Michigan Collaboration Hub (MiCH)

Background Information:

The Michigan Collaboration Hub (MiCH) includes the sustainable work created by the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) and subsequent initiatives in partnership with the Michigan DataHub and various strategic partners and ISDs. These projects include:

• EduPaths
• MI Open Book Project
• MiRead
• MiStrategyBank
• MIEWIMS (Early Warning and Intervention System)
• MICIP (Michigan's Integrated Continuous Improvement Process)
• MiConnect
• MiCoachCompass
• MiPromisingPractices
• MiCH IT
  • State Education Network (MiSEN)
  • Michigan Data Hub
  • MiSecure
  • MiServiceDesk
  • MiCH Development
• START (STatewide Autism Research and Training Center) Data System
• MiSERC (Special Education Resource Center)
• Consolidation of Services Feasibility Study Grants
  • MiCloud
  • MiServiceDesk
  • Network Operations Center
  • MiSEN, Underserved Districts 
  • MiGreatDataLake

Belief:

The Michigan Collaboration hub believes we best meet the needs of all students by working together.

Vision:

The Vision of the Michigan Collaboration Hub is to deliver innovative solutions serving the diverse needs of public education.

Mission:

The Mission of the Michigan Collaboration Hub is to leverage the collective resources of Michigan's ISDs and strategic partners to create innovative solutions for public education. 

Steering Committee Members:

Brian Schupbach, Assistant Superintendent for Technology, Kalamazoo RESA

Christine Callahan,  Director,  Office of Innovative Projects, Clinton County RESA

Dave Judd, Michigan Department of Education

Darren Schiltz, Director of Technology, Dickinson Iron ISD

Emily Brewer, Executive Director of Early Childhood Special Education, Ingham ISD

Gina Loveless, Michigan Department of Education

Glen Finkel, Director of Technology, Kent ISD

Heidi Kattula, Superintendent, East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Kurt Rheaume, Director of Technology, Wayne RESA, METL Chair

Michelle Saunders, Executive Director of Financial Services, Oakland Schools

Tami Mannes, Director of Early Childhood, Ottawa Area ISD

Tammy Evans, Director, MiCH IT and MiGreatDataLake, MAISA

Tom Howell, Michigan Department of Education/CEPI

Tom Johnson, Director of MiCH, MAISA