New In This Issue
- Special Invitation to Genesee ISD MICIP Roadshow
- CSI Plan Submission
- 2026 MASFPS Spring Professional Learning
- Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS and TSI
MICIP Refresher-Virtual Training
MICIP Refreshers are one-on-one virtual trainings with Dot to review the MICIP Platform. This can be for new users looking for a little more support, or veteran users who just need a little "refresher" on spaces in the platform.
If you are interested in a "refresher" contact Dot Blackwell, MDE MICIP Lead, at Blackwelld1@michigan.gov, to set up your session.
Genesee ISD Invites You!
Debbie, Karen and Scott have opened the doors on April 24th for neighboring Districts and Building Leaders to join them for an additional MICIP Work Session to continue refining school improvement plans as needed.
This session will give you time and space to work directly with the MDE MICIP Team on your school plans.
Where: GISD Davis Building Room 102 A/B (Enter through Door 1)
2413 W. Maple Rd, Flint MI
Registration for GISD Additional MICIP Work Session_April 24, 2026
CSI Plan Submission
GEMS-MARS is open for local education agencies (LEAs) with schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) to submit school-level CSI plans to the Michigan Department of Education for review and approval based on fulfillment of the ESSA requirements outlined in the .
CSI plans are due for submission on or before Friday, June 5, 2026. For instructions on how to generate school level CSI Plan Reports in MICIP and submit the plan(s) in GEMS-MARS, please see the .
2026 MASFPS Spring Professional Learning Institute
The MDE MICIP Team will be presenting this year at the MASFPS Spring Institute Conference on Thursday, April 23rd.
Be sure to bring your MICIP Team for the latest and greatest updates from Dr. Dot Blackwell, Jennifer Curtis, Steven Curry and Dave Carlson.
When: April 23-24, 2026
Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, 923 Creyts Rd, Lansing MI
Register Link
Program Agenda
Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS and TSI
Administrators and facilitators play a critical role in guiding structured, team-based inquiry and ensuring clear connections between resource decisions and improvement strategies. To support the work of integrating resource considerations into the continuous improvement process guidance materials are available to individuals facilitating the resource allocation review process. General guidance materials are found on the Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI page. Guidance created by fellow facilitators may be found at on the following . For additional assistance contact Steven Curry at currys1@michigan.gov.
Keeping up with MICIP Platform Changes
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Reminder:
Impersonate has changed in the MICIP platform. When the impersonate button is pressed a new modal pops up with a drop-down menu option. Choose from the three options to proceed. If you have a MSD Ticket Number add that. Record any notes for the use of impersonate under notes.
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What's New in the MiStrategy Bank?
Looking to strengthen mathematics instruction through evidence-based practice? The Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) is now available in the MiStrategy Bank for inclusion in MICIP plans. This professional learning strategy builds teachers’ capacity to use formative assessment to guide instruction and respond to student thinking in real time. Teams interested in enhancing instructional impact and student outcomes are encouraged to review the strategy details in the MiStrategy Bank.
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, MDE-Lead for the MSB, who would be happy to assist you.
For more information on the purpose of the MSB, account registrations, roles, and how-to documents, please click the link to MAISA’s MiStrategy Bank page. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, please contact Amanda Stoel, Director of Innovation and Collaboration and MSB Product Owner at MAISA.
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