MI-Access Fall 2008 Webcast

MI-Access Fall 2008 Webcast

MI-Access Fall 2008 Webcast

September 30, 2008September 30, 2008

Welcome!Welcome!• General Information & Updates• Participation and Supported

Independence• Functional Independence• Presenters

• General Information & Updates• Participation and Supported

Independence• Functional Independence• Presenters

Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions

• Fax: 734-334-1857• Email: [email protected]• FAQ following the Webcast• View any time at:

www.MIstreamnet.com

• Fax: 734-334-1857• Email: [email protected]• FAQ following the Webcast• View any time at:

www.MIstreamnet.com

What’s New with MI-Access?

What’s New with MI-Access?

Districts will receive only one MI-Access shipment this fall.

Districts will receive only one MI-Access shipment this fall.

ShipmentsShipments

The shipment will contain all materials needed to administer the assessments, including:

– Standard print booklets

– Accommodated versions

– Student answer documents

The shipment will contain all materials needed to administer the assessments, including:

– Standard print booklets

– Accommodated versions

– Student answer documents

Shipment ContentsShipment Contents

– Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*

– 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment

Administrator Manuals

*For students pre-identified in the OEAA Secure Site by September 12, 2008.

– Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*

– 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment

Administrator Manuals



Materials will be shipped to districts, but will be packaged by school.

Materials will be shipped to districts, but will be packaged by school.

Shipment PackagingShipment Packaging

District boxes will contain:

− District packing slip

− Copies of school packing slips

− Security Compliance Form

− 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manual

District boxes will contain:

− District packing slip

− Copies of school packing slips

− Security Compliance Form

− 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manual


− District ID sheet*

− MI-Access 2008/2009 calendars**

− Return of Materials Packet

*The District ID sheet can be found inside the Return of Materials Packet.

*Note: An overage of calendars has been included for distribution to schools that will administer Spring 2009

MI-Access Grade 11 assessments.

− District ID sheet*

− MI-Access 2008/2009 calendars**

− Return of Materials Packet

*The District ID sheet can be found inside the Return of Materials Packet.

*Note: An overage of calendars has been included for distribution to schools that will administer Spring 2009

MI-Access Grade 11 assessments.


School boxes will contain:

– School packing slip– 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manuals– Standard print forms– Accommodated versions– Student answer documents

School boxes will contain:

– School packing slip– 2008/2009 Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manuals– Standard print forms– Accommodated versions– Student answer documents


– P/SI picture cards– Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*– School and Teacher ID Sheets– Teacher Return Envelopes – Security Compliance Forms– Rulers and calendars


– P/SI picture cards– Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*– School and Teacher ID Sheets– Teacher Return Envelopes – Security Compliance Forms– Rulers and calendars



There will no longer be School Distribution

Inventory Sheets or Assessment Booklet

Security Serial Numbers documents

included in the shipment. Why not?

• Materials are now packaged by school

• Copies of the school packing slips that

districts receive include the security

numbers

There will no longer be School Distribution

Inventory Sheets or Assessment Booklet

Security Serial Numbers documents

included in the shipment. Why not?

• Materials are now packaged by school

• Copies of the school packing slips that

districts receive include the security

numbers

Materials No Longer UsedMaterials No Longer Used

Tactile graphic picture cards will not be used for Participation and Supported Independence assessments.

Tactile graphic picture cards will not be used for Participation and Supported Independence assessments.

Materials No Longer UsedMaterials No Longer Used

Security Compliance Forms (SCF) no longer are returned to the MI-Access contractor.

Instead, they are to be kept on file for one year by the MI-Access District Coordinator.

Security Compliance Forms (SCF) no longer are returned to the MI-Access contractor.

Instead, they are to be kept on file for one year by the MI-Access District Coordinator.

Security Compliance FormsSecurity Compliance Forms

Preprinted Pre-ID student answer documents will no longer be provided.

Schools will receive only preprinted Pre-ID student barcode labels to affix to blank student answer documents.*

*Note: The Pre-ID process must have been completed by September 12, 2008. Otherwise labels will need to be printed locally.

Preprinted Pre-ID student answer documents will no longer be provided.

Schools will receive only preprinted Pre-ID student barcode labels to affix to blank student answer documents.*

*Note: The Pre-ID process must have been completed by September 12, 2008. Otherwise labels will need to be printed locally.

Pre-ID Barcode LabelsPre-ID Barcode Labels

MI-Access materials must be shipped to the MI-Access contractor no later than December 4.

All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have Pre-ID

student barcode labels.


All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have Pre-ID

student barcode labels.

Late Answer Documents/Missing Pre-ID Barcode LabelsLate Answer Documents/Missing Pre-ID Barcode Labels

The state has adopted a new policy for assessing fees for late answer documents and answer documents returned for scanning and scoring without student barcode labels.

The state has adopted a new policy for assessing fees for late answer documents and answer documents returned for scanning and scoring without student barcode labels.

New Fee ScheduleNew Fee Schedule

All functions previously performed in the MI-Access Online System will transition to the OEAA Secure Site.

All functions previously performed in the MI-Access Online System will transition to the OEAA Secure Site.

New MI-Access Functions in the OEAA Secure SiteNew MI-Access Functions in the OEAA Secure Site

1. Entering assessment administrator, student, and manual counts

2. Entering additional materials orders

3. Tracking shipments

4. Updating coordinator information*

*Estimated to be effective October 6, 2008. Additional details to be provided by MDE/OEAA.

1. Entering assessment administrator, student, and manual counts

2. Entering additional materials orders

3. Tracking shipments

4. Updating coordinator information*

*Estimated to be effective October 6, 2008. Additional details to be provided by MDE/OEAA.

New MI-Access Functions in the OEAA Secure SiteNew MI-Access Functions in the OEAA Secure Site

Additional materials orders (AMO) may be entered in the OEAA Secure Site from September 30 - November 18.

First-time counts may also be entered during this time.

Additional materials orders (AMO) may be entered in the OEAA Secure Site from September 30 - November 18.

First-time counts may also be entered during this time.

Additional Materials Orders Additional Materials Orders

Only enter an AMO if you have already placed a first-time order and have completed inventorying materials in your shipment. You may order:

• Manuals

• Assessment Booklets

• Accommodated versions*

*Standard-print booklets will be shipped automatically with the accommodated materials.


• Manuals

• Assessment Booklets

• Accommodated versions*

*Standard-print booklets will be shipped automatically with the accommodated materials.



• Ancillary materials, including:

―Student answer documents

―Rulers

―School, District, and Teacher ID sheets*Note that counts for standard-print booklets DO NOT have to

be entered in addition to counts for accommodated versions.


• Ancillary materials, including:

―Student answer documents

―Rulers

―School, District, and Teacher ID sheets*Note that counts for standard-print booklets DO NOT have to

be entered in addition to counts for accommodated versions.


If you have not entered counts previously, you may enter first-time counts at the AMO screen. However, DO NOT enter counts for ancillary materials. These will be shipped to you automatically. These include:

• District, School, and Teacher ID sheets

• Return of Materials Packets

• UPS/Return Shipment labels

• Teacher Return Envelopes

• Rulers

If you have not entered counts previously, you may enter first-time counts at the AMO screen. However, DO NOT enter counts for ancillary materials. These will be shipped to you automatically. These include:

• District, School, and Teacher ID sheets

• Return of Materials Packets

• UPS/Return Shipment labels

• Teacher Return Envelopes

• Rulers

Additional Materials Orders/First-time Counts


Counts for student answer documents DO NOT need to be entered for first-time orders. These will be shipped automatically.

Counts for student answer documents DO NOT need to be entered for first-time orders. These will be shipped automatically.



MI-Access Assessment

Basics

MI-Access Assessment

Basics

Grades 3-8ELA & MathematicsGrades 5 & 8Science

Grades 3-8ELA & MathematicsGrades 5 & 8Science

October 13 – November 21October 13 – November 21

Fall Assessment WindowFall Assessment Window

MI-Access Grade 11

Assessed in Spring 2009

February 16-March 31, 2009

MI-Access Grade 11

Assessed in Spring 2009

February 16-March 31, 2009

Spring Assessment WindowSpring Assessment Window

The MI-Access shipment will arrive in districts the week of September 29.

Shipments may be tracked using the OEAA Secure Site.

The MI-Access shipment will arrive in districts the week of September 29.

Shipments may be tracked using the OEAA Secure Site.

Shipment InformationShipment Information

Populations assessed:

• Participation

• Supported Independence

• Functional Independence

Populations assessed:

• Participation

• Supported Independence

• Functional Independence

What’s being assessed?What’s being assessed?

Content areas assessed for each population:

• English Language Arts (Grades 3-8)

• Mathematics (Grades 3-8)

• Science (Grades 5 and 8)

Content areas assessed for each population:

• English Language Arts (Grades 3-8)

• Mathematics (Grades 3-8)

• Science (Grades 5 and 8)

What’s being assessed?What’s being assessed?

MI-Access boxes will have a bright yellow fluorescent label.

There will be one shipment of materials sent to districts.

Materials will be packaged by school.

MI-Access boxes will have a bright yellow fluorescent label.

There will be one shipment of materials sent to districts.

Materials will be packaged by school.

Shipment InformationShipment Information

Read the cover letter.

Inventory your materials using the district packing slip.

Contact the MI-Access Hotline if any materials are missing.

Submit an additional materials order if extra materials are needed.*

*Note: An overage of materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.




Submit an additional materials order if extra materials are needed.*

*Note: An overage of materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.

ShipmentShipment

Toll-free Hotline: 1-888-382-4246

E-mail: [email protected]

Toll-free Hotline: 1-888-382-4246

E-mail: [email protected]

MI-Access Hotline Contact InformationMI-Access Hotline Contact Information

• Counts for additional materials orders may be placed from September 30 to November 18

• Orders will be shipped via UPS ground

• Districts may pay for 2nd day and overnight shipping

• Counts for additional materials orders may be placed from September 30 to November 18

• Orders will be shipped via UPS ground

• Districts may pay for 2nd day and overnight shipping

AMO ShipmentsAMO Shipments

Cover LetterCover Letter

Explains materials enclosedin each shipmentExplains materials enclosedin each shipment

Use to inventory materialsUse to inventory materials

District and School Packing SlipsDistrict and School Packing Slips

Read information in manual on distribution proceduresRead information in manual on distribution procedures

Coordinator and Assessment Administrator ManualCoordinator and Assessment Administrator Manual

Review and post the 2008-2009 MI-Access Calendar.Review and post the 2008-2009 MI-Access Calendar.

ShipmentShipment




Submit an additional materials order if extra materials are needed.**Note: An overage of materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.




Submit an additional materials order if extra materials are needed.**Note: An overage of materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.

MI-Access CalendarMI-Access Calendar

Early Returns: November 10

Return Materials: December 4

Early Returns: November 10

Return Materials: December 4

Other Key DatesOther Key Dates

Combined booklets for ELA, mathematics and science

• Participation is right side-up

• Supported Independence is upside down

Combined booklets for ELA, mathematics and science

• Participation is right side-up

• Supported Independence is upside down

P/SI BookletsP/SI Booklets

Participation and Supported Independence

Color Coordination by Assessment

Participation and Supported Independence

Color Coordination by Assessment

ParticipationParticipation• ELA and mathematics = blue• ELA and mathematics = blue

• Science = pink• Science = pink

ParticipationParticipation

• ELA and mathematics = green• ELA and mathematics = green

Supported IndependenceSupported Independence

• Science = red• Science = red

Supported IndependenceSupported Independence

Must be documented in a student’s IEP and routinely used during classroom instruction.

• Braille

• Enlarged Print

• Audio versions (CD and cassette)

Must be documented in a student’s IEP and routinely used during classroom instruction.

• Braille

• Enlarged Print

• Audio versions (CD and cassette)

Accommodated VersionsAccommodated Versions

Counts and the OEAA Secure SiteCounts and the

OEAA Secure Site

Entering MI-Access CountsEntering MI-Access Counts

MI-Access Online System is

no longer used for counts. MI-Access Online System is

no longer used for counts.

OEAA Secure SiteOEAA Secure Site

Enter MI-Access counts at the OEAA Secure Site:

www.mi.gov/oeaa.secure

Enter MI-Access counts at the OEAA Secure Site:

www.mi.gov/oeaa.secure

Enter counts for manualsEnter counts for manuals



For assistance with entering MI-

Access counts for

1) first time counts and/or

2) additional orders, please contact the

MI-Access Hotline or refer to the

OEAA Secure Site User’s Manual.

For assistance with entering MI-

Access counts for

1) first time counts and/or

2) additional orders, please contact the

MI-Access Hotline or refer to the

OEAA Secure Site User’s Manual.

Pre-ID ProcessPre-ID Process

1.1. Districts that assigned students to the MI-Access Test Cycle in the OEAA Secure Site by September 12, 2008…

Districts that assigned students to the MI-Access Test Cycle in the OEAA Secure Site by September 12, 2008…


…will receive preprinted Pre-ID student barcode labels.

NOTE: Preprinted student answer documents will no longer be provided.

…will receive preprinted Pre-ID student barcode labels.

NOTE: Preprinted student answer documents will no longer be provided.


Affix Pre-ID student barcode labels to blank student answer documents.

Affix Pre-ID student barcode labels to blank student answer documents.


The pre-identification of students does NOT take the place of submitting counts in the OEAA Secure Site for assessment materials.

The pre-identification of students does NOT take the place of submitting counts in the OEAA Secure Site for assessment materials.

Pre-ID vs. Counts CollectionPre-ID vs. Counts Collection

Districts must complete the following two steps:Districts must complete the following two steps:


Pre-identify students at the OEAA Secure Site and . . .Pre-identify students at the OEAA Secure Site and . . .


Submit counts for assessment materials under the “Student Counts” section of the OEAA Secure Site*.

•*Note that counts had previously been submitted via the MI-Access Online System.

Submit counts for assessment materials under the “Student Counts” section of the OEAA Secure Site*.

•*Note that counts had previously been submitted via the MI-Access Online System.


If your district completed the Pre-ID Process by September 12 but did NOT submit counts for assessment materials, you will NOT receive assessment materials the week of September 29. Therefore…

If your district completed the Pre-ID Process by September 12 but did NOT submit counts for assessment materials, you will NOT receive assessment materials the week of September 29. Therefore…


…you will need to submit counts for additional materials at the OEAA Secure Site.*

*Instructions were emailed to district coordinators and can also be found in the OEAA Secure Site User Manual.

…you will need to submit counts for additional materials at the OEAA Secure Site.*

*Instructions were emailed to district coordinators and can also be found in the OEAA Secure Site User Manual.


The OEAA Secure Site is available for entering additional materials orders September 30-November 18.

The OEAA Secure Site is available for entering additional materials orders September 30-November 18.


Districts who did not put in student counts, but did Pre-ID students will receive Pre-ID barcode labels with their additional materials order.

Districts who did not put in student counts, but did Pre-ID students will receive Pre-ID barcode labels with their additional materials order.


2.2. Districts that did NOT complete the Pre-ID process ON OR BEFORE September 12...

Districts that did NOT complete the Pre-ID process ON OR BEFORE September 12...


…MUST print their own Pre-ID labels locally from the OEAA Secure Site.

…MUST print their own Pre-ID labels locally from the OEAA Secure Site.


ALL student answer documents must be affixed with a Pre-ID student barcode label. Student answer documents cannot be scored without this information.

ALL student answer documents must be affixed with a Pre-ID student barcode label. Student answer documents cannot be scored without this information.


The OEAA Secure Site is available for pre-identifying students throughout the entire assessment window.

The OEAA Secure Site is available for pre-identifying students throughout the entire assessment window.


A fee will be assessed per answer document returned for scoring without Pre-ID barcode label information.

A fee will be assessed per answer document returned for scoring without Pre-ID barcode label information.


During the Pre-ID process, assign students to the MI-Access Fall 2008 Test Cycle and designate:

• Test Type (P, SI, FI) • Content area (ELA, Math, Science)

During the Pre-ID process, assign students to the MI-Access Fall 2008 Test Cycle and designate:

• Test Type (P, SI, FI) • Content area (ELA, Math, Science)


Be sure that “MI-Access Test Cycle”

is selected – NOT “MEAP Test Cycle.”

Be sure that “MI-Access Test Cycle”

is selected – NOT “MEAP Test Cycle.”

When printing labels locallyWhen printing labels locally

Use 1-inch by 4-inch adhesive labels

(do NOT use paper with glue, paste, staples or tape).

Use 1-inch by 4-inch adhesive labels

(do NOT use paper with glue, paste, staples or tape).


Check with MEAP District Coordinators to see if they have extra blank labels.

Check with MEAP District Coordinators to see if they have extra blank labels.


Use a laser printer.

Scanning equipment may not pick up ink from ink jet printers.

Use a laser printer.

Scanning equipment may not pick up ink from ink jet printers.


Students must be flagged as

“Special Education” in both the

OEAA Secure Site and SRSD.

Students must be flagged as

“Special Education” in both the

OEAA Secure Site and SRSD.


Confirm that the Special Education

flag has been marked for all students

as you complete the Pre-ID process.

Confirm that the Special Education

flag has been marked for all students

as you complete the Pre-ID process.


Run a “Pre-Identified Students Report” at the OEAA Secure Site.

Verify the Special Education flag in both locations for all MI-Access students.

Run a “Pre-Identified Students Report” at the OEAA Secure Site.

Verify the Special Education flag in both locations for all MI-Access students.


Students will count as Not Assessed if the Special Education flag is not indicated in both systems:

• OEAA Secure Site• SRSD

Students will count as Not Assessed if the Special Education flag is not indicated in both systems:

• OEAA Secure Site• SRSD


Pre-ID labels must be affixed to student answer documents correctly or they will not scan.

Pre-ID labels must be affixed to student answer documents correctly or they will not scan.



OEAA Secure Site User Manual

www.mi.gov/oeaa-secure

OEAA Secure Site User Manual

www.mi.gov/oeaa-secure

Announcement Page:

• Lists important notices and updates

• Found at the opening page of the OEAA Secure Site upon log-in

Announcement Page:

• Lists important notices and updates

• Found at the opening page of the OEAA Secure Site upon log-in


COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR

MANUAL

COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR

MANUAL

Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manual

Coordinator and Assessment Administrator Manual

Look over materials

and become familiar

with changes

Look over materials

and become familiar

with changes

Assessment Accommodations

Assessment Accommodations

ALL MI-Access assessments

designed using universal

design principles to be as

accessible as possible to ALL

students with disabilities.

ALL MI-Access assessments

designed using universal

design principles to be as

accessible as possible to ALL

students with disabilities.

• Many items use an activity-based observation format

• Paper and pencil tests aren’t appropriate

• Many items use an activity-based observation format

• Paper and pencil tests aren’t appropriate

Participation and Supported IndependenceParticipation and Supported Independence

• Selected-response items use PICTURE answer choices or PICTURES PAIRED WITH WORDS to improve access

• Selected-response items use PICTURE answer choices or PICTURES PAIRED WITH WORDS to improve access


• ELA passages designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed

• ELA passages designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed

Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence

• Most students should be able to read passages

• If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation

• Most students should be able to read passages

• If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation


• If accommodations are still needed, review the following:

−Section on MI-Access assessment accommodations in the manual


−Section on MI-Access assessment accommodations in the manual



−Assessment Accommodations Summary Table on MI-Access Web page under “IEP Team Information” section.


−Assessment Accommodations Summary Table on MI-Access Web page under “IEP Team Information” section.


Read the manual so students have every opportunity to participate fully in MI-Access.

Read the manual so students have every opportunity to participate fully in MI-Access.

Inform IEP Teams where they can go to get more information about accommodations for MI-Access.

Inform IEP Teams where they can go to get more information about accommodations for MI-Access.

NEW FEES2008-2009

NEW FEES2008-2009

• Student answer documents returned without a Pre-ID label will have a label affixed by the contractor at a cost of $10 per document

• If a label cannot affixed by the contractor, the document will not be scored

• Student answer documents returned without a Pre-ID label will have a label affixed by the contractor at a cost of $10 per document

• If a label cannot affixed by the contractor, the document will not be scored

New Fees for 2008-2009New Fees for 2008-2009

Returning MaterialsReturning Materials


All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have Pre-ID barcode labels.


All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have Pre-ID barcode labels.

Late Answer Documents/Missing Pre-ID Barcode LabelsLate Answer Documents/Missing Pre-ID Barcode Labels

The state has adopted a new policy for assessing fees for late answer documents and answer documents returned for scanning and scoring without barcode labels.

The state has adopted a new policy for assessing fees for late answer documents and answer documents returned for scanning and scoring without barcode labels.


Participation and Supported

Independence

Participation and Supported

Independence


• Student Populations• Assessment Booklets• Content Areas• Item Formats• Scoring Rubrics

• Student Populations• Assessment Booklets• Content Areas• Item Formats• Scoring Rubrics

MI-Access Assessment PlansMI-Access Assessment Plans

• P/SI Assessment Development • Sample Items• Assessment Plan Writing Team

(APWT) members lists• Blueprints• www.michigan.gov/mi-access

• P/SI Assessment Development • Sample Items• Assessment Plan Writing Team

(APWT) members lists• Blueprints• www.michigan.gov/mi-access

Supported Independence

• Students who have, or function as if they have moderate cognitive impairment

• Will require ongoing support in major life roles and may have cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning


• Students who have, or function as if they have moderate cognitive impairment

• Will require ongoing support in major life roles and may have cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning



• Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills

• Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living


• Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills

• Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living


Participation

• Students who have, or function as if they have, severe or profound cognitive impairment

Participation

• Students who have, or function as if they have, severe or profound cognitive impairment


Participation• Expected to require extensive ongoing

support in adulthood and may have significant cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning

Participation• Expected to require extensive ongoing

support in adulthood and may have significant cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning


Participation• Dependent on others for most, if not

all, daily living needs

Participation• Dependent on others for most, if not

all, daily living needs


Participation• The instructional approach for these

students targets opportunities for them to integrate into age-appropriate tasks, activities related to daily living skills, and academic content

Participation• The instructional approach for these

students targets opportunities for them to integrate into age-appropriate tasks, activities related to daily living skills, and academic content


Assessment Booklets Assessment Booklets

•Same format as 2007-2008•Combined P/SI booklets

– English language arts and Mathematics

– Science– Picture cards

•Same format as 2007-2008•Combined P/SI booklets

– English language arts and Mathematics

– Science– Picture cards

Content Areas AssessedContent Areas Assessed

– MI-Access EGLCEs/EBs/EHSCEs (grades 3-8 and 11)

– Functional Independence, Supported Independence, Participation

– English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

– Content Area Thread

– MI-Access EGLCEs/EBs/EHSCEs (grades 3-8 and 11)

– Functional Independence, Supported Independence, Participation

– English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

– Content Area Thread

Item Types and FormatsItem Types and Formats

• Multiple Choice/Selected Response

FI: 3 choices-text and/or graphicsSI: 3 choices-graphicsP: 2 choices-graphics

• Observation/Activity

• Multiple Choice/Selected Response

FI: 3 choices-text and/or graphicsSI: 3 choices-graphicsP: 2 choices-graphics

• Observation/Activity

Item DevelopmentItem Development

• All items•aligned to EGLCE/EHSCE/EB•coded to adult life contexts

• Science•related to key concepts•related to real-world contexts

• All items•aligned to EGLCE/EHSCE/EB•coded to adult life contexts

• Science•related to key concepts•related to real-world contexts

Sample SI Item Sample SI Item

Which animal is a reptile?Which animal is a reptile?

AA

BB

CC

turtleturtle

frogfrog

mousemouse

The assessment administrator

will be provided with 8½ X 11

pictures of a frog, a mouse,

and a turtle.



pictures of a frog, a mouse,

and a turtle.

Picture Cards Picture Cards

Sample Participation ItemSample Participation Item

Which animal lives in water?Which animal lives in water?

AA

BB

Picture CardsPicture Cards



pictures of a frog and a mouse.



pictures of a frog and a mouse.

Selected-responseSelected-response

• Selected-response picture

cards will be provided by

the MI-Access contractor

• Selected-response picture

cards will be provided by

the MI-Access contractor

• ONE set of picture cards will be

shipped to each Assessment

Administrator based on:

− Assessment type (Participation or

Supported Independence)

− Grades being assessed.

• ONE set of picture cards will be

shipped to each Assessment

Administrator based on:

− Assessment type (Participation or

Supported Independence)

− Grades being assessed.


1. Not practical for students to

look at pictures in an

assessment booklet.

1. Not practical for students to

look at pictures in an

assessment booklet.

Two reasons for picture cards:Two reasons for picture cards:


2. Selected-response items have

to be presented twice – each

time in a different order.

Selected-responseSelected-responseTwo reasons for picture cards:Two reasons for picture cards:

Activity-based ObservationActivity-based Observation

• Assessment administrators will

provide THEIR OWN picture cards

IF they are typically used during

the activity or routine where the

item is being administered

• Assessment administrators will

provide THEIR OWN picture cards

IF they are typically used during

the activity or routine where the

item is being administered

• Assessment administrators need

to use whatever they typically use

during instruction in the format

most familiar to the student

• Assessment administrators need

to use whatever they typically use

during instruction in the format

most familiar to the student

Activity-based ObservationActivity-based Observation


• Picture cards are presented in

very specific ways

− Read manual sections on the

different presentation styles

− Watch presentation styles in

online learning program

• Picture cards are presented in

very specific ways

− Read manual sections on the

different presentation styles

− Watch presentation styles in

online learning program

Selected ResponseSelected Response

• ELA, mathematics, and

science have selected-

response items

• ALL selected-response items

administered the same way

• ELA, mathematics, and

science have selected-

response items

• ALL selected-response items

administered the same way

Sample Participation Item Sample Participation ItemActivity: The student will correctly identify body

parts during a familiar dressing routine and when given directions (e.g., “Show me where mittens are worn”, or “Tell me on which part

of the body mittens go”).

Activity: The student will correctly identify body parts during a familiar dressing routine and when given directions (e.g., “Show me where mittens are worn”, or “Tell me on which part

of the body mittens go”).

Scoring Focus: Identifying body partsScoring Focus: Identifying body parts

Participation Scoring RubricParticipation Scoring RubricScore Point Definition

3 Responds correctly with no assessment administrator assistance

2Responds correctly after assessment administrator providesverbal/physical cues

1Responds correctly after assessment administrator provides modeling, short of hand-over-hand assistance

Condition Codes - All condition codes result in no points.A Incorrect responseB Resists/refusesC Assessment administrator provides hand-over-hand assistance and/or step-by-step directions

SI Scoring RubricSI Scoring Rubric

Score Point Definition

2 Responds correctly with no assessment administrator assistance

1Responds correctly after assessment administrator providesverbal/physical cues

Condition Codes - All condition codes result in no points.A Incorrect responseB Resists/refusesC Assessment administrator provides hand-over-hand assistance and/or step-by-step

directions

Online LearningOnline Learning

• MI-Access Participation and


Scoring Rubrics Online Learning

Program

• www.mi-access.info

• MI-Access Participation and


Scoring Rubrics Online Learning

Program

• www.mi-access.info

ResourcesResources

• MI-Access information and materials−www.michigan.gov/mi-access

(P/SI Section)−www.mi-access.info

• Administration manuals• Handbooks• Extended Grade Level Content

Expectations/Benchmarks• Science Artwork

• MI-Access information and materials−www.michigan.gov/mi-access

(P/SI Section)−www.mi-access.info

• Administration manuals• Handbooks• Extended Grade Level Content

Expectations/Benchmarks• Science Artwork

Functional Independence

Functional Independence

• For those students who have, or function as if they have

• Mild Cognitive Impairment

• For those students who have, or function as if they have

• Mild Cognitive Impairment

Functional Independence AssessmentsFunctional Independence Assessments

• English Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science

• English Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science


• Word Recognition

• Text Comprehension

• Expressing Ideas

• Word Recognition

• Text Comprehension

• Expressing Ideas


• Data and Probability• Geometry• Measurement• Numbers and Operations

Algebra

• (8 and 11)• s

• Data and Probability• Geometry• Measurement• Numbers and Operations

Algebra

• (8 and 11)• s


• Constructing New Scientific Knowledge

• Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge

• Using Life Science Knowledge

• Constructing New Scientific Knowledge

• Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge

• Using Life Science Knowledge


• Using Earth Science Knowledge

• Using Physical Science Knowledge

• Using Earth Science Knowledge

• Using Physical Science Knowledge


•Core items count towards the student’s score

•Embedded items are for field testing ONLY

•Core items count towards the student’s score

•Embedded items are for field testing ONLY


•Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for ELA Expressing Ideas

•Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for ELA Expressing Ideas


Administering the MI-AccessFunctional Independence Assessments

Administering the MI-AccessFunctional Independence Assessments

Assessment administrators need to read the manual before administration.

Assessment administrators need to read the manual before administration.

Assessment administrators have scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration.

Assessment administrators have scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration.

• Should become familiar with scripts ahead of time

• Will need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script

• Should become familiar with scripts ahead of time

• Will need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script

Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group.

Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group.

Be familiar with each student’s IEP to make sure necessary assessment accommodations are available.

Be familiar with each student’s IEP to make sure necessary assessment accommodations are available.

Read sections:Read sections:

• “Assessment AccommodationSummary Table” on the MI-Access web site

• “Assessment AccommodationSummary Table” on the MI-Access web site

• “MI-Access assessment accommodations” in the manual• “MI-Access assessment accommodations” in the manual

Readers can ONLY be used in one-on-one assessment situations.

Readers can ONLY be used in one-on-one assessment situations.

NO time limit – Use own judgment on time allowed and how much to administer in one sitting.

NO time limit – Use own judgment on time allowed and how much to administer in one sitting.

Optional MaterialsOptional Materials

• Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.

• Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.

• Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.

• Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.

Do Not Read Aloud ItemsDo Not Read Aloud Items


• ELA Word Recognition answer choices

• Pictures/graphics not accompanied by words or labels

• ELA Word Recognition answer choices

• Pictures/graphics not accompanied by words or labels

Mathematics items include:

- Money items – where coins or bill can’t be named

- Base 10 block items – can’t read keys and answer choices

Mathematics items include:

- Money items – where coins or bill can’t be named

- Base 10 block items – can’t read keys and answer choices


Science

- Some picture answer choices can’t be named because it would give answer away

Science

- Some picture answer choices can’t be named because it would give answer away


Continuing this year…

- “Do NOT Read Aloud” table included in front of EVERY assessment booklet

- Use table to mark booklets

Continuing this year…

- “Do NOT Read Aloud” table included in front of EVERY assessment booklet

- Use table to mark booklets


- Review Appendix B in manual describing types of items that shouldn’t be read aloud

- Review Appendix B in manual describing types of items that shouldn’t be read aloud


Contact InformationContact Information

• Hotline: 888-382-4246

• [email protected]

• Linda Howley (517) 241-4416


• Hotline: 888-382-4246


• Linda Howley (517) 241-4416


Thank You!Thank You!• Additional questions compiled into

FAQ

• Archived Event

• VHS or DVD copy

– Brenda Hose at 734-334-1437 or

[email protected]

• Additional questions compiled into

FAQ

• Archived Event

• VHS or DVD copy

– Brenda Hose at 734-334-1437 or

[email protected]

•MI-Access survey following assessment window

•MI-Access Hotline: 1-888-382-4246•Good Luck!

•MI-Access survey following assessment window

•MI-Access Hotline: 1-888-382-4246•Good Luck!

Thank You!Thank You!

MI-Access Fall 2008 Webcast

Documents

Transcript of MI-Access Fall 2008 Webcast