UPCED
U.P. Center for Educational Development
Formed in 1986 as a collective effort between seven U.P. Intermediate School Districts and Northern Michigan University, UPCED was charged to address common educational issues. Marquette-Alger RESA has managed UPCED since 2008, with membership spanning seven Upper Peninsula ISDs, Bay College, Gogebic Community College, and NMU.
Service Areas
Data & Reports
Regional and statewide data sets to support data-driven decision making across the Upper Peninsula.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Resources and support for K–12 curriculum alignment and instructional best practices across U.P. school districts.
Regional Overview
Comparative overview of state, U.P., and regional educational data including graduation rates and student outcomes.
M-STEP & Assessment Data
Michigan student proficiency data from M-STEP assessments and SAT college readiness scores for U.P. districts.
U.P. Administrators' Academy
Leadership development for Upper Peninsula school administrators, including the annual Principals' Summit.
Teacher Mentoring
Mentoring programs supporting new and developing teachers across the Upper Peninsula region.
Data Resources
Data Report
Student Count Data (CEPI)
Michigan student count data from CEPI
Data Report
Regional Data Overview
Comparative overview of state, U.P., and regional educational data
Data Report
Graduation & Dropout Rates
CEPI-sourced graduation and dropout rate data by district
Data Report
M-STEP Data
Michigan student proficiency data from M-STEP assessments
Data Report
Population Data
Demographic and population trends for the Upper Peninsula region
Historical Snapshot
SAT College Readiness
2017–18 SAT college readiness scores for U.P. districts
Historical Snapshot
Free/Reduced Lunch Data
Fall 2017 free and reduced lunch eligibility data
Historical Snapshot
Dual Enrollment Data
2016–17 dual enrollment participation by district
Historical Snapshot
Expulsion Data
2017–18 expulsion data by county
Reports marked Historical Snapshot are point-in-time archives. For the latest statewide and district-level data, visit Michigan’s official education data portal.
Current data: MI School DataPrograms & Initiatives
Professional development opportunities and academic resources for educators and administrators across the U.P.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Resources and support for K–12 curriculum alignment and instructional best practices
U.P. Administrators' Academy
Leadership development for Upper Peninsula school administrators
Teacher Mentoring
Mentoring programs supporting new and developing teachers across the region
Michigan Graduation Requirements
Resources and guidance on Michigan's graduation requirements and pathways
Legislation & Resources
Key legislation, policy updates, and educational resources for U.P. educators
Strategic Goals
UPCED operates on a 5-year strategic planning cycle with annual monitoring and adjustment.
Educational Development
Curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data support for all U.P. LEAs
Resource Coordination
Identify and disseminate shared resources and evidence-based best practices
Collaboration
Partner with universities, ISDs, REMCs, and regional organizations
P–20 Continuum
Support student readiness from PreK through post-secondary and employment
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing self-assessment and strategic planning every five years
Access legislation and policy resources
Stay current with Michigan education legislation, policy updates, and key resources curated for Upper Peninsula educators and administrators.