Welcome to Montcalm Area ISD

Located in the heart of Montcalm County, we are an educational service agency supporting  seven local districts, one public school academy, and one virtual school.  We proudly serve our school communities and more than 12,000 students in Montcalm County. 

MAISD is home to Montcalm Area Career Center, Montcalm Transition Center, Seiter Education Center, and the Hamler Administration Building.  We offer CTE Programs, Early College, Early Childhood Services, Early On Services, Instructional Services, Local Center Programs, and Special Education Services.  

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Upcoming Events

October 27
Legislative Update
12:00 PM
Legislative Update
Date: Oct 27
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
November 4
Tri-County Playgroup
9:30 AM
415 Cedar St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Tri-County Playgroup
Date: Nov 4
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 415 Cedar St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
November 5
Montabella Playgroup
9:30 AM
1456 N County Line Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310, USA
Montabella Playgroup
Date: Nov 5
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 1456 N County Line Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
Montcalm Area Career Center Playgroup
9:30 AM
1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
Montcalm Area Career Center Playgroup
Date: Nov 5
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
November 6
Greenville MCC Playgroup
9:30 AM
1325 Yellow Jacket Dr, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
Greenville MCC Playgroup
Date: Nov 6
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 1325 Yellow Jacket Dr, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
November 10
Introduction to Restorative Practices
8:30 AM
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Date: Nov 10
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Calendar: MAISD Professional Learning Opportunities
WHO:  Administration, Center-Based Staff, Consultants, Special Education Teachers, Teachers

WHAT:  This is an introduction to Restorative Practices. “The fundamental premise of restorative practices is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes with those in authority doing things WITH them, rather than TO them or FOR them.” ~Ted Wachtel, IIRP.  

Participants will be able to: Explain the restorative practices continuum, describe the social discipline window, articulate what a 'with' staff member looks like within the educational setting, give an example of an affective statement and/or question, explain the benefits of using a circle and give an example of when I would use them within my practice and articulate the purpose of restorative practices.

November 11
Tri-County Playgroup
9:30 AM
415 Cedar St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Tri-County Playgroup
Date: Nov 11
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 415 Cedar St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
Calendar: Great Start Collaborative

Our Vision

MAISD will be an educational partner in building strong communities.

Our Mission

In partnership with its communities, MAISD provides innovative and effective learning opportunities for students, schools, and families. 

Annual Education Reports

The Annual Education Report (AER) provides key information about the educational progress on the complex reporting of information required by federal and state laws. The reports contain information about student assessment, accountability and teacher quality. We have three AERs available  to parents and the community. Below is a list of each school with a link to its AER letter and data. 

MAISD District Data - AER Cover Letter

MAISD Local Center Programs

Seiter Education Center

MAISD Early College