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September 3, 2025
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In this issue of MICIP Continuous Communication
This issue of MICIP Continuous Communication includes important information about the Roadshow 2.0 dates, 2025 MDE Continuous Improvement Conference, Feedback on CSPC support, Resource Allocation Review updates, and much more!
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Share Your Feedback on Coordinated Supports Point of Contact (CSPC) Support
The Michigan Department of Education is gathering feedback from both ISD/RESA partners and schools who have worked with Coordinated Supports Points of Contact (CSPCs). Your input will help us strengthen services for schools identified for CSI and ensure supports are effective, timely, and aligned to needs.
For ISD/RESA Partners
If your ISD/RESA has collaborated with a CSPC, please take this 10–15-minute survey to share about your experience. 👉 CSPC ISD/RESA Partner Feedback Survey
For Schools (Superintendents/Building Administrators)
If your school has received CSPC support, please take this 10–15-minute survey to share about your experience. 👉 CSPC School Feedback Survey
Both surveys are open until September 12, 2025. Responses will remain confidential and will only be used for continuous improvement.
Thank you for taking time to share your reflections and suggestions. Your feedback is critical to ensuring coordinated supports that make a meaningful difference for schools and students.
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Resource Allocation Review (RAR) Guidance for Continuous Improvement Facilitators
Thursday, September 4th, 2025, from 9:00am - noon
This engaging virtual workshop will delve into the Resource Allocation Review (RAR) process, equipping continuous improvement facilitators with the knowledge and tools to confidently support a district. We'll explore strategies for facilitating or supporting the facilitation of the RAR, fostering a collaborative environment where you can share insights and best practices. Facilitator’s will also gain a brief overview of the periodic resource allocation review which will impact a limited number of districts, to provide an awareness of the process and support available to ISD/RESA consultants and districts.
Use the Registration link to secure your spot now!
MICIP Professional Learning
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.
What's New in the MiStrategy Bank?
Is your school or district considering the Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS) strategy for your MICIP portfolio? EWIMS is an evidence-based strategy that is designed to improve student outcomes and increase graduation rates at the secondary level. MDE has curated several EWIMS strategies to help you reach your goals: EWIMS – Attendance, EWIMS – Behavior, EWIMS – Course Performance and EWIMS – General. All offer different types of options or entry points to implement EWIMS and are available in the MiStrategy Bank. If you need more information about EWIMS, please contact Bersheril Bailey.
If you have questions about how to use the MSB, MDE strategies in the MSB or need a hand with creating your own strategy, please do not hesitate to contact Dave Carlson, who would be happy to assist you.
Your Opinion Matters: Help Us Improve MiStrategyBank
We're inviting you to participate in our MiStrategyBank (MSB) User Feedback Survey! We want your insights to help us improve the platform's design, functionality, and content to better meet your needs as an educator in Michigan.
The survey is divided into three key areas to get your valuable feedback:
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Product & Functionality: We want to know what you think about the platform's design, ease of use, and search features.
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Partnerships & Engagement: Share your thoughts on how well MSB supports collaboration and how aware you are of the different roles within the platform's ecosystem.
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End-User Engagement: Tell us how valuable you find the content and what resources would encourage you to use MSB more often.
Why Your Feedback Matters
MSB was created by educators for educators. The more the tool is utilized, the more robust and comprehensive it becomes. Your input is crucial to making MSB more robust, useful and effective for educators to find, select, and implement strategies. This allows more time for educators to do what they do best, build relationships teaching their students. The survey includes optional sections for you to provide your name and email if you're interested in participating in a future design session or focus group to give more in-depth feedback.
The survey is open now. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make the MSB the best resource it can be!
Click here to take the MiStrategyBank User Feedback Survey.
If you have questions, please contact Amanda Stoel at AStoel@gomaisa.org
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"This training helps me understand the platform and how it serves as a valuable tool to keep track and monitor my district's continuous improvement plan."
~Feedback from a Roadshow 2.0 participant
Picture at Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
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MICIP Roadshow 2.0
We have added three sessions called "Ticket to Ride." See flyer below for more information.
Coming Soon! Roadshow 2.0 Expansion Pack, details to follow in the upcoming Newsletters!
2025 has a limited availability please contact Dot Blackwell (Blackwelld1@michigan.gov) to find another date.
Booking now for 2026!
 Roadshow 2.0 Calendar- if there are spots available other districts can join, please contact the link available to register
9/2/25 Lenawee ISD contact Karen Raynor
9/10/25 Monroe County ISD contact Christine Todd
9/15/25 Hillsdale ISD contact Frank Holes
9/16/25 Ypsilanti Community Schools contact Carlos Lopez
9/22/25 Saginaw ISD contact Christine Bolen
9/23/25 Allegan ISD contact Rebecca Longcore
9/24/25 Montcalm Area ISD contact Will Lepech
9/25/25 Sanilac ISD PM spots available contact Sharron Takacs
10/6/25 Monroe County ISD contact Christine Todd
10/8/25 Montcalm Area ISD contact Will Lepech
10/9/25 COP ESD contact Debbie Putnam
10/14/25 Genesee ISD contact Mary Behm
10/15/25 West Shore ESD contact Amy Taranko
10/20/25 Calhoun ISD contact Don Beck
10/23/25 Montcalm Area ISD contact Will Lepech
11/4/25 Berrien RESA contact Lisa Pattison
11/17/25 COOR ISD contact Katie Harris
11/24-25/25 Charter Schools Partners contact Sarah Fields
12/1/25 Wayne RESA contact Natalie Turner Virtual
12/2/25 Lenawee ISD contact Karen Raynor
12/4/25 Wexford Missaukee ISD contact Rebecca Shankland
12/8/25 Kent ISD contact Stephanie Villalta
12/12/25 Oakland ISD contact Nick Wasmer
12/18/25 Sanilac ISD contact Sharron Takacs V Virtual
12/16/25 Tuscola ISD contact Jill Ball
1/22/25 Sanilac ISD contact Sharron Takacs Virtual
2/4/26 Montcalm Area ISD contact Will Lepech
3/17/26 Oakland ISD contact Nick Wasmer
MDE 2025 Continuous Improvement Conference
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Join MDE on November 19, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza for the Continuous Improvement Conference!
Registration for the conference is open now!
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Resource Allocation Review
The second edition of the Resource Allocation Review Process Guide and related resources are now available on the Resource for Identified Schools web page. The guide breaks the review process into six phases, from engaging key perspectives to recording team findings. The toolkit supports leaders, facilitators, and teams in examining how resources are distributed to ensure every student is prepared for college and career after graduation.
For questions, please contact Steven Curry
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Have questions or need assistance with MICIP? Check out our support options!
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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.
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