Welcome to Catamaran Catamaran is the system used to track activities and data related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) for the Michigan Department of Education Offices of Special Education and Early Childhood Development and Family Education. Catamaran is designed to support districts and service areas in meeting their obligations of the IDEA, the MARSE, and state-identified priorities. For more information about requesting access to Catamaran, how to complete work, or training opportunities, please visit the Catamaran Technical Assistance Website.   Please Log In Username Password Forgot your password? Need to create an account?