CTEIS Knowledge Base
Discover online learning manuals, training videos, support material, and report descriptions to help navigate the Michigan Career and Technical Education Information System.
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CTEIS User Group Meeting Notes: OCTE periodically hosts conference calls for CTEIS Users, and the notes from these meetings are archived on the CTEIS Knowledgebase. For information regarding the latest updates to the CTEIS system and official communications from OCTE, download the latest meeting notes: View the CTEIS User Group Meeting Notes Archives.
Explore Documentation
Please click the links below to access instructional guides on navigating the CTEIS system by collection.
Enrollment
This section will provide a collection of manuals, instructional videos, and special collections resources to assist you with your CTE enrollment data entry.
Follow-Up
Fiscal agencies that receive state funds to assist with CTE programs, must report follow-up data each year. This section provides guides and materials needed to conduct yearly follow-up data.
Training Portal
PTD Technology conducts training throughout the year on most areas of the CTEIS process. You can sign up to attend a webinar or view training videos by topic or collection.
Expenditures
The Expenditure Report collects the amount of state and other funds spent supporting CTE programs. This section provides resources to assist with expenditure data input and submission.
CEPD Administrator
CEPD Administrators are integral to the CTE report submission process and perform many unique tasks throughout the year. This section provides instructional guides and useful resources to outline role-specific tasks.
CTEIS Reports
CTEIS Reports is the official data site compiled from data from the CTEIS database. This section lets you view public reports and the report outlines useful for reviewing your data.
Imports
Importing data is the fastest and most efficient way of adding and updating data within CTEIS. This section provides importing templates you can download and guides for easy import.
Fiscal Agent
Fiscal Agency appointed officials are authorized to manage all building-level CTEIS users within the fiscal agency. This section outlines specific role descriptions and provides instructional guides for FAs.
Newsletters
CTEIS Informer newsletter keeps you informed of system updates, training info, and important messages. PDFs are available for download.
Important Due Dates
OCTE Schedule of Due Dates:
Count Days for the 2025-26 School year:
Fall Count Date: October 1, 2025 (1st Wednesday in October). Spring Count Date: February 11, 2026 (2nd Wednesday in February).
CEPD Options:
Due to OCTE: June 4, 2026.
4033 (2025-2026) Expenditure Report
Due to CEPD Administrator: November 6, 2025.
Due to OCTE: November 13, 2025.
Follow-Up Report
Due to CEPD Administrator: January 15, 2026.
Due to OCTE: January 22, 2026.
(4483) End-of-Year Completion Entry
Section 61b CTE Early Middle College (EMC) and CTE Dual Enrollment:
Due to CEPD Administrator: June 11, 2026.
Due to OCTE: June 18, 2026.
Note: Data reported on the 2025-26 4483 will be used to generate Section 61b funds for the 2026-27 school year.
CTEIS/MSDS Match Dates
CTEIS/MSDS matches will occur 1 to 2 times per week for the following months: September 2025 through June 18, 2026.
By May 8, 2026, ALL students must be enrolled in at least one CTEIS course section with correct UICs, and MSDS fields must be up to date (via SRM or regular collection) to be counted for Section 61a1 funds and Section 61b funds.
Technical Support
About CTEIS Help Desk
PTD Technology provides technical support to districts operating Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The help desk is staffed by experienced PTD training specialists, consultants, and dedicated support staff who can help with technical issues.
Contact the Help-Desk
Email: cteis.help@PTDtechnology.com or call toll-free: (800) 203-0614 ext. 128 or by calling: (517) 333-9363 ext. 128
Contact OCTE
Enrollment Policy Assistance- Shawn Sweeney (517) 897-7698 Email: Sweeneys5@michigan.gov
Expenditures Report Assistance- Shawn Sweeney (517) 897-7698 Email: Sweeneys5@michigan.gov
Follow-Up Report Assistance- Dr. Yincheng Ye: (517) 281-7229 Email: YeY@michigan.gov