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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

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

• Fall 2013 BAA Conferences

• 2013 Accountability 1% Cap Exception Application PDF icon

• List of Approved 1% MI-Access Proficiency Cap Exception Applications from 2012 PDF icon

• DRAFT Social Studies EGLCE/EHSCE Documents and Surveys

• MI-Access 2012-2013 Guide to Reports PDF icon

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

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

• Spring 2013 Assessment and Accountability Data Timeline PDF icon

• 2012-2013 MSDS Best Practices Guide for Trouble-Free Accountability PDF icon

• Dynamic Learning Maps Common Core Essential Elements


Assessment Window Information

•  MI-Access Online Answer Document Pilot NEW!

• Spring Audio CD Track Lists - Functional Independence PDF icon

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

• MI-Access Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Test Administrator Manual PDF icon

• 2012-2013 MI-Access Assessment Calendar PDF icon

• 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.

• Security Compliance Form PDF icon

• BAA Late Fee Structure PDF icon


Participation and Supported Independence

• 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 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 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 March 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 Guidelines PDF icon

• State Model IEP Form

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

• 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


Survey Information

• Spring 2013 MI-Access Survey


Professional Development Opportunities

• Spring 2013 MI-Access WebcastClick here for the Spring 2013 MI-Access webcast Powerpoint.

• BAA Professional Learning

• BAA Committee Participation Application

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


Resources

• MI-Access Administration Dates PDF icon

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

• Communications from Bureau of Assessment & Accountability

• Dynamic Learning Maps Common Core Essential Elements

• 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

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

• Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports (MITS)




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