSecure
• MiCloud
• MICIP (Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process)
• MiEWIMS
• MiSEN (Michigan Special Education Network)
• MiLaunchPad
• MiGreatDataLake
• MiStrategyBank
• MiCoachCompass
• EduPaths
• MiRead
• MiFamily Engagement Centers
• MiECC - Michigan's Early Childhood Connect
• MI Kids Back on Track
• MiOpen Book Project
• TRAILS
• Leadership Academy
• Educator Effectiveness Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• One ISD secured meaningful employment for every participating student with disabilities through Project SEARCH program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AWS committed $20 million for K12 Cyber Grant Program as part of White House 'Back to School Safely' Cybersecurity summit. MAISA/MiCH IT invited ISDs/LEAs to apply for cyber security funding through regional partnerships for services like offsite immutable backups.
• KingscottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred sponsor of MAISA. Kingscott is an architecture and design firm that may provide services to member ISDs.
• PFM Financial AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred sponsor providing financial advisory services to MAISA member ISDs.
• ThrunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred sponsor - law firm providing legal services to education institutions.
• SET SEG School Insurance SpecialistsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred sponsor providing school insurance services to member ISDs and districts.
• Williams & Company Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred sponsor providing financial services to MAISA members.
• Ingham ISDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIngham ISD serves as the fiscal agent for the statewide 97g funding grant supporting identity defense services for all Michigan ISDs, LEAs, and PSAs at no cost.
• Michigan Department of Education (MDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAISA works with MDE on joint partnership coordination, supporting literacy, mathematics, mental health, school accountability initiatives, and MICIP development.
• Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation connecting MAISA with educational service agencies in 45 states. AESA membership includes all ESA employees and board members.
• National Student Support AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with MAISA and Michigan Department of Education on MI Kids Back on Track tutoring program, providing research-backed best practices for tutoring programs.
• Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on ECIC Parent Leadership Training Series using funds from Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5).
• Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting Michigan Community Schools Coalition conference with MiLEAP to spotlight Regional MiFamily Engagement Centers and community schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Learning Forward: National professional learning association focused on educator professional development — a core function of MAISA's EduPaths, ELPL, and EMPL programs. Comparable in mission around educator learning, with national scope and a narrower product focus than MAISA.
• Ed-Fi Alliance: Non-profit technology organization providing the Ed-Fi data standard and interoperability tools used by state education agencies and districts for SIS and longitudinal data systems. Comparable in the K-12 data infrastructure mission that MAISA's MiDataHub and MiGreatDataLake platforms address.

Regional players

• Illinois Regional Offices of Education (ROE/ISC): Illinois ROEs and Intermediate Service Centers deliver regional educational services, professional development, and technology support to school districts. Functions as a direct analog to Michigan ISDs in a neighboring state.
• Ohio Educational Service Centers (OESC): Ohio's Educational Service Centers provide regional shared services to school districts including technology, professional development, and special education coordination. Operates as a peer association model structurally similar to MAISA's ISD/RESA framework.
• Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA): Wisconsin's network of 12 CESAs serves a structurally analogous role to Michigan's ISDs — regional service agencies providing shared services, professional development, and technology platforms to member school districts. CESA organizations are the most direct functional analog in another state.
• Texas Education Service Centers (ESC): Texas's 20 regional Education Service Centers provide shared services to school districts, including technology platforms, professional development, and accountability support. Comparable in mission and operating model to MAISA's ISD-supporting role.

Direct peers

• Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA): National professional organization serving educational service agencies in 45 states, of which MAISA is an affiliate. AESA is the closest direct peer as it operates at the same membership-association function for ESAs nationwide, providing the same convening, advocacy, and professional development role that MAISA provides within Michigan.

Broad incumbents

• CCSSO (Council of Chief State School Officers): National nonpartisan association representing the chief education officers of state education agencies. Comparable in policy advocacy and convening role, but focused at the state agency level rather than regional ISD level.
• AASA (American Association of School Administrators): National professional association for school superintendents and administrators, providing advocacy, professional development, and policy support. Broader incumbent serving a wider administrator base than MAISA's ISD-specific focus.
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) State Collaboratives: State-level K-12 collaborative and improvement organizations that work with state education agencies on accountability, assessment, and continuous improvement. MICIP's continuous improvement function overlaps with this category of statewide support organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MAISA_ISDS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLaiUhTc2xWhoXTZV3fldzxgckLnuXVaHj
• Facebookfacebook.com/MAISA.ISDs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-isds

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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