Archive for February, 2008

Additional Testing Material

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

MI-Access Spring 2008 Webcast

The MI-Access Webcast is designed to provide District and School MI-Access Coordinators with the information needed to help the Spring 2008 MI-Access assessment administration process go smoothly. Webcast Content: Assessment window, shipments, tracking materials, etc.; Teacher/Student/ Manual Counts and the MI-Access Online System; Pre-identifying students and the OEAA Secure Site; Manuals, assessments accommodations, and proper administration information; Returning materials (including fee for late returns & missing/incorrect student labels); and What is new since Fall 2007. February 6, 2008 Webcast.

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA): Spring 2008 Administration

A live Teleconference/Videoconference for ELPA District and Building Coordinators, Title III Coordinators, and building level staff who will be administering the ELPA to students. Important topics include: Assessment Design Updates: What’s New?; Administering the ELPA; Online Tools for Coordinators; Using the Harcourt Ordering System; Security, Ethics, and Staff Roles; Description of Materials; Testing Material Receipt and Return; and ELPA Calendar. Videoconference Feb. 5, 2008.

Michigan Merit Examination: Important Changes for the
Spring 2008 MME     DV0832

MI-Access Spring 2008 Webcast     DV0833

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA): Spring 2008 Administration    DV0834

New Testing Material

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Michigan Merit Examination: Important Changes for the Spring 2008 MME

A live videoconference and webcast (1/28/08) for MME test supervisors, backup supervisors, and test accommodation coordinators (TACs), district assessment coordinators, and school administrators. Conference will feature vital information for the Spring 2008 MME including: Day 3 administration schedule changes; changes in return shipment dates; manual changes and updates; accommodation transfers; Spring 2008 Q & A; and elimination of fall retest.