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Empowering Education Together

Marquette-Alger RESA is the regional education service agency for Marquette and Alger counties — connecting educators, families, and districts with innovative programs and collaborative support.

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Notice of Board Meeting

Regular (Annual Reorganizational) Meeting of the MARESA Board of Education — Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m., 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, Conference Rooms A & B.
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How We Serve Our Districts

Programs and resources for students, educators, families, and district leaders across our two-county region.

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Proudly Serving 13 School Districts

Across nearly 2,800 square miles of Marquette and Alger counties

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For Educators

Professional development, classroom resources, and collaborative support to enhance teaching excellence across the region.

Professional Development

Regional workshops, conferences, and sustained training in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evidence-based strategies. Coordinated through MARESA and the UPCED network.

Teaching Resources

Curated curriculum materials, instructional frameworks, and digital tools aligned to Michigan standards. Shared across all 13 districts so you spend less time searching.

Collaborative Networks

Connect with fellow educators through subject-area groups, special education teams, and school improvement networks. Share strategies and break the isolation of rural teaching.

Educational Services

Explore the full range of MARESA education programs and services — general and special education, early childhood, and the specialized supports we share across all 13 districts in Marquette and Alger counties.

For Parents & Families

Support and resources to help your child grow, learn, and succeed from early childhood through their transition to adulthood.

Early Childhood Programs

Developmental screening, home visits, Early On services for children under 3, and group programming to support healthy early growth.

Family Support Services

Special education guidance, assistive technology, the IEP process, Child Find screenings, transition programs, and our free Parent Partner service.

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