This page contains information and technical assistance resources for schools identified by Michigan school accountability systems for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Additional Targeted Support (ATS), and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI).
The Michigan School Index System is a school accountability reporting system used to identify schools for the federal school support categories defined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). View the School Index Overview using this link.
The school support identification flowchart provides an overview on how schools are identified for support by the Michigan School Index System. View the School Index Identification Flowchart using this link.
Additional resources on the School Index system, such as guides, business rules, data, and more can be found on the School Index Resources page at www.mi.gov/mde-schoolindex.
School Index reports can be viewed on MI School Data at: www.mischooldata.org/school-index/. Note: You must login in to view reports in preview.
Michigan's Approved ESSA State Plan organizes schools identified for supports into three groups as described in each of the tabs below. Click the CSI, ATS, or TSI tabs to learn more about each category, find lists of identified schools, and information on supports and MDE offices assisting these respective schools.
Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)
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Additional Targeted Support (ATS)
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Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)
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The Michigan Integrated
Continuous
Improvement Process
(MICIP) is a pathway
for districts to improve
student outcomes by
assessing whole child
needs to develop plans
and coordinate funding.
Please view the video and PDF linked below for more MICIP information for identified schools.
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Using, generating, and sharing evidence about effective strategies to support students gives stakeholders an important tool to accelerate student learning. ESEA emphasizes the use of evidence-based activities, strategies, and interventions (collectively referred to as “interventions”).
The following links provide resources available to schools identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI.
EWIMS is a data-driven, decision-making process that helps educators systematically identify students at risk of dropping out, examine the underlying causes, match needs to interventions, and then monitor progress and the success. Information on EWIMS can be found on the MDE's EWIMS webpage (www.mi.gov/mde-ewims).
A comprehensive framework of research-based strategies designed to meet the individual needs and assets of the whole child. Information on MTSS can be found on the MDE'S MiMTSS webpage (www.michigan.gov/mtss).
Regional Assistance Grants (RAG) are awarded to Intermediate School Districts with schools designated as CSI in their constituent local school districts to support their school improvement programs and initiatives. For more information, please see the Title I Regional Assistance Grants Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Regional Assistance Grant Eligible Schools and Allocations.
The MI Systems Support provides free technical assistance and professional learning through the Statewide Field Team (SWFT) to districts with schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATS). These services are funded through the Title I Technical Assistance Grant. Information can be found on the MI Systems Support webpage (www.misystemsupport.com).
Staying in the loop is critical for schools identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI. Communications, reminders and events will be provided here below as they become available.
Please see MDE Memos section for all prior MDE memos including those regarding topics specific to schools identified for CSI, TSI, or ATS supports.
Below is a list of upcoming events that may be helpful for schools identified for CSI, TSI, or ATS supports.
Below is a list of links to recent event recordings and presentations/webinars for schools identified for CSI, TSI, or ATS supports.
Information on Michigan's implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), can be found in the state's approved consolidated state plan in the Michigan ESSA link below. Information from the federal government on ESSA can be found on the United States Department of Education's website linked below.
Michigan's ESSA plan and resource information.
United States Department of Education webpage for the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Use the chart below to find specific support contacts for your area of inquiry.
| Topic | Email Address |
| School Index system and school accountability | MDE-Accountability@michigan.gov |
| Supports provided by the Office of Educational Supports (OES) | MDE-OESCoordinatedSupports@michigan.gov |
| Supports provided by the Office of Partnership Districts (OPD) | MDE-OfficeOfPartnershipDistricts@michigan.gov |
| Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) plans and requirements | MDE-MICIP@michigan.gov |
| Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MiMTSS) | MDE-MTSS@michigan.gov |
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