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MI-Access
MI-Access is Michigan's alternate assessment system and is designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, and whose IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team has determined that General Assessments, even with accommodations, are not appropriate. MI-Access satisfies the federal requirement that all students with disabilities be assessed at the state level.
MI-Access is based on Michigan's alternate content expectations for English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Only students whose primary instruction is based on the alternate content expectations and meet the definition of a student with the most significant cognitive disabilities may take MI-Access. Please note that MI-Access is not designed for students with mild disabilities.
IEP teams must follow the guidelines for participation in MI-Access. When any level of MI-Access is selected as the state level assessment for any student, schools must provide the parents/guardians of that student: 1) information regarding the academic achievement standards on which their performance will be measured, and 2) how participation in this assessment may delay or otherwise affect (or prevent) the student from completing the requirements for a regular high school diploma.
What's New
- Spring 2022 MI-Access Post Administration Survey
- Interpretive Guide to MI-Access Preliminary Reports
Current Assessment Administration
- MI-Access FI Test Administration Manual, Spring 2022
- MI-Access P and SI Test Administration Manual, Spring 2022
- Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices:
Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 1/4/2022. - List of Important Dates, Spring 2022
- Spring 2022 Pre-Identification of Students Overview Video
- Guide to State Assessments 2021-2022
- 2021-2022 State Summative Assessments Testing Schedule
- Instructions for Materials Return with Diagram
- Scoring Documents for Participation and Supported Independence, Spring 2022
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Functional Independence Assessment Administration Flow Chart (updated 02-09-2022)
- Participation and Supported Independence Assessment Administration Flow Chart (Updated 02/09/2022)
- Guidelines for Participation in MI-Access
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- P/SI Online Answer Document Instructions for Score Entry Instructions
- Security Compliance Form
- DRC INSIGHT Portal
- Who Must/Can take the MME (Including MI-Access Students)
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- Student Supports and Accommodations FAQ
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints, Spring 2022
- Print-to-Braille Page Correspondence, MI-Access
- Online-Paper/Pencil Supports and Accommodations Companion
- Recording and Tracking Resources
Participation and Supported Independence
Functional Independence
- MI-Access FI Expressing Ideas Scoring Guide, 2021
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access Functional Independence Released Item Booklets
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for Social Studies and Science
- Science Assessment Plan
- MI-Access Artwork
Reporting
- Interpretive Guide to MI-Access Preliminary Reports
- Interpretive Guide to Reports
- Performance Levels and Score Ranges - 2021
- Student Growth in School Accountability
- Public Reports and Data Files for State Assessments
- MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Educator User Guide
- Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- MI-Access Focus on Administration Training Video
- Supported Independence and Participation Scoring Rubric Training:
Access at the Michigan Virtual Learning Platform and enter “MI-Access” in the search box, and select “Training: Participation and Scoring Administration.” - Assessment Security Training Information
- Assessment Selection Guidelines Training
- Assessment Selection Interactive Decision-Making Tool
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access FI Online Tools Training
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
- Secure Site Training Documentation
- Essential Elements with Michigan Range of Complexity
General Information
- MI-Access Technical Report:
Spring 2019 Technical Report
Appendices A & B
Appendices C-G - 1% Participation Cap on Alternate Assessment: Information and Justification Forms
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access Performance Level Descriptors
- Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the most significant Cognitive Disabilities - Non Regulatory Guidance
- Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA)
- Spotlight Newsletter
Parent/Student
- State Superintendent's Letter Regarding MI-Access
- Parent Guide to MI-Access Results
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
Spanish Translation
Arabic Translation - Michigan's Education Assessment System Presentation
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Michigan's Alternate Assessment: What It Is, What It Means, and What It Offers
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access FI Online Tools Training
- Michigan's Alternate Content Expectations for Social Studies and Science
- Essential Elements with Michigan Range of Complexity
- Michigan Academic Standards