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MDE Memo on Benchmark Assessment Requirement (PA 149)

MDE “Return to Learn” Webinar Series—Benchmark Assessments Technical Assistance (9/2/2020)

Measurement Issues Inherent in Educator Evaluation

This paper and the accompanying presentation provide an overview of major issues inherent in educator evaluation. 

Measuring Student Growth: A Practical Guide to Educator Evaluation

This Wayne RESA publication includes sections that describe growth models, standard setting for student growth, and the use of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).

Measuring Student Growth: So Much More than Subtracting Two Numbers – Jim Gullen

Assessment Learning Network, 2017-18 – Event 3, Event Page

Measuring Student Growth:  More than just choosing a model

This Learning Point describes some of the nuances of calculating and using growth scores in educator evaluation.

Measuring what Matters: Opportunities and Challenges in the Equitable Assessment of Science Proficiency – James W. Pellegrino

Assessment Learning Network, 2017-18 – Event 1, Event Page

Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment (MAEIA) website

The MAEIA website houses a catalogue of 360 performance assessments for 4 arts disciplines: theatre, dance, music and visual arts K-12. As well as many resources and tools, including sample lessons and program improvement resources

Michigan Collaborative Scoring System (MI-CSS)

Mindsetworks Newsletter

Newsletter: Mindsetworks: This website is a commercial education spin-off based on Carol Dweck’s research.  The sections about science, practice implications for educators, case studies and blogs have some connection to assessment practice that supports learning.

MiPAC website

The Michigan Performance Assessment Cadre website has a catalog of 170 performance assessments in ELA and mathematics available for voluntary use. Additional resources support schools and districts with learning about a CBE learning environment and effective assessment in such models.

Models of proficient achievement: Why are they important?

This Learning Point explains why and how models of proficient achievement are important in the formative assessment process to support learners