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7 ACTIONS: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING, THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP & EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS

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Jim Bates
on October 24, 2008
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DV00842 7 Actions: Assessment for Learning, the Achievement Gap & Effective Schools

Dr. Stiggins is widely regarded as the leading expert in the use of assessments to improve student learning and achievement. As the lines of accountability blur among members of educational teams serving students with multiple issues (e.g., RTI, ICT, child study teams), the need for understanding the role of assessment within this context becomes paramount. Dr. Stiggins will share seven specific actions that will address this need.

Michigan Merit Examination (MME) and Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP)

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Jim Bates
on September 25, 2008
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VH04156 Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) District Coordinator Briefing for Fall 2008 (Grades 3-9)
VH11210 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2009 MME Accommodations Briefing
VH11145 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2009 MME Preparation

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Webcast

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Jim Bates
on September 18, 2008
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See how SharePoint can break down organizational barriers, improve district productivity, and enable Web 2.0 collaboration.  Learn how SharePoint can enable anywhere, anytime teaching and learning, employee self service and business intelligence.  Enable electronic forms that employees can view and complete in a browser, with workflow.   Off load file shares into a rich environment with version control.  Secure content so that it is visible to the right people at the right time.  Enable search so that the right content and people are found in your district.  Publish content to the web with approvals, and preset publish times.  Allow teachers to use rich web features without having to know any code or advanced technical skills.

Please register here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032389227&EventCategory=2&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

LiveMeeting Attendee URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join?id=D48J3F&role=attend&pw=attendee

Dial Number:  866-500-6738   Passcode:  809000

Teaching and Learning Online: Effectively Facilitating an Online or Blended Course

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Jim Bates
on September 10, 2008
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Ingham ISD is a host site for the Teaching and Learning Online: Effectively Facilitating an Online or Blended Course sponsored by the Michigan Schools Online Learning grant on Oct 6 in room 605 in the Capitol Area Career Center from 12:30-3:30. We will have light snacks from 12:00-12:30. There is no cost associated with this course as it is a grant. Registration is at http://www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showsession.asp?10332472349/10/20082:58:56+PM

This is a great kick-off to the school year for teachers who are interested in a blended learning environment or who may be interested in teaching fully online. The course will be offered on our mid-Michigan Blackboard server.

Those who attend will meet once in a traditional classroom setting and continue online for 4 weeks. Educators will be taught by experienced online instructors who will model for them best practices while exploring these online teaching topics.

Please pass this info on to teachers or staff who are interested in this experience. Attached is a flyer with all the details!

REMC Blackboard Day Sept 22 at CCRESA

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Jim Bates
on August 18, 2008
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For detailed and registration information click on the attached flyer.

remc-bb-day-flyer-final-8-14-083

Regional Technology Academy 08: July 28-August 1

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Jim Bates
on April 24, 2008
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The 2008 offerings include over 80 classes available throughout 5 sponsoring counties. The RTA classes are available to all staff members in the five counties at no cost to the participant. Snacks will be provided in the morning and in the afternoon. Lunch is on your own. The Academy is taking place July 28-August 1. Early registration is recommeded, as some classes tend to fill quite quickly. Register online. If you have questions about registration or need help registering contact Nancy Manning, nmanning@inghamisd.org, 517-244-1467.

Register online or contact Nancy Manning, 244.1477.

Web/MAX Teacher Usage Reports for 2007-2008

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Jim Bates
on April 17, 2008
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We will not be sending a Web/MAX instructional materials usage report to teaching staff in local districts this year. Many of you use this list to rebook items for the upcoming school year. You can obtain a list by going to Web/Max and clicking on past orders.

You can then rebook these same items for the following school year. You will not be able to do this until the districts calendars have been entered for the 2008-2009 year. Most districts have their calendars in by the middle of July.

Call the REMC office, Sherrie Hagedorn, 517.244.1471 or shagedor@inghamisd.org before booking items for next school year to make sure that your district’s calendar has been entered.

REMC Give-Away

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Jim Bates
on March 20, 2008
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We are currently weeding the REMC video collection.
There will be approximately 4000 deleted titles for giveaway
the week of June 16-20 on a first come, first serve
basis.

numeric-purge-2008.pdf

alpha-purge-2008.pdf

Additional Testing Material

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Jim Bates
on February 14, 2008
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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

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Jim Bates
on February 8, 2008
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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.