Last Updated: 4/14/2003

1. SPECIAL EDUCATION MEGSUpdate for School Year 2004http://meis.mde.state.mi.us/megs/The Michigan Electronic Grants System Last Updated: 4/14/2003

2. Email questions to MDE: Megs@michigan.gov

3. Accessible GrantsAvailable On-line Spring 2003 • Special Education • Flowthrough, Preschool, TMT, EOSD (now!) • Early On (May 1) • Capacity Building, Transition Services • Career Initiatives: Career Prep; Tech Prep; CTE Perkins • Comprehensive School Reform • Consolidated Application • Gifted and Talented • Homeless • Michigan School Readiness • Safe & Drug Free Schools • Summer Migrant • Technology

4. Separate applications for Special Education Grants Update last years information Specify on screen: not reviewed, changes, no changes All info brought forward from 0203 on-line grants Review of pages Early On budgets Enhanced Budget functions: Edit Budget Detail Delete budget detail Checklists: interactive; printable Grant History will track grant status Reports: due July 30 are in 0203 Special Education grant Early On due in August One-Click PDF generation Updated function codes in all the grants. Updates to MEGS

5. What is needed to use MEGS? • An Internet Connection • Web Browser(IE/Netscape 4.0+) • Adobe Acrobat 4.0+ • A Valid MEIS Account

6. The faster the connection, the easier it is to use MEGS. Beware proxy servers and other security settings. Local security can impact MEGS Pop-Up blockers MEGS website is great source of information MEGS can be accessed from multiple machines at same time. MEGS is best viewed through Internet Explorer. Improved MDE hardware has improved response time for users All users can register to serve as Peer Reviewers in MEGS. Quick Facts About MEGS

7. What is an Internet Browser and whichones can be used? An Internet Browser is computer software used to browse (view) the World Wide Web. MEGS supports Internet Explorer or Netscape versions 4.0 or higher. You can check the version number by clicking Help and then by clicking About Internet Explorer or About Netscape. If the version you have is below 4.0, you can download the latest version by going to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp http://home.netscape.com/download/ Browsers are free software.

8. What is Adobe Acrobat Reader anddo I need it? • Adobe Acrobat Reader allows user to view PDF files. • PDF stands for “Portable Document Format”. • Regular Webpages which are programmed in HTML do not always look good when printed. • The PDF format was designed for the Web to look consistent each time it is printed. • MEGS uses PDF’s for those things that must be printed. Once Acrobat Reader is installed, all files in MEGS with the extension .pdf will be opened with the Acrobat Program. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html MEGS supports Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 4.0+

9. What is MEIS and how can anaccount be obtained? MEIS is the Michigan Education Information System. MEIS provides one system for the management of user accounts for a variety of MDE applications. In order to use MEGS you must first obtain a MEIS account. This can be done by going to the following URL (Website Address) and clicking Create an MEIS Account: http://meis.mde.state.mi.us/userman/

10. Confirming your MEIS Account The final screen will confirm your account. Hint: Print this page for your records. Hint: Change your password immediately. Warning: Passwords are case-sensitive. Your randomly generated password is guaranteed to cause you problems in the future. Change it immediately after creating your account. Your MEIS account will allow you to access MEGS once you have been entered in the MEGS database. Note: Every MEIS application has its own security system.

11. How do I access MEGS? Users with a valid MEIS account entered into the MEGS database can login to MEGS at the following URL: http://meis.mde.state.mi.us/megs/ The first screen gives basic information about the purpose of MEGS and provides a link to the login screen. This page also provides a link to the MEGS Website: -training materials -allocation information -MEIS information -general information -Authorized Official forms

12. The MEGS Website

13. Logging into MEGS Use the Login and Password obtained from the MEIS Registration Process to login. Remember, the MEIS password is case sensitive. If you receive an error message that you have a valid MEIS account, but are not authorized in MEGS, contact your Authorized Official. Need to reset your password? Call the MDE Helpdesk: 517-335-0505

14. Avoid the Back and Forward Buttons MEGS is a dynamic, database driven, Web application. Content in MEGS changes according to information that is entered into the system. When applicants enter information into the system, it changes the way they see certain parts of the application. Therefore, it is highly recommended that users use the navigation provided within the application. Using the browser’s Back and Forward buttons to go to a page is not the same as clicking a link to go to exactly the same page. The Back button will simply load the cached (or saved) version of the page that exists on the local hard drive as it was the last time the page was accessed. By using the Back button, the user is not getting the latest information from the website, but rather an “older” saved version of the page. Avoid the Back and Forward buttons in order to always see the latest information.

15. Designating Authorized Officialshttp://meis.mde.state.mi.us • Two Authorized Officials per district • Authorized by the Superintendent • Print and send in the MEGS Electronic Form to update

16. MEGS Authorization Structure Authorized Officials (Level 5) • Control access to MEGS for all district users • Designate Application Administrators • Initiate applications (can be delegated to Level 4) • Assign lower security levels to allow edit or view status • Add users to MEGS for district via a multiple entry page • Submit, modify and delete applications, amendments, and/or reports Application Administrators (Level 4) • Must be designated by a Level 5 • Responsible for managing the application • Initiate assigned applications • Assign other users to participate in the grant writing or review process • Notifies the Authorized Official to submit applications, modifications or amendments • Prepare and submit reports • Add grant members to the application

17. Level 1 – Viewers. This level has the ability to view all parts of the application. Cannot input or edit any information. Level 2 - Grant Writers. This level has the ability to input and edit any data. Level 2c - Financial Officers. This level has the ability to input and edit budget data. Level 2d - Program Coordinators. This level has the ability to input and edit pages under the Program Information heading like Delivery Systems for Special Populations and Local School District Consolidated Plan. Level 3 Grant Member-Authorized Officials. AllAuthorized Officials from Consortia Members are automatically added to the grant with View permissions. Level 3b Cons./Grant Member Program Coordinator. The fiscal agent can add users from consortia organizations. They have permission to work on their budget and narrative only. They can save to no other portions of the grant. Other Security Levels

18. Authorized Officials: Getting Started From the Main Menu, Authorized Officials can: • Initiate applications • Add users to MEGS • Review/edit contact information • Assign application security levels • Edit agency information • Edit personal contact information Once an application has been initiated, the application will be listed on the Main Menu.

19. Main Menu:Add Users to MEGSLevel 5’s can add users to MEGS • Click the Add Users to MEGS link. • Enter up to 10 new users into MEGS: • Enter the MEIS Account number • District code is set • Click Verify to verify users. • Check the results of Verify: • Check name and agency • Invalid MEIS account • Already in MEGS • Confirm the new users by clicking Save. • Go to the Main Menu and click the Application Security Level(s) link to complete the process of giving users access to applications in MEGS.

20. Main Menu: Contact Information Maintain MEGS Accounts To Edit Contact Information (5’s only): • Click the Contact Information link. • A list of names associated with the user’s agency is displayed. Each name is a link to a page where contact information can be edited. • Click the underlined name of the person whose information you wish to edit. • Make appropriate changes and click the Save button. • Click the Return to Previous Page button to continue.

21. Main Menu:Application Security Level(s) To assign application security level(s) once users are added to MEGS: • Select the user from the drop down list and click Go. • Assign a security level for each application the user will access. • To restrict access dates, enter a date in the ‘Date End’ field. • Click the Save button to save the assignments. New! Users can be added even if the application is already initiated.

22. Main Menu:Initiating an Application (4’s/5’s) From the Main Menu: • Select the grant from the drop down list and click Apply For A New Grant. • Choose the grant sources that the agency will apply for now or later during the next fiscal year. • Copy Previous Grant is checked • Click the Apply button to initiate the application. This will send the user to the Application Menu. • Option to initiate the grant disappears once the grant is initiated. • To review grant selections from the Application Menu, use the Review Grant Selections link under Management Activities. • Apply Now does not mean TODAY.

23. Selecting Special Education Grants

24. Main Menu: Getting Started Main Menu Options • View/Edit • Delete Application • Modify Application • Amend Application • View Reports • View History “When the button is “lit” you are able to do it.”

25. Special Education Walk Through APPLICATION MENU Header Details Application Information Management Activities General Information Budget Pages Summary of Funded Components Program Information Submitting the Application

26. Header Details 6. Application and User Information 3. Help 1. Main Menu 4. Errors 5. Logout 2. Application Menu • Main Menu – Returns the user to the page with all applications initiated by the user’s agency. • Application Menu – Returns the user to the “home page” for the application. A feature built into this link is a JavaScript menu that allows quick access to other parts of the application. This menu has links to budget pages and program information. • Don’t Touch Me! Ignore me at all costs. • Errors – Tracks the progress of the application and alerts the user when any critical part is not completed. All errors must be addressed in order to submit the application. • Logout – Logs the user out of MEGS. • Application and User Information – Indicates the application that is currently being worked on, the applicant agency, the application number, and the current user’s name. Help – Takes the user to specific help information for each page. This feature is the first source of assistance for questions or problems that users might encounter.

27. Important Information about this grant andAssurances and Certifications • Important Information about this grantThis link will open a page that will list a variety of information that will explain the grant process, scoring the application and other requirements for the application. • Assurances and CertificationsThis link will open a page that will show a set of conditions that must be followed for the appropriate use of federal funds.

28. Add Users to Application:Control Access to This Application • To Give Users Access to the Application: • Go to the “Add Users to Application” table at the bottom of the page. • Enter the MEIS Account IDs of the users to be given access to the application. • Select a security level for each new user based on his/her function in the application process. • If the user is a contact person for the application, select the type of contact. • Two types of contacts can be added: Consolidated Application has Main Contact only. • To activate the users, click the Save button.

29. Edit/Delete Users From ApplicationControl Access to This Application To Edit or Delete User Access to the Application: • Review your access for 0304 Grants • Identify users to delete or to temporarily limit their access. • To edit the user’s access, make the appropriate changes and click Save. • To delete the user, click the box in the “Delete” column to the left of the user’s name and click Save. • The deleted user will no longer have access to the application unless the user is given access again. • Inactive buttons for temporary access control. • Update Main Contact as necessary.

30. Management Activities:Review Grant Selections To Review/Change Grant Selections: • Click the Review Grant Selections link on the Application Menu. • Click the appropriate radio buttons to make any changes in the grants that will be included in the application. • Click Confirm to save the changes. If you do not wish to make any changes, click Cancel. Do Not Apply: no intention to apply Apply Now: add all required parts of grant; invokes all error checking Apply Later: add all required parts of grant; no error checking Coming: Better identification of Apply Now and Apply Later portions of grant

31. Management Activities: View a PDF of This Application To View a PDF of the Application: Click the View a PDFof this application link to generate a printable version of the application. The PDF will include all information that is entered into the current application. One Click Solution: • email sent when ready • Check date of link This feature is provided for agencies to keep a printed copy of the application To save the PDF of your completed application, select “File – Save As” and save the file to your hard drive. Blank PDF is also available.

32. General Information:Grant Contact and Fiscal Agent Information • To Assign or Change the Main Contact: • Go to the Control Access to This Application page and make the assignment. • When the assignment is saved, the user will be displayed on the Grant Contact and Fiscal Agent Information page. • Authorized users may delete and replace the Main Contact. • To Edit the Fiscal Agent’s Information: • Go to the Main Menu and click the Edit Your Agency Information link. Only Authorized Officials can use this link. • Change the information as needed and click Save. The only information that can be edited is the mailing address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address.

33. General Information:Consortium/Grant Member Information 2002-03 Consortium Members will be brought forward. To Add a New Consortium/Grant Member: • Click the Add a New Member button. • Select the appropriate funding source from the drop down list. • Click the Go button next to the drop down list. • Enter the district codes of the agencies that will be added. • Once all district codes have been entered, click the Save Selections button. Any errors in district codes will be returned as errors at the top of the section. To Delete a Consortium/Grant Member: • Locate the agency to be deleted. • Click the box next to the name of the agency to be deleted. • Click the Remove Selected Member button. The page will return without the deleted member.

34. Budget Pages:Budget Navigation The yellow tinted button denotes the page that the user is currently on The blue tinted buttons denote pages that are available to navigate to Clicking these buttons will take the user to the corresponding page The quick links are available on the dark blue button bar The View PDF button will generate a PDF for the current grant source • Budget Tabs and Quick Links • These features allow for easy navigation between the numerous budget pages. • The tabs are color coded for easy recognition. • The yellow tinted tab signifies the current page. • The View PDF tab will display a PDF of the current budget page. • Quick Links are located beneath the budget tabs. These links take the user to pages where multiple budget items can be added. Budget Buttons The buttons at the bottom of the budget pages serve the same purpose as the tabs for navigation. Instead of returning to the top of the page, clicking any of the buttons will take you to the corresponding page. NEW! Delete Budget Detail! Will delete entire sections. Edit Budget Detail: One page to edit all entries. (Tell your friends!)

35. Email questions to MDE: Megs@michigan.gov

36. Budget Pages: Budget Summary • Budget Totals: • The budget totals are displayed with function codes along the left side and object codes across the top. • Budget totals are changed automatically when new budget items are added to the grant. • Allocation is listed at bottom of form. To Enter Indirect Costs: • Determine the indirect cost rate to be used. • Enter the rate in the indirect rate field at the bottom of the budget grid. Or • Enter an amount for the indirect rate; MEGS will check if rate is at or below the approved rate. • Click the blue Save button. If the rate is greater than the maximum allowed, an error message will appear at the top of the page requesting the user to use a lower rate. • The proper indirect rate will be displayed and saved. Expect Indirect Rates to change in the summer.

37. Budget Pages:Budget Summary (cont) Agency Budget List Displays all agencies that are apart of this application. The information provided in this list is the Grant Member name and the total amount of the budget items entered into MEGS. The sum of the grant members will show in the Out Going Transfers (Function Code 400) row. The agency name is a link to a Budget Detail List where each budget is shown in detail.

38. Budget Pages: Budget Detail The Budget Detail page is an in-depth look at all budget items for the grant. Each budget item is listed by function code, with the description, any associated FTE and the budgeted amount. As items are entered into the system, this page is automatically updated and displays the totals. The title of the item provides a link to the page where the entries for that budget item can be edited. Items are sorted by function code. Within a function code, items are sorted by object code; and within the object code, items are sorted alphabetically. 0203 Budget detail is brought forward. Early On budget items will be brought forward with blank budget items.

39. Budget Pages: Edit Budget Detail Edit Budget Detail gives the user one place to update an entire budget. The same budget rules are enforced: Only one object class per entry, except for Salaries and Benefits. Allows for direct editing of amounts. Delete entries: • Mark items to be deleted. • Save selections to Delete (In Windows you use the Start button to shut down your computer.) Still working on the error presentation. Any errors will be displayed during Error check. To check for errors, use your Error link. Early On: add your amounts/remember the rules.

40. Budget Pages: Delete Budget Detail Use Delete Budget Detail when you are ready to start over. You clear out the entire budget detail on the page. One chance to confirm: and then it’s gone! Grant Member budgets are deleted separately.

41. Budget Pages: Add Budget Item To Add a Budget Item: • Click the Add Budget Item tab. • Select the function code from the drop down list. • Provide a description of the budget item. • Enter amount(s) in the box(es) beneath the appropriate Object Code(s). – Only one entry unless personnel. – All personnel entries must have Salaries and Benefits. – Capital Outlay must equal $5000 or more per item. • For personnel entries, enter either FTE or hours. • For Capital Outlay, enter quantity purchased and justification. • After completing the entries, click the Add Item button. To Edit a Budget Item: Access the budget item from the Budget Detail screen, make the changes, and click Update Item. To Delete a Budget Item: Access the item from the Budget Detail screen and click Delete Budget Item.

42. Budget Pages:Quick Links • Allow users to enter up to ten budget items at one time • Broken into three categories: • Personnel items • Other items • Capital Outlay items • Help users with slower Internet access by allowing them to add bulk quantities of budget items • Capital Outlay: Quick Link is only way to enter Capital Outlay

43. Budget Pages:Grant Member Budget Information Add Budget Items for Grant Members Entering data for Grant Members is almost the same except for some small variations. The first difference is that Grant Members don’t have Budget Summary pages to display any budget information added to the application. A Grant Member’s data is shown in a budget detail page where all data is displayed by function code and totaled. 1. Locate the user’s agency under the bold faced Fiscal Agent and click the link. 2. On this page there will be a number of tabs, click the Add Budget Item tab. 3. Follow the instructions from the previous slide to enter budget information.

44. Composite Budget The Composite Budget displays the budget entries for all allowable function and program codes. This page is very similar to the Summary Budget, but this page breaks out the full budget totals on this page. Detail for this page is generated from the Add Budget Item pages. Note: new detailed function codes. Old ones will be mapped.

45. Summary of Funded Components The Summary of Funding Components compiles all budget items by agency across all funding sources in the application. The page displays personnel items, purchased services and supplies and materials. For personnel, Total FTE and the FTE through the funded sources are shown. The ‘Other’ Column will show the difference between total FTE and FTE subtotals/ For purchased services, items will appear as “C” in the field. For supplies and materials, items will appear as “X” in the field.

46. Program Information:Updated Program Design Information Updated Program Design: Review entries for each grant. Program Design Entries mapped according to check box: Flowthrough; Preschool; TMT Indicate if changed or not. (Coming soon) Default: has not been reviewed. User must indicate if there has been any changes. To add more Program Designs, click the Add a page button to add another page.

47. Program Information:EOSD Information Enter EOSD Information • Last years name are brought forward. • Review/update the names of personnel into the form. • Click the Save button to submit the data and the Clear button to clear any values and start the entries over. • To edit any of the entries, make the changes and click the Save button. • To view a PDF of the information, click the View PDF button.

48. Early On :Local Inter-Agency Coordinating Council From the Application Menu • All 0203 info brought forward • PDF will show: name, phone, agency, and e-mail. • For 0304: Update the members Delete members no longer on the LICC Add new members • For guidance, use the Help Button • Print the list using the View PDF option

49. Early On Program Information:Consent of Collaboration • Update the screen; enter the date mailed/faxed to MDE • Print the form • Get original signatures -LICC Chair -LICC Parent -MPCB Chair -Early On Coordinator • Mail to MDE • Address is in Help

50. Early On :Service Area Plan • Last year’s information is brought forward • Make changes or deletions only if you have changed your overall plan. • Update by exception