The purpose of this page is to provide resources to the Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) to better understand the various data elements used in Determinations.
Determinations Information
Resources
Part B Determinations
This section contains resources related to the current period for Determinations in toggle menus.
- The Part B General Resources toggle contains samples of the documents available for Determinations in Catamaran along with general information related to Determinations.
- The Part B Results Elements and Part B Compliance Elements toggle menus mirror the sections of the ISD Determinations Matrix and present links to information about each data element and indicator presented in the matrix, including links to technical assistance.
Part B General Resources
Determinations items available to each ISD:
- 2025 Part B Determinations Memo to ISDs (PDF)
- Sample 2025 Determinations Letter (PDF)
- Part B Determinations Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Sample ISD Determinations Matrix (PDF)
- Sample Determinations Matrix Template for Use by ISDs (Word)
- How Michigan Department of Education Made Determinations (PDF)
- OSE Differentiated Framework of Supports (PDF)
Federal and state statutes guiding how Determinations are made:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) (PDF)
Resources on indicators and data elements used for Determinations:
Data sources for Determinations:
2025 Part B Compliance Elements
- Child Find (B-11)
- Disproportionate Representation (B-9/B-10)
- Early Childhood Transition (B-12)
- Secondary Transition (B-13)
- Suspension/Expulsion by Race/Ethnicity (B-4B)
Detail on the elements of Timely Submission of Data, Special Education Single Audit, and Long Standing Noncompliance can be found in How Michigan Department of Education Made Determinations.
Previous Determinations Resources
2024
- 2024 Part B Determinations Memo to ISDs (PDF)
- Sample 2024 Determinations Letter (PDF)
- Part B Determinations Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Sample ISD Determinations Matrix (PDF)
- Sample Determinations Matrix Template for Use by ISDs (Word)
- How the Michigan Department of Education Made Determinations (PDF)
- OSE Differentiated Framework of Supports (PDF)
2023
- 2023 Part B Determinations Memo to ISDs (PDF)
- Sample 2023 Determinations Letter (PDF)
- Part B Determinations Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Sample ISD Determinations Matrix (PDF)
- Sample Determinations Matrix Template for Use by ISDs (Word)
- How the Michigan Department of Education Made Determinations (PDF)
- OSE Differentiated Framework of Supports (PDF)
2022
- 2022 Part B Determinations Memo to ISDs (PDF)
- Sample 2022 Determinations Letter (PDF)
- Sample ISD Determinations Matrix (PDF)
- Sample Determinations Matrix Template for Use by ISDs (Word)
- How the Michigan Department of Education Made Determinations (PDF)
