Superintendents' Newsletter
February 2016
Great Leaders Grow
1. Have them discuss their most recent professional development book they've read
2. Have them discuss a recent professional development they attended and how it is impacting teaching and learning in their building
3. What are they learning from their teachers? students? parents? data?
"Great leaders don't think less of themselves; they just think of themselves less." -Blanchard
Spring 2016-Testing Schedule Update
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Many schools may make state assessment as a part of their graduation requirement which also ensures that it be taken. With state testing requirements, participation percentages and student growth in particular---it is critical all students are tested.
Custody Refresher Handouts
Quick Facts to Know about Spring Assessment Changes:
2. Removal of classroom activities in both ELA and Math
3. There is no longer a grade 11 ELA and Math M-STEP, MDE will use the SAT for 11th grade ELA and Math accountability
School Improvement Key Dates to Remember:
School System Review (SSR) OR Interim Self-Assessment or Self Assessment
DUE March 18
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
DUE September 1
DISTRICTS:
District System Review (DSR) OR District Interim Self Assessment or Self Assessment
DUE April 22
Assessment Links and Updates
M-Step
MDE Link to all Things M-STEP
SPOTLIGHT
Update from Office of Assessment & Accountability
- January 14: Spring 2016 Guide to State Assessments
- January 7: Classroom Activities Eliminated, Pre-ID, Accommodations Webinar
- December 17: M-STEP Building & District Aggregate Data Public Release
- December 10: M-STEP Parent Reports, WIDA ACCESS for ELLs
- December 3: Test Results Embargo Reminder, WIDA, Accommodations
- August 20: News on 2016 M-STEP & MME, KEA Pre-ID
Professional Learning at GISD
February/March 2016
Program Evaluation Update
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Education and Learning
Email: mbehm@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 8105914408