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    MI-Access

    MI-Access is Michigan's alternate assessment system, designed for students with cognitive impairments whose IEP (Individualized Educational Program) Team has determined that MEAP assessments, even with accommodations, are not appropriate. MI-Access satisfies the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as reauthorized in 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 that require all students with disabilities be assessed at the state level.

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    What's New

    • Smarter Balanced Assessment Field Test Opportunities PDF icon

    • MI-Access Fall 13 Video Cast

    • Fall 2013 BAA Conferences

    • Using Early Roster as a Pre-ID Method for Fall Assessments PDF icon

    • Michigan 2013-14 Statewide Assessments PDF icon

    • Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs) and EHSCE NEW - Social Studies added 5/2013

    • Dynamic Learning Maps


    Assessment Window Information

    • District Return Sheet PDF icon

    • Fall 2013 Test Administrator Manual PDF icon

    • 2013 Off-Site Test Administration Request

    • Fall 2012 Functional Independence Performance Levels and Scale Score Ranges PDF icon

    • 2013-2014 MI-Access Assessment Calendar PDF icon Revised 7/24/13

    • Grade Levels & Content Areas Assessed

    • Assessment Integrity Guide PDF icon Approved by the State Board of Education on Sept. 9, 2009. This replaces the Professional & Accountability Practices for Educators Guide. This document covers proper test administration procedures and how MDE will handle improper assessment administration on OEAA assessments.

    • BAA Late Fee Structure PDF icon


    Participation and Supported Independence

    • Fall 2012 Participation and Supported Independence Performance Levels and Earned Points PDF icon

    • MI-Access Artwork

    • MI-Access Science Assessment Plan

    • Participation and Supported Independence - Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs)

    • Participation and Supported Independence Released Item Booklets

    • The MI-Access Participation and Supported Independence Scoring Rubrics Online Learning Program

    • Final MI-Access Participation and Supported Independence Assessment Plan for English Language Arts And Mathematics Updated September 2009

    • MI-Access Performance Level Descriptors

    • MI-Access Alignment Report PDF icon

    • Participation and Supported Independence Standard Setting Summary Report PDF icon


    Functional Independence

    • MI-Access Functional Independence 2013 CD Track List

    • Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs) and EHSCE NEW - Social Studies added 5/2013

    • MI-Access Functional Independence Item Descriptor Booklets

    • MI-Access Artwork

    • MI-Access Science Assessment Plan

    • MI-Access Functional Independence Released Item Booklets

    • MI-Access Functional Independence Assessment Plan

    • MI-Access Performance Level Descriptors

    • Functional Independence Alignment Study

    • MI-Access Alignment Report PDF icon


    IEP Team Information

    • Assessment Accommodation Summary Table PDF icon This table summarizes the majority of accommodations provided for BAA and NAEP assessments. Updated September 2013.

    • Interactive Assessment Accommodations Summary Table These interactive accommodations tables allow you to investigate what accommodations for the state assessments are standard, nonstandard, universal/local decision, or approved by ACT.

    • Statewide Assessment Selection Guidance PDF icon Updated May 2013

    • State Model IEP Form

    • FAQs Assessment Accommodation Summary Table PDF icon Updated September 2013

    • The MI-Access Participation and Supported Independence Scoring Rubrics Online Learning Program

    • Age/Grade Equivalents for Students in Ungraded Programs

    • Flowchart for Selecting Appropriate Statewide Assessments PDF icon

    • Grades and Content Areas Assessed at the State Level PDF icon Updated May 2010


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    Professional Development Opportunities

    • BAA Professional Learning

    • BAA Committee Participation Application

    • The MI-Access Participation and Supported Independence Scoring Rubrics Online Learning Program


    Resources

    • MI School Data Data on Michigan's public school education system.

    • Communications from Bureau of Assessment & Accountability

    • Dynamic Learning Maps

    • MI-Access Frequently Asked Questions for Parents PDF icon The following is a simplified summary of MI-Access, intended primarily for parents. It is not intended to be a thorough analysis of every issue surrounding the use of MI-Access.

    • Complaint or Allegation of Misadministration Please click on this link and use this form to report any suspected violation of assessment integrity or ethical conduct.

    • BAA Technical Reports

    • Subscribe to BAA's ASWD Email Network

    • Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the most significant Cognitive Disabilities - Non Regulatory Guidance DOC icon

    • Final 2% Regulations and Guidance

    • Letter to the USDOE regarding the proposed 2% regulation

    • Assessment Integrity Guide PDF icon Approved by the State Board of Education on Sept. 9, 2009. This replaces the Professional & Accountability Practices for Educators Guide. This document covers proper test administration procedures and how MDE will handle improper assessment administration on OEAA assessments.

    • CEPI Educational Entity Master (EEM)


    Related Web Sites

    • U.S. Office of Special Education Programs IDEA Site

    • 1% Cap and calculation of AYP (new policy by US Dept. of Education)

    • U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

    • National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)

    • MDE Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE/EIS)

    • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

    • The No Child Left Behind Act




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