Large group presentations seldom lend themselves to productive
question and answer sessions. However, some conference
participants want to ask questions that invite the speaker to clarify
or comment in greater depth about portions of the presentation
or to ask about issues the speaker did not address. Here’s your
chance to have an informal conversation with today’s keynote
speaker, Nell Duke.
10:20 AM
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This clinic will focus on key issues related to Michigan’s Alternate
Assessment based on Alternate Achievement Standards.
Assessment selection, 1% cap issues, and key assessment
administration issues will be discussed as part of this session.
This clinic is strongly suggested for those who are both new and
experienced at giving the MI-Access assessments.
John Jaquith, Michigan Department of Education
Dan Evans, Michigan Department of Education
10:20 AM
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Michigan is building the capacity of teachers who work with young
children to set a strong foundation in mathematics and literacy.
This work is occurring through the MAISA Early Literacy and Early
Mathematics Task Forces. This session highlights:
- The intersections between formative assessment and the
Early Literacy and Mathematics Essentials.
- Where and how the Early Literacy and Early Mathematics
Essentials use the formative assessment process and
necessary practices that advance and support learning.
Kathy Peasley, Gratiot Isabella RESD/Co-Chair, MAISA Early
Math Taskforce
Tara Kintz, Michigan Assessment Consortium
Naomi Norman, Washtenaw ISD/Co-Chair, MAISA Early
Literacy Taskforce
10:20 AM
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Questioning is a powerful tool to use with learners to help them
gauge where they are in their learning process. Using questioning
effectively takes some purposeful and thoughtful intention. This
session will explore techniques that will take teachers’ questioning
practices to new heights.
Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA
10:20 AM
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This session provides an operational definition of college readiness
and outlines possible ways to measure dimensions of this definition
(cognitive strategies, content knowledge, academic behaviors,
contextual skills and awareness) and then attempts to answer the
question, “Do we have model secondary school options in Michigan,
preparing students successfully to be college ready?”
David Dugger, Washtenaw Educational Options
10:20 AM
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The session will focus on distinguishing between assessments “for”
and “of” learning. Gain practical ideas on how to balance the use
of summative, interim, and formative assessment in a district-wide
balanced assessment system. Understand the purpose of each of
the assessments being used and identify the appropriate data and
how it will be used. Learn how to use the 3 C’s tools to create a
comprehensive and quality assessment plan that can be shared with
the whole district.
Terri Portice, Reeths-Puffer Schools
10:20 AM
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Given increased access to online testing systems, educators have
access to student data within moments of a child completing an
assessment. Still, challenges around appropriate and effective use of
data to guide classroom interactions among adults and children are
prevalent. In this session, we will explore at least one alternative type of
assessment data and provide examples of how teachers are using data
to enhance learning opportunities and outcomes for their children.
Kristin Frang, Muskegon Area ISD
Dana Gosen, Oakland Schools
Jason Gauthier, Allegan Area ESA
1:45 PM
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This session will provide an overview of the structure of the WIDA
assessment system, as well as upcoming changes intended for
the 2018-19 school year. Additional statewide data will be shared
related to Michigan’s EL assessment performance as well as newly
developed EL resources.
Jen Paul, Michigan Department of Education
Dan Evans, Michigan Department of Education
1:45 PM
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This session describes the opportunities to deepen professional
competency in the area of assessment through professional
learning opportunities that include self-paced online learning
modules, mini-courses on single assessment topics requiring
demonstrated competency, culminating with a robust program
resulting in a MAC-issued assessment specialist credential.
Terri Portice, Reeths-Puffer Schools
Lisa Lockman, Wexford-Missaukee ISD
1:45 PM
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How do we build awareness and use of the formative assessment
process to improve teaching and learning? What should a teacher,
administrator, and student know and do to create student-centered
classrooms?
Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA
Kristy Walters-Flynn, Corunna Public Schools
1:45 PM
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This session will give an overview of the Michigan Linked
Educational Assessment Reporting Network (MiLearn). MiLearn
allows students, parents, and educators to electronically access
their state assessment results. This access is granted via
authorization through the local Student Information System, making
a second login unnecessary. By working with the Michigan Data
Hubs, rostering data is used to update information on a nightly
basis. Learn more about this forward-thinking state system.
Kate Cermak, Michigan Department of Education
Tim Hall, Michigan Department of Education
1:45 PM
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This session will provide information on the new M-STEP Science
assessment for spring 2019. In addition, a thorough review of the
science clusters and item specifications will be discussed.
TJ Smolek, Michigan Department of Education
1:45 PM
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This session will provide an overview of the use of the SAT and the
PSAT in Michigan’s secondary schools.
Kate Cermak, Michigan Department of Education
Ted Gardella, College Board
3:15 PM
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In this session, the presenters will discuss ways teachers can
align their formative assessment practices to the new Michigan
Science Standards. They will provide examples of how analyzing
students’ models and explanations can provide insights into student
understanding. They will illustrate how learning progressions can be
helpful in using students’ ideas to guide instruction.
Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Michigan State University
Alicia Alonzo, Michigan State University
Julie Christensen, Michigan State University
3:15 PM
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This session will provide information on any changes to the ELA
M-STEP for spring 2019. In addition, a thorough review of the ELA
item types and item specifications will be shared with attendees.
Julie Murphy, Michigan Department of Education
3:15 PM
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Michigan and other states are using Adequate Growth Percentiles
in their accountability system as an indicator of student growth.
This session will examine the reliability of these growth projections,
and offer ideas on what this index may actually be measuring.
David Treder, Genesee Intermediate School District
3:15 PM
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Three districts (Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, and Novi) participated in
a full-scale pilot of the District Assessment System Design Toolkit
in order to create more robust balanced assessment systems for
their districts. This session addresses the lessons learned from the
facilitation team and a view from the ground by the primary person
responsible for each district’s work.
Joseph Martineau, Center for Assessment
Wendy Osterman, Bloomfield Hills Schools
Daniel Patterson, Dearborn Public Schools
Jeff Dinkelmann, Novi Community School District
3:15 PM
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Curious teachers believe there is always more to learn by inquiring
into what makes the greatest difference for all of their learners.
Teachers with inquiry mindsets examine student work in a manner
that fosters equitable learning outcomes for all students. Discover
how teachers are closing the learning gap by collaboratively
analyzing student work samples of traditionally marginalized
students. Through inquiry, teachers collaboratively discover how to
create educational pathways that leverage each student’s cultural
assets and results in learning excellence. Understand the essential
elements of the Collaborative Analysis of Student Learning process
that leads to excellence with equity.
Amy Colton, Center for Collaborative Inquiry
3:15 PM
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