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What is CIMS

Ensuring that students and children with disabilities are prepared to live independent and productive lives is the ultimate goal of all the activities which are monitored by the Michigan Department of Education Offices of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) and Early Childhood Education and Family Services (ECE&FS).  

CIMS-2

The Continuous Improvement & Monitoring System-2 (CIMS-2) is the revised system used by the OSE-EIS and ECE&FS to help locals and the State monitor, analyze, and interpret data and ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

The CIMS-2:

  • Reflects the priorities of the IDEA 2004 and the State Performance Plan (SPP). 
  • Helps locals, Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) and the State identify and address the need for correction and improvement.
  • Aligns with the School Improvement Framework.

CIMS-2 was designed to help the State, ISDs, and locals keep track of the tasks and activities required by the IDEA 2004, put special education monitoring activities into context, and define a predictable schedule of events for special education monitoring. The CIMS-2 allows locals to see the data the State sees when making monitoring decisions and stores that information in a single location so that status updates, notes, and other information are easily accessible.

Watch this website for updated information about CIMS-2!

The Continuous Improvement and Monitoring System (CIMS-2) is a Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiative (MI3) funded under IDEA mandated activities funds through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services.