IOSCO RESA SPECIAL EDUCATION

Iosco RESA Special Education is a public school that is part of the Iosco RESA school district, located in TAWAS CITY, MI with about 47 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Iosco RESA Special Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), located in Tawas City, Michigan, serves as a vital educational hub providing specialized support and resources for students, families, and local school districts within Iosco County. As an intermediate school district, its primary mission is to bridge gaps in educational accessibility, offering a wide array of special education programs and itinerant services designed to meet the unique learning needs of students from birth through age 26.

The agency acts as a collaborative partner to local districts, providing centralized administrative support, professional development for educators, and specialized instructional tools that might not be available at the individual school level. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), transition services, and therapeutic support, Iosco RESA ensures that students with disabilities receive the tailored instruction necessary to succeed in both academic and post-secondary environments. Their work is central to maintaining high educational standards and equitable opportunities across the region.

For more information, contact Iosco RESA Special Education at (989) 362-3006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.