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Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI

Resources for Schools Identified for CSI, ATS, or TSI

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What is the Michigan School Index System?

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.

School Index Overview
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How is the School Index System used to identify schools for support?

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.

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Where can I find more information on the School Index?

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 Resources
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Where can I view School Index reports?

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. 

School Index Reports

Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)

Additional Targeted Support (ATS)

Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)

  • Description: Schools with one or more student groups performing in the bottom 25% within applicable School Index components. Please see the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Overview document for more information on how schools are identified for TSI.
  • Frequency of Identification: Annual
  • Most Recent Year of Identification: 2024-25
  • School Identification List: 2024-25 TSI Identifications 
  • Accountability and Supports for Schools Identified for TSI:
    • More information on supports coming soon!

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:

  • Updated MICIP resources coming soon!
Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP)
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  • Also available are PDF summaries of of the RAR Process phases below by district type:
  • Videos on Resource Allocation Review:

For additional RAR support, please contact your MDE primary Point of Contact (CSPC), Partnership Agreement Liaison (PAL) or Steven Curry at Currys1@michigan.gov.

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Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments

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”). 

Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Resources
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Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS)

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).

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

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 Grant (RAG)

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.

Michigan ESSA Information

Michigan's ESSA plan and resource information. 

Federal ESSA Information

United States Department of Education webpage for the Every Student Succeeds Act.