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 Meeting of the MARESA Board of Education — Monday, August 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m., 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, Conference Room E.

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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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Welcome to the refreshed MARESA website

We've refreshed maresa.org to make it easier for educators, families, and district partners across Marquette and Alger counties to find the programs, services,

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Annual Education Report

The Annual Education Report (AER) is a state-required document that provides families and community members with a transparent look at how MARESA programs are p

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Common Calendar

The MARESA Common Calendar provides a shared school year calendar adopted by all 13 local districts in the Marquette and Alger county service area. What Is the

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Chalk Talk: The MARESA Podcast

We sit down with members of the MARESA team to talk about the programs and people supporting education across Marquette and Alger counties.

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Latest episode

Special Education in our 2026-29 Strategic Plan

July 31, 2026 · Special Education

In this episode, we sit down with Tammy Nyen, Executive Director of Special Education, and Theresa King, Director of Special Education Accountability and Compliance, to discuss the Special Education portion of our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.