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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• List of Approved 1 Percent Cap Exception Applications from 2011 

• 1% MI-Access Proficiency Cap Exception Application 

• Spring 2012 MI-Access Webcast Powerpoint 
Webcast on February 2, 2012

• Spring 2012 MI-Access Initial Material Order Worksheet 

• Spring 2012 Online Pilot 

• 2011/2012 Assessment and Accountability Data Timeline 

• MSDS Best Practices Guide 

• MI-Access Fall 2011 Coordinator/Assessment Administrator Feedback Survey

• Assessment and Accountability Data Processing Changes for 2011-2012 

• AYP 1% Cap Exception Application 

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

• Functional Independence Audio CD Track Lists

• MI-Access Fall 2011/Spring 2012 Test Administrator Manual 

• MI-Access Assessment Schedule
Spring 2009 - Fall 2014

• Assessment Integrity Guide 
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.

• Security Compliance Form 

• MI-Access 2011-2012 Calendar 
Updated July 2011

• BAA Late Fee Structure 

• 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 

• Participation and Supported Independence Standard Setting Summary Report 

• 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

• Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs)

• MI-Access Performance Level Descriptors

• Functional Independence Alignment Study

• MI-Access Alignment Report 

• Chart of Accommodations Dates 

• Statewide Assessment Selection Guidelines 
Updated August 2011

• State Model IEP Form

• Revised Assessment Accommodation Summary Table 
This table summarizes the majority of accommodations provided for BAA and NAEP assessments. Updated September 2011.

• Accommodation Crosswalk 

• FAQs Assessment Accommodation Summary Table 
Updated 10/04/2011

• Age/Grade Equivalents for Students in Ungraded Programs

• Updated IEP Team State Assessment Decision-Making Checklist and Flowchart

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

• MI-Access Fall 2011 Coordinator/Assessment Administrator Feedback Survey

• MI-Access Fall 2011 Webcast
Link to view the webcast that was held on September 15 for district and school MI-Access coordinators and administrators. The webcast includes important information for the administration of the Fall 2011 MI-Access. Click here for Powerpoints.

• BAA Committee Participation Application

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

• MI-Access Frequently Asked Questions for Parents 
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.

• MI-Access Assessment Schedule
Spring 2009 - Fall 2014

• 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 OEAA's ASWD Email Network

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

• Letter to the USDOE regarding the proposed 2% regulation

• Final 2% Regulations and Guidance

• Assessment Integrity Guide 
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.

• Assessment Focus (formerly OEAA Updates)

• CEPI Educational Entity Master (EEM)

• 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)

• MI-Access Information Center

• 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

• National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)

• Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports (MITS)