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Available By Request: Continuous Improvement

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Available By Request: Continuous Improvement

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Are you looking for more targeted support with continuous improvement at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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State-Wide: MICIP Collaboration Series & User Group

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State-Wide: MICIP Collaboration Series & User Group

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NOTE: This is a state-wide offering.

Register for Collaboration Series HERE

Join User Group HERE (no registration needed)

Additional MICIP Resources:

MICIP Platform Guide

MICIP Process Guide

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RTC Curriculum Leader Meeting- March 22 at LCS

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RTC Curriculum Leader Meeting- March 22 at LCS

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Leaders from AAPS, Dexter, YCS, LCS, Chelsea, Manchester, WISD present

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Winter/Spring Series Launch- Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Framework Deep Dive, with Hill Pedagogies 

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18 participants from LCS, EMU, AAPS, YCS, Honeycreek

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In these sessions, participants will have time to collaborate and practice drafting lessons or unit plans. They will learn ways to refine and revise the curriculum to make it more responsive to the identities and needs of their students through foundational sessions with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad and instructional coaching with a coach from Hill Pedagogies.

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Cultivating Genius Series - The Culturally and Historically Responsive Framework by Melissa Yip | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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Ypsilanti Community Schools- in partnership with Cornelius Minor
What’s a TAR Sprint?

It is a short problem-solving cycle in which teachers name a problem of practice, gather data, and analyze what they’re learning in order to immediately improve teaching and learning

Purpose of TAR Sprints

To introduce TAR as teaching and learning stance that  allows for exploration of multiple questions in a school year

To solve relevant problems identified in a timely manner

To promote equity and culturally responsive teaching

To support teacher resilience and growth in overwhelming times while connecting district initiatives

To develop teacher leaders of TAR for sustainability in YCS

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Spring 2024 Professional Learning Catalog

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Spring 2024 Professional Learning Catalog

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Washtenaw ISD Spring 2024 Professional Learning Guide

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Registration Link

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In February we were treated to detailed examples of newcomer curriculum and programs at elementary and secondary levels. The NEN padlet can be accessed for all presenter slides and shared resources.

We had 5 educators from Washtenaw County in attendance (YCS, WLPS and Milan).

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The Diverse Lending Library is a catalog of books PreK-12 featuring characters of different lifestyles, races, genders and ethnicities. Washtenaw County Educators can check these books out for free and have them delivered to their classroom or pick up from the WISD TLC.
Sign up here or email anicol@washtenawisd.org with questions.

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Elementary Principal Network- Remaining Dates

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Elementary Principal Network- Remaining Dates

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Planned and facilitated by Craig McCalla

October 5th - 1:30pm (Th)

November 7th - 9:30am (Tu) - Meeting was cancelled

December 13th - 1:30PM (Wed) Zoom

January 11th - 1:30pm (Th)

February 6th - 9:30am (Tu)

March 6th - 1:30pm (Wed)

April 4th - 1:30pm (Th)

May 7th - 9:30am (Tu)

June 5th - 1:30pm (Wed) Zoom

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This is a list of the sites that were shared at a recent webinar on Artificial Intelligence.

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Tri-County Summer Institute:  Teachers & HS Students Needed

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Tri-County Summer Institute:  Teachers & HS Students Needed

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JOIN US FOR THE TRI-COUNTY CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MATH SUMMER INSTITUTE The Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics Summer Institute…

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Participants:

Ann Arbor 5

YCS 3

Manchester 1

Lincoln 1

Whitmore Lake 1

Dexter 1

Honey Creek 1

Chelsea 1

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April Assessment & Accountability Updates

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M-STEP and MI-Access Preliminary Reports Now Available
M-STEP and MI-Access Preliminary Reports are now available on the OEAA Secure Site within 48 hours of students submitting their online tests. Keep in mind the data presented are preliminary and not a final evaluation of student performance. Please also remember that these reports and data are embargoed. Individual results may be shared with parents but it is not permissible to share any preliminary results, including locally generated data, with community members or any external stakeholders. For more information on accessing these reports please see the April 11 Spotlight (p.1-3).
Accountable Students Enrolled and Demographics Review
The Accountable Students Enrolled and Demographics page is now available on the OEAA Secure Site. Districts and Schools can go to this page to view and verify student enrollment and demographic data for the two Spring 2024 test periods. This data has been reported in the Michigan Student Data System (MSDS) and will be used for assessment and accountability reporting. To make any updates please work with your district authorized MSDS user. For more information please see the April 18 Spotlight (p.1-2).
3-Year Summative Testing Schedule
The 2024-2026 3-Year Summative Testing Schedule is now available on the OEAA Assessment Calendars Webpage. The calendar show planned testing windows for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 school years for ACT WorkKeys, MI-Access, M-STEP, PSAT, SAT with Essay, WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, and WIDA Access.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES Homebound and Hospitalized Students- State Testing Expectations
Pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and Michigan's statewide student assessment policy, students who are homebound or hospitalized during the test window are required to test. To fulfill testing expectations for these students, off-site testing may be necessary. For more information please see the April 25 Spotlight (p.6) or the homebound and hospitalized educational services guidance provided by the MDE.
Spring 2024 Answer Documents Received and Not Tested Timelines
The Spring 2024 Answer Documents Received and Not Tested Student review periods for these assessment will be open on the following dates in the OEAA. During these review periods, schools will be able to review the tests received by the scoring vendor and submit answer document issues, such as missing tests, as well as submit reasons why a student did not test in one or more content areas. For more information on preparing for this process please see the April 25 Spotlight (p.3-5)

WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS May 22-29, 2024

SAT with Essay, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and WorkKeys

Answer Documents Received May 28-June 3, 2024

M-STEP and MI-Access Updates M-STEP Paper/Pencil Testing Window Closes: Friday, May 3

Not Tested reason submission or SAT and PSAT 9: June 5-June 11, 2024 (only required for assessments included in accountability reporting)

M-STEP and MI-Access June 5-June 11, 2024

I mportant Reminders About MI-Access Participation M-STEP, MI-Access, and Early Literacy and Mathematics: Common Testing Issues & How to Resolve Them
Paper/Pencil testing for the M-STEP assessment will close Friday, May 3. All M-STEP paper/pencil testing for all grades and content areas must be completed by the end of the school day on May 3, 2024. All Testing materials must be shipped by May 8, 2024 to be scored. For more information on returning paper/pencil testing materials please see the April 25 Spotlight (p.1-2).
Timely Submission of Incident Reports Required
All students with disabilities are expected to participate in state-level assessments each Spring. Please remember, administration of the MI-Access assessments is intended only for those students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. To learn more please review the MDE's Office of Special Education " Reminder of 95% Participation Rate and 1% Alternative Assessment Cap".
M-STEP & MI-Access Office Hours
Please see p.5-8 of the Apr 4 Spotlight to learn more about how to resolve common testing issues including: Accommodations/Designated Supports not assigned; Test not completed; Prohibited Behavior; Completing Incident Reports; and Online Testing Regeneration.
WIDA Updates WIDA Screener for Pre-K Students Testing Cycle Now Open
All testing irregularities for M-STEP, MI-Access, and the Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark assessments must be reported to the OEAA within two school days. Please remember, however, that certain irregularities must be reported on the same day as the occurance if test regeneration is being requested. For more information about handling testing irregularities/incidents please see the April 18 Spotlight (p.3)
College Board Updates Score Release Timeline
Do you have questions about M-STEP or MI-Access preparation or administration? MDE staff will be available to respond to these or any other preparation and administration questions during their open office hours every Monday from 3:00-3:30 pm (now-May 20). For more information see the April 18 Spotlight(p.4) or click HERE to join the meeting.

The pre-kindergarten cycle of the WIDA Screener for potential English Learner students is now open. Districts can begin using the WIDA Screener for Kindergarten during their kindergarten roundup activities. For more information please see the April 4 Spotlight (p.11).

Student score release will be accomplished in two phases based upon when schools completed their tests. Students who tests were submitted between April 8-12 can view their scores staring on May 2. Those whose test were submitted between April 15-26 can view their scores starting on May 16. Educator score release in the K-12 Reporting Portal is tentatively scheduled for June 25. For more information please see the College Board Corner of the April 25 Spotlight (p.9).

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Assessment & Accountability Updates - WISD: April 2024 by Melissa Brooks-Yip | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

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Please share the interest form with anyone who teaches or supports the teaching of Mathematics: https://forms.gle/BsUykMhzLnVCyoKU6

20 Currently signed up to attend or receive updates:

3 Ann Arbor

7 Chelsea

1 Honey Creek

4 Lincoln

1 Manchester

3 Whitmore Lake

1 Ypsilanti

November & December attendance: 1 Whitmore Lake

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With rising numbers of newcomers, mainstream teachers face a complex and daunting set of challenges. Based on her research and practical classroom experience, Dr. Michelle Yzquierdo (author of Pathways to Greatness for ELL Newcomers) will offer useful strategies and techniques for content-area teachers of new arrival students.

Register here: bit.ly/NENregister with your content/classroom teaching partners!

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ELNET registration for the remainder of the year is live in WISD Learning Stream.

Nov 2 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD
Dec 7 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET Virtual
Feb 1 9: 00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD
Mar 7 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET Virtual
Apr 4 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD
May 16 9:00AM-12:00PM ELNET @ WISD

If you have questions about sign-up or would like to be added to the Google Classroom, reach out to Alyssa Nicol (anicol@washtenawisd.org)

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Open Feb 1-Jun 14 | Virtual | Self-Paced

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Register Now! 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning | SELF-PACED

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Register Now! 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning | SELF-PACED

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WINTER/SPRING COHORT

Are you looking for ways to make your classroom more student-driven? Join us for this four-part, self-paced series as we explore 'The 7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning' and discover how to use the formative assessment process to foster student learning and agency! This series will be entirely virtual and self-paced. Copy of text '7 Strategies of Assessment for Learning' also available to all Washtenaw County educators. Course available Feb 1-Jun 14, 2024.

REGISTER HERE

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Planned and facilitated by Marcia Williams

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Register: https://tinyurl.com/mt7da6u2

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LETRS Training now required for early literacy coaches funded under the grant

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LETRS Training now required for early literacy coaches funded under the grant

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Lexia Learning Systems https://www.lexialearning.com/Assets/img/logo.svg 1984 978-405-6232 info@lexialearning.com 300 Baker Avenue, Suite 320 Concord MA 01742 USA

Michigan LETRS®
Science of Reading
Professional Learning Course

Empowering Michigan educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning

As part of Public Act 144 of 2022, the Michigan Department of Education is excited to extend the science of reading professional learning initiative.

The Michigan LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Course will provide sustained and job-embedded professional learning about the science of reading, at no cost to educators. These impactful courses are based on Lexia's LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for elementary educators, LETRS for Administrators, and LETRS for Early Childhood Educators

Who is eligible to register?

Any Michigan pre-K-6 educator currently teaching in any Michigan public school or public charter school (Select Register for LETRS to sign up.)

Pre-K-12 SPED endorsed teachers (Select Register for LETRS to sign up.)

Elementary administrators, those in leadership roles, and district-level administrators (Select Register for LETRS for Administrators to sign up.)

Literacy coaches (Select Register for LETRS Accelerated Cohort to sign up.)

What are the course dates?

LETRS® is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association®

One Michigan District's LETRS Journey

The Michigan LETRS Science of Reading Professional Learning Course is part of the state's comprehensive plan to apply millions of dollars in federal relief to improve student literacy. The LETRS course of study gives teachers the skills they need to teach language and literacy to every student, even those with reading challenges like dyslexia.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your seat now. Participants will earn valuable CEUs or PLUs!

What is LETRS?

Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundation and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.

LETRS professional learning for elementary educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning.

LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in literacy learning and beyond.

LETRS for Administrators equips instructional leaders to create systems and structures in their schools and districts to achieve high levels of academic performance and growth in literacy.

Rané Garcia

Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Michigan Department of Education

Shelly Proebstle

Michigan Department of Education

Kimberly St. Martin, Ph.D.

Assistant Director, Michigan's MTSS

Technical Assistance Center

"Teachers are the most important factor in student success. Informed teachers can explain language to students, including sounds, spellings, and word meanings that might be confusing. They use lessons based on reading science and understand the process of learning to read and write. Research proves it. Science matters."

Louisa Moats, Ed.D., Author of LETRS

Resources

A host of resources related to LETRS, the science of reading, and Structured Literacy is available to give you additional insight.

How Can We Help?

State Contact

Kellie Flaminio

Early Literacy Grant Coordinator

Office of Educational Supports
Michigan Department of Education

Lexia Contacts

Brandie Turner

State Professional Learning Solutions Account Executive

Jamie Bouchelle

LETRS State Success Manager

A Cambium Learning® Group Brand

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LETRS professional learning for Michigan Pre-K-3 educators!

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Empowering Michigan educators to improve student literacy through evidence-based professional learning As part of Public Act 144 of 2022,...

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May 2024 State Updates

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May 2024 - May 10, 2024 by Jennifer Banks | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

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Assessment for Learning & Standards-Based Grading

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Assessment for Learning & Standards-Based Grading

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AAPS- Pathways

Educator Feedback: (from summer kick-off: Assessment for Learning Series)

"Rarely have I attended a topic-based training that seamlessly addressed and competently reasoned/showed the importance of Culturally Relevant Teaching."

"I was expecting a lot of information, but I didn't expect how much this could change my teaching along with my curriculum."

"This workshop was above expectations! There was not a moment when I had to look at the clock. This PD should be prerequisite for all teachers entering the field."

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Please share the link to the interest form with anyone teaching STEM related classes: https://forms.gle/BsUykMhzLnVCyoKU6

19 Currently signed up to attend or receive updates:

5 Ann Arbor

9 Chelsea

1 Honey Creek

1 Lincoln

2 Whitmore Lake

1 Ypsilanti

November attendance: 1 AAPS, 1 Chelsea, 1 Whitmore Lake

December attendance: 3 AAPS, 1 Whitmore Lake

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If you're wondering how best to support increasing numbers of newcomers, and want to learn about transcript evaluation, personal credit and scheduling tips, please join us on April 9th. Lori Lee from Ottawa Area ISD and Sabrina Ricardo from Kent ISD will be sharing their insights and break down credit awarding for foreign transcripts.

TEAMS - HS EL Teacher/EL Coordinator + Counselor should attend together.

Register here: bit.ly/NENregister

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Our SIOP Two Day Institute on 1/25 and 1/26 had representation from AAPS, Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Saline, and YCS! Several teachers were unable to attend due to the snowy weather, we're considering offering a third session for the spring. We'll keep you posted!

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Questions? Contact Danielle Dros at ddros@washtenawisd.org

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Power Up: Give Your PE Program EARS (Educate, Advocate, Respond, Succeed) 4/2/2024

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Power Up: Give Your PE Program EARS (Educate, Advocate, Respond, Succeed) 4/2/2024

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Participants:

Ann Arbor Public Schools: 9

Fowlerville Community Schools: 1

Howell Public Schools: 1

Milan Area Schools: 1

Saline Area Schools: 1

Whitmore Lake: 1

Ypsilanti Community Schools: 3

Participant Feedback: "Because of this training, I will be taking a good look at my district's PE assessments and ways in which we can justify and show data for the work that we do everyday with our students."

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Middle School Princpals' Network : March 22

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Middle School Princpals' Network : March 22

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Attendees:

Jill Henry: Whitmore Lake MS/HS

Jennifer Petzke: Whitmore Lake

Jessica Garcia: WIMA

Agenda:

1. SEL/Peer Mentoring Program

2. Teacher Burnout

3. Strategies to Manage Student Cell Phone Use

April Focus: Collective planning for feasible SEL/Mentoring program implementation

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Registration Link -https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0050-0007-6F1F449D18714B57A1D321F4E7D2DBFD

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Introduction to the Role of Clear Targets in the Formative Assessment Process

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Introduction to the Role of Clear Targets in the Formative Assessment Process

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YCS- Holmes Elementary

April marked the close of our learning series introducing the role of clear targets in the formative assessment process. Together we learned how to design and use learning targets that actually drive teaching student learning forward. Over the course of two months we explored topics such as...

The Importance and Purpose of Clear Targets

Characteristics of Effective Targets

Developing Formatively Useful Targets through Success Criteria, Rubrics, & Scales

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14 participants total

5 Saline, 3 AAPS, 3 Honey Creek, 2 Ann Arbor Christian, 1 Manchester

What did participants have to say?

"This was a positive experience and I feel Whole building PD on this effective math instruction is needed so everyone is aligned in their teaching."

"I love all the tools that we can utilize immediately in our classrooms."

"Today taught me how to get more inclusive tier one instruction for all!"

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WISD at the USCIS Refugee Support Center in Detroit

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WISD at the USCIS Refugee Support Center in Detroit

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MDE and ISD Newcomer Consultants collaborated to create multilingual resources orienting newly arrived families to the Michigan K-12 Education. During our time at the "education booth" we met several newcomer families from Washtenaw County and connected them to resources for housing, secondary education and ESL classes.

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CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

September 21, 2023, 8:00-3:00 pm

October 6, 2023, 8:30-10 am

November 16, 2023, 8:00-3:00 pm

December 1, 2023, 8:30-10 am

January 12, 2024, 8:30-10 am

February 2, 2024, 8:30-10 am

March 14, 2024, 8:00-3:00 pm

April 5, 2024, 8:30-10:00 am

May 9, 2024, 8:00-3:00 pm

June 20, 2024  End of Year Networking TBD

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ECA

Using the guiding text “Grading for Equity” (Feldman, 2019) we will deepen our understanding of how traditional grading practices inhibit equity in our schools and disempower students and teachers. Through our learning we will work to identify ways in which we can change our own practices and policies to be more just and promote student agency.

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Upcoming PD Dates:

K-5

Visual Models in Math - January 24, 2024 April 11, 2024

This is the last offering in the series this school year, we will look to contract with Shannon at SIS again next year.

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On-going weekly sessions | In partnership with MAISA (Early Literacy Essentials & Early Math Task Force)

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Leader Series: Refining Toward Robust Adult Learning Systems

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Leader Series: Refining Toward Robust Adult Learning Systems

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AAPS- Bach

This spring, our pilot team, including ISD assessment and literacy coordinators, a district principal, and instructional coach, took part in MAISA's Leader Series. Together, we're engaged in and learned more about a model for reflective practices and strategic planning to foster an inclusive environment for learning, collaboration, and networking, with a focus on enhancing professional learning systems. In April we were able to jointly attend a two day workshop in which we applied our learning to develop a comprehensive building-level professional learning plan for the following year.

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Visual Models in Math (POSTPONED-Weather)

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Visual Models in Math (POSTPONED-Weather)

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This session had to be postponed due to weather, it will now take place on April 11, 2024.

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The Healthy Habits Start Now program provides 5 nutrition and physical activity lessons to all Y5-5th grade classrooms in participating schools!

YCS participating schools: Erickson, Estabrook, Ford, Holmes, Perry, YIES, and Ypsi Connected Community School

Lincoln participating schools: Brick, Lincoln Virtual School

Whitmore Lake participating schools: Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Charter school participants: Multicultural Academy, Global Tech, Central Academy

Total Classrooms Reached: 151

Total Students Reached: 2,937

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Newcomer Visit to Estabrook NC Classroom

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Newcomer Visit to Estabrook NC Classroom

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NC Teacher Kristen Richards, her parapro and volunteer effectively manage a number of challenges that come with welcoming new students every week, and successfully create a Grade 2-5 classroom that's safe, fun and honors student language.

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High expectations and equally high scaffolds are the way the NC triad of Dan Goodman, Connor Laporte and Mary Alampi are teaching their secondary newcomers! Students were thoroughly engaged in their book study, communicating with each other despite language differences and preparing google slides with voice clips for a final assignment.

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Milan Y5 Teacher Angela Wagner makes her newcomer student feel supported by incorporating modeling, Total Physical Response, visuals and native language support. This young new arrival is still settling in but clearly enjoys the safe and welcoming environment in the classroom.

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Manchester EL Team of Melissa Yekulis and Donna Clark hosted their second annual Title III Family Night, and featured heritage presentations from secondary students in the program. Students shared about their country, culture, language and even connections to famous scientists, musicians and artists. We were also treated to a special dance performance by a newcomer from Uzbekistan!

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Supporting Teachers in Implementing Disciplinary Literacy Practices in the 6-12- Continuing in 2024-2025

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Supporting Teachers in Implementing Disciplinary Literacy Practices in the 6-12- Continuing in 2024-2025

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How can you, as a secondary instructional coach/curriculum leader, help your school/district teachers improve students’ academic literacies? In this three-session series, we will:

(1) familiarize you with GELN’s Essential School-Wide Practices in Disciplinary Literacy Grades 6 - 12;

(2) discover approaches to help teachers understand and use the essentials to improve teaching and learning for all students; and

(3) join other coaches in developing instructional approaches (i.e., lesson, units, strategies) that can be shared widely.

Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Cathy Fleischer (professor emerita, EMU) and Katie Glupker (secondary civics and ELA teacher, Washtenaw Technical Middle College).

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Summer Symposium on Secondary Instruction- Empowering Educators by Leveraging Disciplinary Literacy for Engagement and Efficacy August 19&20

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Summer Symposium on Secondary Instruction- Empowering Educators by Leveraging Disciplinary Literacy for Engagement and Efficacy August 19&20

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We are excited to announce that the two-day Symposium will kick off with a keynote from Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor of Education and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor; and Dean of the School of Education at University of Michigan. Dr. Moje is a renowned expert in disciplinary literacy and one of the key researchers involved in the development of Michigan's Essential Instructional Practices in Disciplinary Literacy.

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July 16-17, 8:30-3:30 | In-Person at Washtenaw ISD

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Register Now! Classroom Assessment for Student Learning | In-Person

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Register Now! Classroom Assessment for Student Learning | In-Person

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Join us for this intensive two-day series for educators to deepen their understanding and use of effective classroom assessments. We will focus on the formative assessment cycle and its role in supporting student learning and agency. Participants will learn how to develop and use classroom assessment not only to gather accurate information about student learning but to also improve student engagement, motivation and achievement and create classrooms and schools that are truly learning- and student-centered. All sessions will take place at Washtenaw ISD and will include a copy of our guiding text 'Classroom Assessment for Student Learning, 3e'. (K-12, all subjects)

REGISTER HERE

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Available By Request: Formative Assessment Strategies

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Available By Request: Formative Assessment Strategies

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Are you looking for more focused learning on formative assessment at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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Available By Request: Assessment & Grading

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Available By Request: Assessment & Grading

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Are you looking for more focused learning on assessment and grading at the building or district level? Contact Amy Olmstead-Brayton for customized professional learning including the above topics & more!

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2-Day Framework for Teaching Learning-Focused Observations and Conversations 

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2-Day Framework for Teaching Learning-Focused Observations and Conversations 

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This two-day in-person series will provide new and seasoned evaluators ways to focus in on essential priorities of Charlotte Danielson’s The Framework for Teaching components (2007, 2011 & 2013) that MATTER MOST in evaluation-based Hattie’s Visible Learning: The Sequel (2023). These sessions are focused on supporting evaluators to support educators in “knowing-n-growing” their teaching impact in student learning. Dates: June 6-7, 2024 or June 18-19, 2024, or August 8-9, 2024

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https://web.cvent.com/event/e79a93dd-f610-4052-a163-f362e1809a59/summary

Locations for the Event:

Avflight Willow Run FBO: (Registration/Check-In/Out Site)

2055 C St.

Van Buren Charter Township, MI 48111

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MISTEM TEN80 Race Car Regional Competition 

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MISTEM TEN80 Race Car Regional Competition 

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Chelsea and YCS are planning to attend. We are looking to expand for next year. If your district might be interested please come and see the event.