Autism Alliance of Michigan Report to the Community: Assessment, Graduation, and Dropout
Schools use assessments to measure student proficiency and achievement. Under IDEA, all students with disabilities are expected to participate in state assessments. In Michigan, the vast majority of students with disabilities participate in the general state assessment, called the M-STEP, with or without accommodations. For a very limited number of students, those with the most […]
Understanding water affordability in Michigan
Over the last decade, PSC has researched and implemented numerous water affordability and assistance projects. We are often called upon to use our deep expertise in public policy development and data analysis to help water utilities and policymakers better understand the need, reach and costs related to addressing water affordability for people in Michigan. In […]
Business Leaders for Michigan 2024 Benchmarking report
Business Leaders For Michigan has been benchmarking Michigan’s performance against Top 10 states for more than a decade. In 2024, Michigan’s rank rose to 27th in the nation from 31st in 2022, the last time Business Leaders For Michigan published a benchmarking report. Significant three-year growth in labor force participation, along with modest improvement in […]
TechTown – SmartZone Funding Analysis Final Report
Michigan SmartZones were launched in 2000 to accelerate economic activity in distinct geographical locations of the state and increase the number of jobs and business starts in the high-technology sector. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) describes the districts as areas where technology-based firms, entrepreneurs, and researchers locate in close proximity to enhance collaboration. SmartZones […]
Community Rebuilders Final Report
For 30 years, Community Rebuilders has worked to end homelessness in Kent County. Over the past few years, the organization has been fostering new partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and establishing new tools to strengthen its efforts. Community Rebuilders has leveraged the Grand Rapids-area G.R.A.C.E. (Gather Resources and Align Community Efforts) Network to lay the […]
Morris Hood III Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19 Complications Prevention Initiative
This report contains details on the Mo Hood III Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19 Complications Prevention Initiative.
Improving the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline For Older Adults and Their Caregivers
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national resource that connects people of all ages who are experiencing mental distress with support. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal thoughts, […]
An HIV/STI Needs Assessment of Out-Wayne County
The Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) is a public-private collaborative focused on decreasing opioid overdoses and deaths in Michigan. The MOP includes the State of Michigan and key philanthropic organizations. Since its inception in 2018, the partnership has supported the implementation of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in Michigan emergency departments (EDs) through grant […]
Materials Advancement and Research Solutions Tech Hub Consortium Planning
The Materials Advancement and Research Solutions Tech Hub (MARS Hub) is a burgeoning regional technology hub for advanced materials science—specifically synthetic diamond and rare isotopes— in the Lansing area. These advanced materials are driving groundbreaking improvements in semiconductor chips, power electronics, defense and aerospace testing and components, medical imaging and sensing, quantum computing, and other […]
Spartan Child Development Center Strategic Plan
The Spartan Child Development Center (SCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit childcare center located on the Michigan StateUniversity (MSU) campus. The center provides care focused on the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical needs ofdeveloping children. Most families enrolled at the center are affiliated with MSU. The center has capacity for 140 childrenand generally operates with a waiting […]