CEPI Announcements: 11.7.18

November 7, 2018

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MSDS 2018 Fall General Collection Deadlines

The MSDS 2018 Fall Collection deadlines are fast approaching. Please see the list of deadline dates below:

2018 Fall General Collection

  • Nov. 7 - Submission due by 11:59 p.m. EST
  • Nov. 14 - Certification due by 11:59 p.m. EST

2018 Fall Early Childhood Collection

  • Nov. 14 - Certification due by 11:59 p.m. EST

PLN Validation for Early Childhood Programs

A Provider License Number must be submitted for children participating in a Great Start Readiness Program (EC Program Code 01), GSRP/Head Start Blend program (EC Program Code 02), or Head Start program (EC Program Code 03).

Beginning with the MSDS EC Fall 2018 collection, PLNs will be validated during quality review based on data from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Please ensure your PLN is valid to avoid certification errors.

For more Early Childhood collection information, visit the 2018-19 MSDS Collection Details Manual.

Section 25e Request Window

The window to submit pupil transfer requests under Section 25e of the State School Aid Act will occur in the MSDS from Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 through Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. While districts may begin submitting requests on Nov. 15, ISD auditors may not begin processing requests until Wednesday, Dec. 5.

The Section 25e User Guide and financial calendar have been updated on the MSDS SRM web page. For questions regarding Section 25e legislation, please contact Brian Ciloski at 517-373-3352 or CiloskiB@michigan.gov. For questions regarding the MSDS, please contact CEPI customer support.

State Holiday

Monday, Nov. 12, Veteran's Day, is an observed state holiday. Minimal customer support staff will be available to provide support for the upcoming MSDS deadlines. Phones will not ring through to staff; therefore, please send an email to CEPI@michigan.gov, or leave a message at 517-335-0505 x3. Customer support staff will monitor email and voicemail. Please plan and prepare accordingly.

GAD 2017-18 Exit Status Audit Window Reminder

The audit of active cohorts (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021) in the Graduation and Dropout application will close Dec. 3, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you have not gone into the GAD to perform your audits, please do so before the window closes.

Data Systems Training Opportunity

As part of our new quarterly training series, CEPI invites you to a free training event hosted at Genesee Intermediate School District on Monday, Nov. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. EST. Information about this training is available in the Registration Form. The first 80 registrants will be confirmed as attendees. CEPI will send a final confirmation and formal invitation to attendees by Nov. 15.

MI School Data News

Public Release Scheduled

English Learner Growth: Shows changes in aggregated student scores over time on the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs assessment. This report will be released into preview today with 2017-18 school year data, and will be released to the public within one week.

For a schedule of report releases, please see our Report Calendar. Check the ticker on MI School Data for updated report release news.

Words to Know

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Questions? Contact CEPI customer support: CEPI@michigan.gov or call 517-335-0505 x3. Please provide your name, telephone number (including area code and extension) and school name along with your message.