November Update by David Hundt

MICIP Training Site is now OPEN

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 [email protected] or [email protected]  
• 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: [email protected]
Password: WelcomeToMICIP!

31a and Count Period: Important Reminder

As a reminder, 31a funding is based off of the district Free and Reduced Price lunch count. It is important for districts to be correctly documenting this in the SIS and reporting to MSDS during the count period. Many districts are providing free meals to all students right now, but please make sure your district continues to identify students for F/R lunch or you will see a substantial reduction in your 31a allocation next year.A second note on 31a. The identification criteria appear to be the same this year. Count period is a great time to get your kids identified. What about state testing data? Per MDE OES, it is permissible to use the most current testing data for identification, which is the 2018/2019 state assessment.