Kalamazoo RESA is a critical part of Michigan's education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region.

We provide specialized services to schools and communities and optimize resources by centralizing innovative programs and services.

We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We provide equitable and innovative solutions to empower educators, learners, and families to improve learning in the Greater Kalamazoo region.

A transformative, equitable, and innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region

We deliver transformative, equitable and innovative programs, and specialized services that empower learners, families and schools to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

As Kalamazoo RESA continues to grow in its impact and reach, our refreshed brand reflects the forward-thinking and inclusive spirit that defines our work. While the programs and services you rely on remain the same, this transformation better represents the breadth of our work and our commitment to empowering learners, families, and educators. Our rebrand marks an exciting new chapter—honoring our legacy while embracing the future with a renewed focus on our core values.

Kalamazoo RESA focuses on five centers of excellence: Special Education, Early Childhood, Career Connect, Educator Supports and Operational Supports. Through these centers of excellence, Kalamazoo RESA is committed to empowering students, and educators, fostering a robust and thriving educational environment in the Kalamazoo County region.

		This image reflects the deep transformative nature of early childhood education and the critical development that occurs through learning during this time. The incorporation of leaf-like elements represents growth and nurturing; just as seeds evolve into complex organisms with roots, branches and leaves that grow ever upward, so do our youngest learners. The two outer leaves wrap around the center one, just as we too support the whole child and family through our programs and services.
		This image illustrates the journey of exploration that learners undergo through Career Connect programs and services. The directional arrows symbolize the transformative experiences and meaningful relationships that guide learners as they navigate various career pathways. The image also reflects the dynamic and lifelong nature of career development, emphasizing continuous progress, learning and growth.
		This image represents the essential linking elements that special education inspires through the relationships, collaboration and support systems that bring educators, families and resources together to foster inclusion, growth and transformation in our learners.
		Apples have long been seen as symbols of knowledge and learning. This abstract design represents the foundational support we provide to educators aligned with the evolving landscape of education. It also evokes the concept of a seed being planted and nurtured, symbolizing the role of educators in our learners’ growth and development. The forward leaning direction represents the innovative, dynamic and evolving nature of educational best practices and our commitment to creating an environment where both educators and learners can thrive.
		This image reflects the role operational supports plays in providing essential structural support, giving KRESA a solid foundation. The interconnected supports with multiple beams and joints work in harmony together. Just like a building’s infrastructure is often hidden from view, but vital for structural integrity, operational supports may not be visible to all but are critical for front-facing programs and services to shine.