Please see the AER Page on this website for most up-to-date information. 

The MICIP Team has created a training site and training manual for schools, districts, and ISDs to use. The purpose of the training site is to get in and try out the various features and tools in MICIP so that we're prepared to use the system when it goes live in January. I recommend reaching out to your ISD and/or participating in other trainings on MICIP to fully understand the mindset and process behind MICIP. Two such opportunities are highlighted below.Here is some important information from the MICIP Team:

• Training manual has light bulbs that link to sample plan. To return back to the same spot, simply use the bookmark heading located on the left of the pdf file.
• Warning that work can be overridden thus you may want to use a unique identifier.
• Please use incognito or remove cookies from your browser after each session.
• Please remind districts not to use MiServiceDesk contact located in the footer. All concerns should be sent to nugentt@michigan.gov or mde-micip@michigan.gov  
• Changes to the training platform will happen on 11/9 & by 12/21. I will send you a reminder and a list of changes.
• Training is not the final platform but reflects what is currently in the soft launch platform.

Training Manual
Website: training.micip.org
Username: demo@micip.org
Password: WelcomeToMICIP!

A page for E-COL Plans has been build with the most up to date information.  SB 927 introduced a variety of changes to PA 149 (Extended COVID-19 Learning Plans). There are now additional reporting requirements for Reconfirmation Meetings and a new requirement to publish training on virtual content to teachers, parents, and students.

The MI Integrated Continuous Improvement Proces (MICIP) development continues on schedule. The final testing phase was completed in September, and Testing Partners will get early access to the MICIP Platform starting this month. MDE anticipates a statewide rollout in January. We will all use the MICIP process to complete our continuous improvement (formerly school and district improvement).  Check out the GETTING STARTED with MICIP page. 
​While we're waiting for the statewide rollout, it is important for your organization to get connected to MiDataHub. Districts must be connected to the Data Hub to use MICIP. MICIP will also interact with NEXUS, the platform that is replacing MEGS+. In other words, you will not be able to complete your consolidated application in 2021 unless you are connected to the Data Hub. I suggest getting connected earlier rather than later to work out any issues.

Many schools are not able to complete their normal Title I Parent Meeting this year due to restrictions on large gatherings, not allowing parents into the building, or running 100% remote programs. The following resources will help you meet the requirements for the Title I Parent Meeting, including sharing about Title I and soliciting input on required documents.

Instructions/links to all docs and surveys: Virtual Parent Meeting Toolkit
Also, a MDE OES published:  family engagement during COVID-19.

The March Regional School Improvement and State and Federal Programs Communication is now available.
Topics:

• A-F School Report Card Resources
• March School Improvement Meeting
• School Improvement Plans this year
• Regional Title I Meeting

Preview the AER data between Dec 5-12, 2019 and update your cover letter by downloading a new template found on the AER Support Page.  The new cover letter is very similar to last year and should be fairly simple to update.  Labels such as CSI and TSI have not changed yet.  Districts and schools must post the cover letter and Combined Report between December 13 - January 31.  See the AER Support Page for additional resources and guidance. 

Updates to existing support pages have been made for the MERA conference and one NEW support page has been created as follows:

1. To improve literacy and numeracy rates across our state, every child deserves caring and consistent adults to surround and support them.  Students with greater at-risk factors need more adults around them.  Take a look at the online calculators for the number of adults needed based on research and certain at-risk factors at ​Staffing SFRC.  
2. When looking at such outcome data in literacy and numeracy, please recognize that achievement is impacted by various at-risk factors such as poverty and chronic absenteeism. Therefore, view achievement compared to similar schools in Michigan using RNN Data Tool.  
3. Similar to the RNN Data Tool, a NEW support page for the SEDA Interactive Data Tool has been created.  Stanford University has aligned every state test to the national test (NAEP) in order to compare counties, districts, and schools across the entire nation.  Visit the SEDA Support Page for more information.  

The November issue of Regional Monthly Communication is now available.  Be sure to subscribe to get the newsletter delivered to your inbox each month.
Topics:

• November School Improvement Tasks
• Signing up for MDE communications
• November State & Federal Programs Tasks
• Information on 31a and 35a
• Links to ISD-Specific Monthly Updates

Exciting news! There is no longer a provision for redirection of funds based upon assessment results in the budget.  However, the intent and purpose of 31a funds remain the same.  We still have the same criteria for identification of students, and schools must continue to code students in all collections.  Although no redirection of funds are required, proficiency targets are still present at grades 3, 8 and 11 and should still be a target for improvement efforts.

Spending on professional learning has increased to 7 1/2 % and may be utilized in the following manner:

• Supporting the coaching model
• Supporting the MTSS Model
• Learning around best practices and use of data
• Implementation of Read by Grade Three with fidelity

If you are anxious to be part of the Continuous Improvement revolution, don't forget to register for the MDE Fall Conference for Continuous Improvement on November 18th and 19th at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. 
Anyone who leads or is part of school improvement efforts will NOT want to miss this important conference.  New expectations about continuous improvement processes and resources, application of the Whole Child model and its influence on how to integrate this important information into the continuous improvement cycle, and other critical content will be addressed.  This is NOT one to miss.  Join us for shared learning and deepening understanding.