February 2025 MICIP Continuous Communication

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In this issue of MICIP Continuous Communication

This issue of MICIP Continuous Communication includes important information about the new release 3.1.4, MiStrategy Bank, information for new users, and much more!

DID YOU KNOW?

The new Roadshow PPT video and platform videos are now available on the MICIP website.  Professional Learning

Professional Learning logoMICIP – Can’t Live Without It!

Join the team at the 2025 Michigan School Testing Conference (MSTC) as they review the various kinds of data that are critical to:

  • Identifying a challenge statement and goals in Assess Needs
  • Writing the end and interim targets of the Plan
  • Using the Hexagon Tool in determining whether a strategy is viable
  • Monitoring

Want to learn hands-on?

Bring your laptops and jump into the MICIP training environment to practice building your own plan and learn about the updates in MICIP!

The Conference will be held February 11th through the 13th, 2025, at:

  • Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel
  • 3200 Boardwalk Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Transforming MICIP!

Conference participants image

From left to right, Steven Curry, Dave Carlson, and Ben Boerkoel are transforming MICIP during the MICIP Roadshow!

MICIP PlatformNew Release 3.1.4

Release: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Enhancement:

  • Show the goal name on Monitor, Evaluate, and Impact pages
  • Show data object on define target measure modal
  • Added a hover text to monitor interim targets to view comparisons

Fixes:

  • Clicking view data object in the monitor page will open a new tab again
  • Deactivating a user will unlock and remove any session left running

Future Development:

  • Revision

MiStrategy Bank (MSB)MiStrategyBank

MDE is seeking feedback about strategies curated by the Department.

If you have ideas on how to improve strategies offered by MDE or don’t see a strategy that fits your needs, please let us know. We value your input! Please send responses to Dave Carlson in the Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation.

For more information on the purpose of the MiStrategy Bank, account registrations, roles, and how-to documents, please go to MAISA’s MiStrategy Bank.

New users New MICIP Users

Here are the upcoming virtual training sessions for New MICIP users

March 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m 

Click on the link to join: https://zoom.us/j/96778101150?Pwd=ixibfwzigvork6d7uup3f3pqdnyddl.1

technology imageTechnology Tidbit!

  • Experiencing problems with your third-party integrations for data object inclusion? Make sure your IT staff adds the following links to the Whitelist:
  • MICIP (micip.org)
  • https://ddis.michdev.org/registry” 
  • If you are interested in a "refresher" on the MICIP platform, contact Dot Blackwell, MDE MICIP Lead, at Blackwelld1@michigan.gov to set up a virtual training time.
  • The MICIP Roadshow 2024-2025, "Transforming District Continuous Improvement through MICIP" has an upcoming virtual session hosted by Char-Em ISD on February 27th. Contact Blackwelld1@michigan.gov for registration information.
  • New Roadshow PPT are now available Professional Learning, dated (2025)

Professional Learning logoUpcoming Continuous Improvement Organization Meeting Information

  • The next MCIFN meeting is on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
  • The next Starfish meeting is on Friday, February 21, 2025.
  • The next MASISA/GELN/ELA Leadership Team meeting is on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

SWFT logoStatewide Field Team Newsletter

Here’s the link to the Statewide Field Team January Newsletter - New Year, New You (and Your School): How the Active Implementation Framework Can Help You Crush Your Resolution

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Need Assistance? Explore MICIP Resources!

Have questions or need assistance with MICIP? Check out our support options!

  • MiServiceDesk: for technical support and quick assistance,
    • Users requesting support for the first time will be required to sign up for an account and can then submit a ticket or chat live with the MiServiceDesk
    • Returning users will be able to monitor the status of existing tickets and/or create new tickets
  • The MICIP Platform Guide provides step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and troubleshooting tips regarding the MICIP Platform
  • The MICIP Process Guide helps users navigate the MICIP Process.
  • The MICIP Website contains many tools and resources to support the use of MICIP.