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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, has taken part in MAISA's Leader Series. Together, we're engaging in and learning 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.

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Questions? Contact Danielle Dros at ddros@washtenawisd.org

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Participants:

Brighton Area Schools: 1

Howell Public Schools: 2

Multicultural Academy: 1

Participant Feedback: "I appreciated all of the different tools to think about terminology."

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Participants:

Ann Arbor Public Schools: 12

Brighton Area Schools: 1

Hartland Consolidated Schools: 2

Saline Area Schools: 11

Participant Feedback: "Thanks so much for your time and care. This presentation was engaging and informative and done in a very inclusive way. Thanks for all you do the help and educate others! I appreciate you!"

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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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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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High School Principals Data Series: Session 3

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High School Principals Data Series: Session 3

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In March we met with high school principals and their continuous improvement teams to continue our county-wide data series. In Session 3 we continued our collaborative inquiry process by exploring our Senior Exit Survey data and moving into the Re-Imagining phase of the Equity Transformation Cycle. Together teams were able to consider Satelite, Map and Street level data to better understand an equity dillema in their building/district and begin reimagining to discover possible solutions.

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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

Together we will learn more about the importance of clear targets in the formative assessment process and how to design and use learning targets that actually drive teaching student learning forward. Over the course of two months we will explore 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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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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March 20th New Teacher Network Gathering 

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March 20th New Teacher Network Gathering 

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10 teachers from YCS, LCS, AAPS, Honeycreek. Topic: Dialogic/Proactive Circles, Literacy Essentials, and Preventing Burnout. Many classroom supply giveaways.

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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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Participants:

Ann Arbor 5

YCS 3

Manchester 1

Lincoln 1

Whitmore Lake 1

Dexter 1

Honey Creek 1

Chelsea 1

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

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The General Leadership Network meeting was postponed until April 18. Therefore April States Updates will be posted by April 22, 2024.

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March Assessment & Accountability Updates

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M-STEP Paper/Pencil Test Administrator's Directions and Manuals
The M-STEP 2024 Paper/Pencil Test Administrator's Directions and Manuals are now available on the M-STEP web page and include all required content that Test Administrator's must know prior to administering the M-STEP. (Printed copies will also be included in your school's Initial Material Order.)

State Superintendent's Letter Regarding Spring Assessments

Dr. Rice has released a letter to Michigan families discussing the Spring 2024 assessments outlining the purpose of testing, which assessments are given, and how the data will be used. The letter is available (in English, Arabic, and Spanish) for download and distribution on the MDE OEAA homepage and on each assessment page.
M-STEP Multiplication Table Accommodation Request Form
The M-STEP Multiplication Table Accommodation Request Form is available in the OEAA Secure Site, now through May 17. It is available for students in grades 4 through 7 whose IEP/504 plan require the use of this accommodation. For more information about whether this accommodation is appropriate for a student or about submitting this accommodation request please see the Mar 21 Spotlight (p.3-5) and the Mar 28 Spotlight (p.4).
Complete M-STEP and MI-Access Test Administration Training
All three chapters of the 2024 M-STEP Test Administration Training for paper/pencil and online assessments are now available at the M-STEP web page or directly under M-STEP Test Administration Training. The two MI-Access Test Administration training videos are also available on the MI-Access web page under What's Newand Assessment Training and Resources for Educators sections.
Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) Tracking
The optional Test Monitoring Application (TMA) now tracks students' Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) progress in real time, using a "percentage completed" figure shown in the Progress column of the Test Monitoring Dashboard. For more information see the Mar 28 Spotlight (p.3) or view the Test Monitoring Application Mini-Module.
Michigan-Specific Guidance for the Administration of the SAT Suite of Assessments
The Michigan-Specific Guidance for Administration of the SAT Suite of Assessments is designed to specify policy and procedures that are unique to Michigan and may not be fully covered in College Board Materials. Remember to follow any MDE policies, including those outlined in the document related to Spring 2024 Michigan-provided accountability testing for SAT with Essay, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES Michigan Student Data System (MSDS) Updates for Assessment and Accountability Reporting
The OEAA will update student information from the Spring MSDS General Collection (Feb count day) in mid-April. School/district assessment coordinators will need to work with their authorized district MSDS user to ensure any student enrollment, exits, or demographics are included in the Spring General collection or submitted in an SRM file by the posted deadlines. English learner students in grades K-12 taking the WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS (updated in MSDS by 5:00 pm, May 29 with an "as of" date on/before Mar 22, 2024), Students in grades 3-12 taking the SAT, M-STEP, PSAT, WorkKeys, and MI-Access (updated in MSDS by 5:00 pm, Jun 11 with an "as of" date on/before May 24, 2024). For more information see the Mar 14 Spotlight (p.1-2).
Chromebooks and the Kiosk Floating Accessibility Menu **PLEASE SHARE WITH TECHNOLOGY & TEST ADMINISTRATION TEAMS** M-STEP and MI-Access Updates
The MDE recently became aware of a conflict in how the College Board's Bluebook and the DRC INSIGHT address accessibility features, such as Text-to-Speech. This conflict could impact students using Chromebooks for their online testing. For more information and suggestions on how to mitigate the impact on students and testing see the Mar 14 Spotlight (p.2) or the Managing the Floating Accessibility Menu Guidance Document.

M-STEP & MI-Access Initial Materials Arriving in Schools

The initial materials for M-STEP and MI-Access began arriving in schools last week and will continue through Apr 3. Materials will ship by default to the district, unless specified to be delivered to the schools directly. Once materials are received they should be inventoried and securely stored as soon as possible. For more information on what to expect in and how to handle initial materials orders please see the Mar 28 Spotlight (p.1-2)

M-STEP Text-to-Speech (TTS) Clarification and Requirements
M-STEP & MI-Access Training Requirements for District and Building Assessment Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, and Test Administrators
There are three forms of TTS on online M-STEP tests: TTS for Directions (required for all online tests, does not need to be assigned; TTS as a Designated Support (available for all grades/content areas, assigned based on individual student need); and TTS as an Accommodation (available grades 6 and 7 ELA only, requires an IEP/504 plan). For more information about each type of TTS please see the Mar 7 Spotlight (p.1-2). You can also find TTS and Read-Aloud Decision Guidance for M-STEP on p.36 of the Supports & Accommodations Guidance Document or watch the Supports and Accommodations TTS and Read Aloud Video.
M-STEP & MI-Access Office Hours
The M-STEP Test Administrator Manual includes detailed information and resources for Assessment Coordinators, Test Administrators, and Technology Coordinators training requirements. It includes checklists and links to relevant resources starting on page 44. For more information and an overview of M-STEP requirements by role please see the M-STEP TAM (p.44-45) or the Mar 7 Spotlight (p.3-4). For training requirements by role please see the Mar 14 Spotlight (p.3-4).
WIDA Updates Testing Window Now Closed
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 Mar 28 Spotlight (p.5) or click HERE to join the meeting.
College Board Updates Digital SAT with Essay Break Time Update
The WIDA testing window closed Friday, Mar 22. All materials should have been returned back to the DRC by April 1. Test materials not shipped by the deadline will not be processed.
OEAA Pre-ID and College Board Student Registration
The standards break time between the Math and Essay sections ont he digital SAT with Essay has been extended to 10 minutes instead of 5. (For paper/pencil SAT with Essay the break time remains at 5 minutes).
Prevent Bluebook Application Corruption on Chromebooks
College Board will continuously retrieve Pre-Identification data from the OEAA Secure Site through April 22, 2024. Once collected, pre-ID data typically takes an average of 4 business days to transfer to the Test Day Toolkit.
State Data Management System (SDMS)
If staff members turn of student Chromebooks by pressing and holding the power button, without exiting the Bluebook Kiosk app, files may become corrupted and prevent the app from launching again. To avoid file corruption, be sure to close Bluebook before powering off a Chromebook, especially on a new device. For more information see the Mar 7 Spotlight (p.7)
College Board Required Online Training and School Readiness
For Spring 2024 Michigan-provided testing, the SAT with Essay, PSAT 8/9, and PSAT 10 are not ordered using the SAT Suite Ordering and Registration (SSOR) site. Instead, students are Pre-Identified in the OEAA Secure Site, and their data is subsequently managed through College Board's State Data Management System (SDMS). School test coordinators will receive an email on March 8 from College Board with a link to access the SDMS. For more information see the Mar 7 Spotlight (p.11)
Text-to-Speech and Spring 2024 Testing
School test coordinators, proctors, and technology monitors should have completed College Board's online required training by Monday, April 1. College Board will send weekly reminders to school test coordinators who have not completed their required online training, as well as to schools where test coordinators have not logged into the Test Day Toolkit (TDTK) to add staff and rooms. For more information on required training see the Mar 7 Spotlight (p.12-13)
For more College Board Updates see the College Board Corner section of the monthly Spotlight Newsletters.
For Spring 2024 testing, devices for students with approved screen reader accommodations must be pre-configured to enable testing with the accommodation. For more information see the Mar 28 Spotlight (p.10).

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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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Asynchronous Course- open on a continuing basis via EduPaths

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Supporting Disciplinary Literacy in the Secondary Classroom- Final session March 15th. AAPS, Milan, Chelsea teams in attendance

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Supporting Disciplinary Literacy in the Secondary Classroom- Final session March 15th. AAPS, Milan, Chelsea teams in attendance

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12 participants from Chelsea, AAPS, Milan.

Feedback:

"I thought the resources provided were super helpful, I liked having the time to explore on our own and then discuss as a group, and I am excited to work with other teachers in the district to create resources."

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

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Winter 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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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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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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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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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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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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Consulted on sex-ed law and curriculum with Saline Area Schools.

Consulted on sex-ed curriculum with WAVE.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dates: Jan 23, Feb 13, and Mar 12  |  4:15-5:30 pm  |  Participants from AAPS, SAS, and WCC.

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In March we met for the final time for our book study and continued to learn about ways to create more student led classrooms using UDL and Blended Learning. In session 3 we specifically focused on practices to shift:

From teachers initiating parent communication to learners owning the conversation about their progress.

From teacher project design to student-led project-based learning.

Throughout our book study we had wonderful discussion and deep learning. Here's some of what participants had to say:

"I was invigorated to try some new things and it was pretty easy to implement."

"I learned practical ways for students to take more ownership of their learning."

"I'm excited about providing real-time feedback and making direct instruction differentiated and bite-sized."

"This was awesome! What a great way to model [the content] for participants."

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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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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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Planned and facilitated by Marcia Williams

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Register: https://tinyurl.com/mt7da6u2

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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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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

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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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