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Affordable Care Act: What Is Your Plan for Compliance? - Webinar
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Handout 05/09/2013 Presentation

MDE / AdvancED School Improvement Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Strategies and Resources for Overcoming Barriers to Parent Engagement Keck, Shrin Kambin Thomas, Shereen Tabrizi 04/17/2013 Presentation I
Strategies and Resources for Overcoming Barriers to Parent Engagement Keck, Shrin Kambin Thomas, Shereen Tabrizi 04/17/2013 Presentation II
Session #50 - Schoolwide and Targeted Title I, Part A Program Basics Sybil Lenzi, Bill Witt, Margarita Frommert 04/18/2013 Handout 1
Session #50 - Schoolwide and Targeted Title I, Part A Program Basics Sybil Lenzi, Bill Witt, Margarita Frommert 04/18/2013 Handout 2
Session #38 - Revisiting the MI School Improvement Framework Nancy Fahner, Karen Ruple, Diane Joslin-Gould 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #6 – System Review: Internal & External Julia Reynolds, Karen Aupperlee, Mike Paskewicz, Mark Thomas, Austin Dixon and Arianna Dixon 04/18/2013
Session #16 - Assisting English Learners in Meeting the Common Core Standards Shereen Tabrizi, Manager of the Special Populations Unit/OFS; Maria Silva, English Language Consultant, Brandy Archer, Literacy Consultant, OEII and Michelle Williams, Migrant Education Consultant, MDE 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #40- RSVP - Raising Student Voice and Participation Lisa Overweg, Teacher; Taylor Heisler, Kaylee Collier and Shelby Lammers, Spring Port High School 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Gradual Release Model
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Monitoring of Classroom Strategy Implementation
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Close and Critical Implementation Guide
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Effective Use of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Performance Assessment Model
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Matrix 1
Session #28 - Your School Improvement Plan is Written, Now Implement! Beth Brophy, Calhoun ISD; Lisa Guzzardo-Asaro, Macomb ISD; Ben Boerkoel, Kent ISD; Dodie Raycraft, St. Joseph County ISD; and Carolyn Rakotz, Wayne RESA 04/18/2013 Planning Tool
Session #45 Classroom Questioning 101 Connie Hamilton and Sarah Gallagher, Saranac Community Schools 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #45 Classroom Questioning 101 Connie Hamilton and Sarah Gallagher, Saranac Community Schools 04/18/2013 Classroom Questioning 101
Session #42 - Restorative Practices at Roseville Middle School David Rice, Principal; Jason Bettin, Assistant Principal and Kelly O’Callaghan, Roseville Middle School 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #42 - Restorative Practices at Roseville Middle School David Rice, Principal; Jason Bettin, Assistant Principal and Kelly O’Callaghan, Roseville Middle School 04/18/2013 Restorative Practices Brochure
Session #19 Shift Happens: Restructuring School Support Services Brian Jones, Melissa Wilson, Mike Hubbard and Stan Masters, Lenawee ISD 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #31 - IT Transformation: Easing the Way by Listening to Students Thomas Langdon, Superintendent; Detective Sergeant Geoff Smith and Janene Kosman, Sturgis Public Schools 04/18/2013
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 4 C’s in 21st Century Skills
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 Communication and Collaboration
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 Creativity and Innovation
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Session #23 Increase Student Engagement and Build 21st Century Skills Kathy Dewsbury-White and Barbara Michelutti 04/18/2013 Wiley H. Bates Middle School: An Arts Integration School
Session #32 Accountability for Districts Dan LaDue, Chris Janzer, MDE 04/18/2013 Presentation I
Session #32 Accountability for Districts Dan LaDue, Chris Janzer, MDE 04/18/2013 Presentation II
Session #11 AdvancED External Review – An Overview of the Process and Preparation for School System Accreditation Julie Devereaux, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #15 AdvancED Accreditation for Schools and Systems (Districts) Arlene Jury and Cecelia Boyer, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #29 AdvancED External Review An Overview of the Process and Preparation for School Accreditation Mary Heidloff and John Olds, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #10 AdvancED Accreditation for Educational Service Agencies Gus Bishop, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #30 AdvancED Internal Review: Overview of the Standards for Quality Systems Julie Devereaux, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #34 Overview of the New AdvancED Stakeholders Perception Surveys Fiona Hinds, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #48 AdvancED Internal Review: Overview of the Standards for Quality Schools Arlene Jury and Mary Heidloff, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #48 AdvancED Internal Review: Overview of the Standards for Quality Schools Arlene Jury and Mary Heidloff, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #53 AdvancED Internal Review: Overview of Student Performance Results Kathy Sergeant, AdvancED Michigan 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #35 Parent Engagement is a Key to Student Success Shereen Tabrizi, Pam Kies-Lowe, Michelle Williams and Maria Silva 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 Elementary ELL Program Design/Model
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 WPS EL POLICY TABLE OF CONTENTS
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 Alternative Language Programs for WPS
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 Kentwood Public Schools Crestwood Middle School Newcomers ELL Center Program Design
Session #54 Promising Practices….EL’s Success Stories Shereen Tabrizi, Casey Gordon, Michael Pickard, Thomas Reeder 04/18/2013 Kentwood Public Schools Crestwood Middle School After School Enrichment Program for ELL Students
Session #40 Cultivating Creativity, Curiosity, and Critical Thinking Through Student Voice Lisa Phillips, Velma Snow, Anthony Smith, Dana Davidson 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #14 Status of Online Assessments Mathew Ayotte and David Judd 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #13 You Want Improvement? As Your Students & Teachers to Make it Happen Richard Machesky, Lara Dixon and Mark Dziatczak 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #9 Must Have Tools for School Improvement: MiSchoolData, Web 2.0 and More Jennifer Parker-Moore, Kristina Martin, Valerie Coffey, Kathy Miller, Paul Bielawski 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #41 Flexibility in Education: We Can’t Afford Not To Brian Barber, Rashell Bowerman, Gregg Dionne and Students 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #41 Flexibility in Education: We Can’t Afford Not To Brian Barber, Rashell Bowerman, Gregg Dionne and Students 04/18/2013 Handout
Session #22 - Students at the Center of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Rashell Bowerman, Brian Barber, Gregg Dionne, Michigan Department of Education 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #22 - Students at the Center of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Rashell Bowerman, Brian Barber, Gregg Dionne, Michigan Department of Education 04/18/2013 Presentation
Session #22 - Students at the Center of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Rashell Bowerman, Brian Barber, Gregg Dionne, Michigan Department of Education 04/18/2013 Handout

2013 Michigan School Testing Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Workshop C: A Workshop for New—and Almost New—District and School Assessment Coordinators 02/19/2013 Presentation
Workshop D: New BAA Secure Site workshop 02/19/2013 Presentation
A3 – College and Career Readiness: Intentions and Dimensions for the Future Workforce 02/20/2013 Presentation
A4 – DLM and WIDA: The Assessment Consortia for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities and English Language Learners 02/20/2013 Presentation
College Access and Success: Issues and Challenges Donald E. Heller, Dean, College of Education, Michigan State University 02/20/2013 Presentation
B2 – Michigan School Accountability Update 02/20/2013 Presentation
B3 – Formative Assessment and standards based grading in the mathematics classroom 02/20/2013 Presentation
B5 – Inglés Language Assessment (English Language Proficiency Assessment): Who are Michigan’s English Learners (ELs)? 03/20/2013 Presentation
B6 – Turning the Tables: The Evaluation of Administrators 02/20/2013 Presentation
C1 - Educator Evaluations: Current and Future Requirements in Michigan 02/20/2013 Presentation
C4 - Building Assessment Literacy for All 02/20/2013
C5 – Michigan’s Interim Assessment Program: Helping Inform Instruction and Growth 02/20/2013 Presentation
C6 – MI-Access Update 02/20/2013 Presentation
D2 - Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators – The State Perspective 02/21/2013
D3 - Growth has Grown Up: Next Generation Growth Models 02/21/2013 Presentation
D5 - Technology-Enhanced Online Assessments 02/21/2013 Presentation
D5 - Technology-Enhanced Online Assessments 02/21/2013 ONPAR Score Report
D6 - So, You’re the New Assessment Coordinator... 02/21/2013 Presentation
D7 - Measuring School Climate and Culture: The Five Essentials in Detroit and Chicago 02/21/2013 Presentation
E2 - Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators – The District Perspective 02/21/2013 Presentation
E3 - Perspectives on Acceptable Evidence of Effective Teaching: What Should We Be Looking For/At? 02/21/2013 Presentation
E4 - Arts Education & Assessment 02/21/2013
E5 - Reengaging Students in Mathematics: A Look Inside One Formative Assessment Strategy 02/21/2013 Presentation
E6 - “New” BAA Secure Site–You Asked, We Listened 02/21/2013 Presentation
F3 - MEAP – Now and Forever – or Not? 02/21/2013 Presentation
F5 - MAC Common Assessment Training Modules 02/21/2013
F6 - Literacy Assessment in K–2: Reaching Past the Low-Hanging Fruit 02/21/2013 Presentation

Affordable Care Act: Learn to Calculate the Employer Share – Webinar
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Handout Chadd Hodkinson, SET SEG 02/06/2013 Presentation

Educator Evaluations: The Current Landscape, Your Role and Best Practices
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Principal Evaluation 12/10/2012 Presentation
Designing an Educator Evaluation System For Learning, Growth, and Adaptation Pat Reeves, WMU & MASA, Pat McNeill, Michigan ASCD, Linda Wacyk, MASA 12/10/2012 Presentation
Moodle Instructions on MASSP Website 12/10/2012 Moodle Instructions
Teacher Evaluation and Accountability 12/10/2012 Presentation
Educator Evaluation Parts I and II Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S. Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 12/10/2012 Presentation I
Educator Evaluation Parts I and II Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S. Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 12/10/2012 Prsentation II
Educator Evaluation, Part II Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S., Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 12/10/2012 Presentation
Michigan Priority and Focus Schools 12/10/2012 Presentation

26th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
1. Business Communications Gail Braverman, Consultant 11/15/2012 Presentation
3. Building & Maintaining Relationships Teresa Pruden, Saginaw ISD 11/15/2012 Presentation
Opening Keynote: Your Greatest ROI Your Health! Time to take care of YOURSELF Chris Johnson, On Target Living 11/15/2012 On Target Living Brand Favorites
Opening Keynote: Your Greatest ROI Your Health! Time to take care of YOURSELF Chris Johnson, On Target Living 11/15/2012 Handout
6. Data and Record Keeping Maggie Bacon, Executive Director, MPAAA 11/15/2012 Presentation 1
6. Data and Record Keeping Maggie Bacon, Executive Director, MPAAA 11/15/2012 Presentation 2
7. Diversity & Culture in the Workplace Karen Cross, MASB 11/15/2012 Presentation
8. Press Releases With Pizzazz! Gail Braverman, Consultant 11/15/2012 Presentation
9. 101 Things a Building-Level Secretary Must Do… Before Lunch! Terri Paksi, East Grand Rapids Public Schools 11/15/2012 Presentation
10. PowerSchool Basics for the District Level User 11/15/2012 Handout
11. The Science of Customer Service! Verna Felder, Director of Media/Community Relations, Detroit Service Learning Academy 11/15/2012 Presentation
12. Understanding Excel Formulas & Functions Robert A. Parker, Computer Training Specialists, LLC 11/15/2012 Handout
14. Time-Saving Excel Tips & Tricks Robert A. Parker, Computer Training Specialists, LLC 11/15/2012 Handout
23. AESOP Sub Calling System Jody Frank, AESOP Super 11/16/2012 Presentation
24. Basic First Aid, CPR and AED in the School Setting Heidi Wilker, Belding Area Schools 11/16/2012 Presentation
25. Our Invisible Students: Homeless Students & Youth Pam Kies-Lowe, MDE 11/16/2012 Presentation
25. Our Invisible Students: Homeless Students & Youth Pam Kies-Lowe, MDE 11/16/2012 Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
25. Our Invisible Students: Homeless Students & Youth Pam Kies-Lowe, MDE 11/16/2012 Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Services: Do’s and Don’ts for School Districts
27. Response to Bullying Gail Shenkman, Associate Superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools 11/16/2012 Tips for Students and Parents
27. Response to Bullying Gail Shenkman, Associate Superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools 11/16/2012 Concepts & Information
26. Google Drive, Dropbox, Outlook Tips & Tricks Jeremy Harder, Technology & Design Coordinator & Kristin Margelot, Executive Assistant, MASA Moderator: Kristen Margelot, MASA 11/16/2012 Outlook Tips & Tricks
28. Paperless Meetings: Going Green to Save Green Kristin Margelot, Executive Assistant, MASA 11/16/2012 MASA EduPortal® e-Convene™ - Paperless Meeting Manager
28. Paperless Meetings: Going Green to Save Green Kristin Margelot, Executive Assistant, MASA 11/16/2012 Board Members FAQ
28. Paperless Meetings: Going Green to Save Green Kristin Margelot, Executive Assistant, MASA 11/16/2012 Best Apps for Paperless Meetings

Educator Evaluations: The Current Landscape, Your Role and Best Practices
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Principal Evaluation 11/12/2012 Presenation
Designing an Educator Evaluation System For Learning, Growth, and Adaptation Pat Reeves, WMU & MASA, Pat McNeill, Michigan ASCD, Linda Wacyk, MASA 11/12/2012 Presentation
Moodle Instructions on MASSP Website 11/12/2012 Moodle Instructions
Teacher Evaluation and Accountability 11/12/2012 Presentation
Day 1 Morning Session Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S., Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 11/12/2012 Presentation
Michigan Priority and Focus Schools 11/12/2012 Presentation

Fall 2012 School Improvement Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
The 5 Questions: Program Evaluation to Manage Change & Produce Positive Results in Title I and School Improvement Janice K. Colliton, Ph.D 11/09/2012 Presentation
The 5 Questions: Program Evaluation to Manage Change & Produce Positive Results in Title I and School Improvement Janice K. Colliton, Ph.D 11/09/2012 School Improvement Plan Sample for Question 1
The 5 Questions: Program Evaluation to Manage Change & Produce Positive Results in Title I and School Improvement Janice K. Colliton, Ph.D 11/09/2012 School Improvement Planning Template Embedded Evaluation: The Five Questions
The 5 Questions: Program Evaluation to Manage Change & Produce Positive Results in Title I and School Improvement Janice K. Colliton, Ph.D 11/09/2012 Worksheet
#54 The Achievement Gap: The Moral, Intellectual and Economic Imperative 11/09/2012 Presentation
ASSIST™ Technical Guide for Michigan Schools and Districts 11/08/2012 Guide
ASSIST Technical Guide Building & Managing Goals & Plans 11/08/2012 Guide
#55 MDE Evaluation Tool 11/09/2012 Presentation
#5 Achieving School Improvement Goals by Transitioning to the Common Core 11/09/2012 Presentation
#5 Achieving School Improvement Goals by Transitioning to the Common Core 11/09/2012 Intermediate School District Career and College Readiness Standards Transition Guidance-2012
#5 Achieving School Improvement Goals by Transitioning to the Common Core 11/09/2012 Local Education Agency Career and College Readiness Standards Transition Guidance-2012
#13 The South Macomb Achievement Network: A University-District Partnership for High Reliability Schools 11/09/2012 Presentation

Educator Evaluations: The Current Landscape, Your Role and Best Practices
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Principal Evaluation 10/23/2012 Presentation
Designing an Educator Evaluation System For Learning, Growth, and Adaptation Pat Reeves, WMU & MASA, Pat McNeill, Michigan ASCD, Linda Wacyk, MASA 10/23/2012 Presentation
Moodle Instructions on MASSP Website 10/23/2012 Moodle Instructions
Teacher Evaluation and Accountability 10/23/2012 Presentation
Day 1 Morning Session Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S., Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 10/23/2012 Presentation
Michigan Priority and Focus Schools 10/23/2012 Presentation

14th Annual Facilities / Operations Director Conference & Expo
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
1) Computerized Facility Management Herb Crawford, SchoolDude. com, Inc. and Nicholas Thornton, Wayne-Westland Community Schools 10/08/2012 Presentation
2) Systems – HVAC, Electrical, and Technology Bret Emerson, CommTech Design and Tom Frey, Progressive AE 10/08/2012 Electrical Presentation
2) Systems – HVAC, Electrical, and Technology Bret Emerson, CommTech Design and Tom Frey, Progressive AE 10/08/2012 Technology Presentation
3) Strategies for Success David Mrozinski and Dean Richards, Bay City Public Schools 10/08/2012 Presentation
5) Don’t Let it Drive You Crazy Tim Ammon, Management Partnership Services, Inc. 10/08/2012 Presentation
6) Lean Thinking for Schools Shannon Flumerfelt, Oakland University and Paul Soma, Traverse City Area Public Schools 10/08/2012 Presentation
8) Small Investments Big Returns Jennifer Binkley-Power and Anwelli Okpue, Consumers Energy 10/08/2012 Handout
9) What’s the Latest School Finance News? Robert Dwan and David Martell, MSBO 10/08/2012 Presentation
11) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Facilities Accessibility Update Norma Tims, MDE 10/08/2012 Presentation
12) Stay Out of the Deep End - Maintaining Pools Safely and Properly Gil Daws, Gil Daws & Associates, LLC 10/08/2012 Presentation 1
12) Stay Out of the Deep End - Maintaining Pools Safely and Properly Gil Daws, Gil Daws & Associates, LLC 10/08/2012 Presentation 2
13) Maintenance Operations Todd Bell, Kentwood Public Schools and Don Hebeler, Wyoming Public Schools 10/08/2012 Presentation
15) Leverage Technology in Your Professional and Personal Life Christian Palasty, East Lansing Public Schools 10/08/2012
17) Get the Right People On the Bus Julie Gillespie, Ottawa Area ISD 10/08/2012 Presentation
18) Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Guidelines Adam Krouse, Bureau of Fire Services 10/08/2012 Presentation
18) Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Guidelines Adam Krouse, Bureau of Fire Services 10/08/2012 Commonly Asked School Questions
19) Ethics in Today’s World Mike DeVries, Marantha and Tom Salsbury, Adrian Dominican Sisters 10/08/2012 Presentation Part I
19) Ethics in Today’s World Mike DeVries, Marantha and Tom Salsbury, Adrian Dominican Sisters 10/08/2012 Presentation Part II
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Presentation I
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Presentation II
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Questions for Benchmark Analysis
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Transportation Survey
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Custodial Survey
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Food Service Survey
21) Providing Quality Client Service M.J. Healy, Industrial Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. and Stephen King , Birmingham School District 10/08/2012 Maintenance Survey
22) Stormwater Management Audits – Are You Prepared? John McDonald and Scott Staber, arch environmental group, inc. 10/22/2012 Presentation
23) Leverage Technology in Your Professional and Personal Life Christian Palasty, East Lansing Public Schools 10/08/2012
25) Budgeting for Facilities Steven Lenar, Holly Area Schools 10/09/2012 Presentation
25) Budgeting for Facilities Steven Lenar, Holly Area Schools 10/09/2012 Handout
26) Facility Planning Design & Construction Robert Roop, Peter Basso Associates, Inc., Steve Smith, TMP Architecture Inc. 10/09/2012 Presentation
27) Can We Successfully Share Facilities Services? Tim Peraino, Kent ISD 10/09/2012 Presentation
29) The Training You Have to Provide Yvette Augustine, SET SEG 10/09/2012 Presentation
29) The Training You Have to Provide Yvette Augustine, SET SEG 10/09/2012 Guide to Compliance Training
30) Understanding Changing HVAC Maintenance Standards Dean Boomer, Ductz and Tim Fagan, Belfor/Coach’s 10/09/2012 Presentation
31) Brain Rules Presenter(s): Dan Pappas, MIEM/MASA 10/09/2012 Presentation
32) What Color is a Green Roof? Kerry Degener and J. Costens, Carlisle SynTec 10/09/2012 Presentation
33) Staying Motivated Through Challenging Times Jonathan Edison 10/09/2012 Handout

Educator Evaluations: The Current Landscape, Your Role and Best Practices
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Day 1 Morning Session Wendy Zdeb-Roper, Ed S., Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 09/17/2012 Presentation
Teacher Evaluation and Accountability 09/17/2012 Presentation
Principal Evaluation 09/17/2012 Presentation
Designing an Educator Evaluation System For Learning, Growth, and Adaptation Pat Reeves, WMU & MASA, Pat McNeill, Michigan ASCD, Linda Wacyk, MASA 09/17/2012 Presentation
Moodle Instructions on MASSP website 09/17/2012 Moodle Instructions
Michigan Priority and Focus Schools 09/17/2012 Presentation

2012 AdvancED Michigan/MDE School Improvement Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
#1 Common Core, College & Career Readiness Only Happen with Well-Developed 21st Century Skills Ferdi Serim National Consultant and Author on Digital Learning for the 21st Century 03/30/2012 Handout
#19 Making IT Happen: School Implementation of the Digital Learning Process Ferdi Serim National Consultant and Author on Digital Learning for the 21st Century 03/30/2012 Presentation
#37 Building District Capacity for Common Core through the Digital Learning Process Ferdi Serim National Consultant and Author on Digital Learning for the 21st Century 03/30/2012 Presentation
Keynote Address Dr. Mark A. Elgart, President/CEO, AdvancED 03/30/2012 Presentation
General Session Linda Forward, Director, Office of Education Improvement and Innovation 04/30/2012 Presentation

Educator Evaluations: Integrating Student Growth Data
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Teacher Inventory Questionnaire
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Curriculum Office Walk Through Form
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Data Triangle
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Teacher Performance Asessment 2010-11
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Escanaba Area Public Schools' Teacher Performance Assessment 2011-12
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Final Evaluation Rubric Example
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Growth Example
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Mid Peninsula School Teacher Performance Assessment 2011-2012
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 GoObserve Observation Report
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 Supplemental Information for Teacher Evaluation
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 TENTATIVE OBSERVATION/EVALUATION SCHEDULE 2011-2012
Delta Schoolcraft ISD presentation 02/29/2012 GoObserve Walkthrough Report
Vanessa Keesler Opening Presentation 02/29/2012 Vanessa Keesler Opening Presentation
Meaurement Issues Inherent in Education Evaluation Jim Gullen, Oakland Schools and Ed Roeber, Michigan State University 02/29/2012 Presentation
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION, TSDL, NON-TESTED GRADES/CONTENT AREAS, AND VALUE ADDED MODELS Carla Howe Olivares and Venessa Keesler, Bureau of Assessment and Accountability (BAA) 02/29/2012 Presentation
Using Data and Technology to Improve Effectiveness Tom Fry, Grandville Schools; John Hussey, Battelle For Kids; and TJ Chandler, Netchemia 02/29/2012 Presentation
Linking Data to Evaluations Calulations Christine Beardsley, Eaton ISD 02/29/2012 Handout
Everyone at the Table: Engaging Teachers in Evaluation Reform Ellen Behrstock-Sherratt, Ph.D., American Institutes for Research 02/29/2012 Presentation
Evaluation of Special Education Teachers: Center-based Program Perspective Marc Wills, C.O.O.R. ISD 02/29/2012 Special Education Center Evaluation Sheet
Evaluation of Special Education Teachers: Center-based Program Perspective Marc Wills, C.O.O.R. ISD 02/29/2012 Copy of Classroom Walkthrough
Evaluation of Special Education Teachers: Center-based Program Perspective Marc Wills, C.O.O.R. ISD 02/29/2012 Copy of Special Education Center Teacher Evaluation
Evaluation of Special Education Teachers: Center-based Program Perspective Marc Wills, C.O.O.R. ISD 02/29/2012 Copy of Daily Progress Log
Evaluation of Special Education Teachers: Center-based Program Perspective Marc Wills, C.O.O.R. ISD 02/29/2012 Daily Progress Log Template
USING ACT EXPLORE AND PLAN TO PROMOTE AND MEASURE STUDENT GROWTH Ellen Vorenkamp, Ed.D, Lena Nemeth, and Cheryl Yocum, Wayne RESA 02/29/2012 Presentation

2012 Michigan School Testing Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Workshop C. Measurement Issues in Evaluation Educators Bruce Fay, Wayne RESA and Ed Roeber, MSU 02/21/2012 Presentation
Workshop D. Tuning Up Your Common Assessment Kim Young, MDE, Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA, and Ed Roeber, MSU 02/21/2012 Presentation
Workshop D. Tuning Up Your Common Assessment Kim Young, MDE, Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA, and Ed Roeber, MSU 02/21/2012 Now What? Handout
Workshop D. Tuning Up Your Common Assessment Kim Young, MDE, Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA, and Ed Roeber, MSU 02/21/2012 Target-Method Match Handout
Workshop D. Tuning Up Your Common Assessment Kim Young, MDE, Ellen Vorenkamp, Wayne RESA, and Ed Roeber, MSU 02/21/2012 Wayne RESA Target-Method Handout
A1 - Update from the Washington Sue Rigney, U.S. Department of Education 02/22/2012 Presentation
A4 - Combating Educator Assessment Illiteracy Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Michigan State University; and Kathy Dewsbury-White, Ingham ISD 02/22/2012 Presentation
B1 – What I Think I Know: Reflections on Forty Years in the Testing Business Mark Reckase, Michigan State University 02/22/2012 Presentation
B2 - Measurement Issues in Evaluating Educators Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; and Jim Gullen, Oakland Schools 02/22/2012 Presentation
B3 - Learning Progressions and Assessments Alicia Alonzo, Michigan State University; and Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Michigan State University 02/22/2012 Presentation
B3 - Learning Progressions and Assessments Alicia Alonzo, Michigan State University; and Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Michigan State University 02/22/2012 Simplified Scientific Explanation Learning Progression
B6 - Exploring the Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing: Not Just One More Curricular Document Cathy Fleischer, Eastern Michigan University 02/22/2012 Presentation
C2 - The Dynamic Learning Maps Alternative Assessments: What are they and what are the key features? Adam E. Wyse and Linda Howley, Michigan Department of Education 02/22/2012 Presentation
C3 - Assessing Career Readiness the Way Michigan Used To Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education; Bill Brown, Michigan Department of Education-retired; and Phyllis Grummon, Society for College and University Planning 02/22/2012 Presentation
C3 - Assessing Career Readiness the Way Michigan Used To Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education; Bill Brown, Michigan Department of Education-retired; and Phyllis Grummon, Society for College and University Planning 02/22/2012 Employability Skills
C3 - Assessing Career Readiness the Way Michigan Used To Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education; Bill Brown, Michigan Department of Education-retired; and Phyllis Grummon, Society for College and University Planning 02/22/2012 Parent Guide
C3 - Assessing Career Readiness the Way Michigan Used To Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education; Bill Brown, Michigan Department of Education-retired; and Phyllis Grummon, Society for College and University Planning 02/22/2012 Portfolio Information Guide
C3 - Assessing Career Readiness the Way Michigan Used To Ed Roeber, Michigan State University; Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education; Bill Brown, Michigan Department of Education-retired; and Phyllis Grummon, Society for College and University Planning 02/22/2012 Jobs Governor's Commission on Jobs and Economic Development
D2 - Computerized Adaptive Testing: What Is It and How Does It Work for Students? Dong Seo and Steve Viger, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation
D4 - Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators–The State Project Kim Young, MDE, Amelia Gotwals, Michigan State University, Deb Farrington, Measured Progress 02/23/2012 Presentation
D5 - Update on MI-Access and MEAP-Access–Michigan’s Alternative Assessments for Students with Disabilities Linda Howley and Dan Evans, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation
E2 - Update on Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Jim Griffiths and Martha Caswell, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation
E4 - Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators–The District Perspective Kim Young, Michigan Department of Education; Jennifer McFarlane, Warren Woods Middle School; Sean Carmody, Holt Public Schools 02/23/2012 Presentation
F2 - Update on Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) Jim Griffiths and Kate Cermak, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation
F3 - MAC Common Assessment Training Modules Kim Young, Michigan Department of Education; Bruce Fay, Wayne RESA; and Jim Gullen, Oakland Schools 02/23/2012 Presentation
F3 - MAC Common Assessment Training Modules Kim Young, Michigan Department of Education; Bruce Fay, Wayne RESA; and Jim Gullen, Oakland Schools 02/23/2012 Common Assessment Development Series
F3 - MAC Common Assessment Training Modules Kim Young, Michigan Department of Education; Bruce Fay, Wayne RESA; and Jim Gullen, Oakland Schools 02/23/2012 Common Assessment Development Series Validity Rubric
F5 - NAEP in 2012 Paul Stemmer, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation
A2 - Transitioning to Assessments Based on the Common Core Andrew Middlestead, Michigan Department of Education 02/22/2012 Presentation
A6 - Can a CCSS Literacy Framework Impact Formative Assessment, Student Achievement, and Teacher Change? Linda Denstaedt, Oakland Writing Project; and Peter Haun and Steven Snead, Oak Park High School 02/22/2012 Presentation
Thursday Keynote: Ensuring Integrity in Testing–Current Context and Educator Responsibilities Gregory J. Cizek, University of North Carolina 02/23/2012 Presentation
B5 - Common Core Standards: ISDs & LEAs Respond Michael Yocum, Oakland Schools 02/22/2012 Presentation
E1 - Career and College Readiness Definitions Steve Viger, Michigan Department of Education 02/23/2012 Presentation

Regional Data Initiatives Research Symposium
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Symposium Program 11/28/2011 Program
A. A Study to Assess the Long Term Impact of Early Learning Experiences on School Readiness and Later Achievement on Local and State Assessments 11/28/2011 Presentation
A. A Study to Assess the Long Term Impact of Early Learning Experiences on School Readiness and Later Achievement on Local and State Assessments 11/28/2011 Handout
B. The Power of Professional Development on Empowering New and Pre-Service Teachers 11/28/2011 Presentation
C. Enhancing the data-sharing process between Michigan public universities and Intermediate School Districts: An outcomes based pilot project 11/30/2011 Presentation
D. Using Data to Improve ACT Reading Achievement 11/28/2011 Presentation
D. Using Data to Improve ACT Reading Achievement 11/28/2011 Handout
E. Production of Statewide Assessment Results from Assessments Administered Through Different Online Assessment Systems 11/28/2011 Presentation
F. Using Regional Data to Correlate Program Effectiveness: Delta Math as a case study 11/28/2011 Presentation
G. Data Driven Decision Making and Teacher Collaboration and Connecting Teacher Data Use to Student Achievement in Early Literacy 11/28/2011 Presentation
Lunch with Speaker Carla Howe Olivares, Educator Evaluation Update, MDE – Bureau of Assessment and Accountability 11/28/2011 Presentation

25th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
1. Business Communications 11/17/2011 Presentation
5. Data & Recordkeeping 11/17/2011 Presentation Part I
5. Data & Recordkeeping 11/17/2011 Presentation Part II
8. Quo Vadis? Encounters, Choices, Legacy 11/17/2011 Presentation
10. Business Letter & Memo Writing 11/17/2011 Presentation
12. Diversity & Culture in the Workplace 11/17/2011 Presentation
15. Optimize Energy, Prevent Disease (Repeated #26) 11/17/2011 Handout
26. Optimize Energy, Prevent Disease (Repeated #15) 11/18/2011 Handout
34. Superintendent/Administrative Assistant: Teamwork for Success 11/18/2011 Presentation
Closing Keynote: Celebrate Life Come What May Day by Day Sister Sue 11/18/2011 Handout

13th Annual Facilities / Operations Director Conference & Expo
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Presentation
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Cleaning Protocols 2011
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Custodial Standards Booklet
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Custodial Schedule
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Quality Improvement Inspection Form
1) Custodial Operations 10/03/2011 Summer Cleaning Schedule 2011
3) Understanding MIOSHA 10/03/2011 Presentation
5) Spotlight on Lighting 10/03/2011 Presentation
8) Custodial Contracting–The Transition 10/03/2011 Presentation
9) Can Team Cleaning Make Your Cleaning Operation More Productive? 10/03/2011 Presentation
10) Delivering Bad News Well 10/03/2011 Presentation
11) School Finance Update 10/03/2011 Presentation
12) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 10/03/2011 Presentation
13) Introduction to Facilities Management 10/03/2011 Presentation
14) Purchasing 10/03/2011 Presentation
16) Stormwater Management in Schools 10/03/2011 Presentation
17) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 10/03/2011 Presentation
18) Measuring Our Facilities Operation 10/03/2011 Presentation
23) Optimize Your Energy Upgrades 10/03/2011 Presentation
25) Budget 10/04/2011 Presentation
27) Adapt, Improvise and Overcome 10/04/2011 Presentation
28) Successful Compliance Training 10/04/2011 SafeSchools Adminstrator Quick Guide
28) Successful Compliance Training 10/04/2011 Safety Compliance Mandates Guide
29) Facility Condition Assessment as a Planning and Budgeting Tool 10/04/2011 Presentation
30) Utilize Energy Modeling to Save Money 10/04/2011 Presentation
31) Lasting Change 10/04/2011 Presentation
33) Smart Cleaning 10/04/2011 Presentation
36) Maintenance Services Cooperative 10/04/2011 Cooperative Agreement to Obtain Bids for Contracted Services
36) Maintenance Services Cooperative 10/04/2011 Board Authorizing Resolution
36) Maintenance Services Cooperative 10/04/2011 Sample Bid Point Calculator

Educator Evaluation Best Practices Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Communications Plan Template 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Let’s Talk: Performance Evaluation Communication Tools and Templates 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Let’s talk! Using effective communication to manage change Presentation 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Educator Evaluation Timeline 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Vanessa Keesler General Session 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Merit Pay 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Macomb County Teacher Evaluation Parameters to Comply with the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act and Section 1249 of the Revised School Code 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Macomb County Dashboards Student Growth Measurements 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Macomb County Additional Compensation Parameters to Comply with the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act and Section 1250 of the Revised School Code 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation: A Systematic Approach 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Lessons Learned from Reading First in Michigan Joanne F. Carlisle, PhD. 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Professional Growth Plan: Goal Outline Form 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Section XVII–Teacher Evaluation 04/15/2011 Session Handout
Educator Evaluations: Michigan in Context 04/15/2011 Session Handout
K16 and Beyond: Growing Tomorrow’s Careers with a Focus on Fine arts, World Languages, and STEM Disciplines 04/15/2011 Session Handout

MDE/AdvancED Michigan NCA Spring School Improvement Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
2011 AdvancED Michigan Fall Conference 04/14/2011 Handout
2011 AdvancED Michigan 13th Annual Summer Leadership Academy 04/14/2011 Session Handout
The Effects of Comprehensive Parent Engagement on Student Learning Outcomes 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Parents and learning By Sam Redding Educational Practices Series–2 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Preparing for the 2011‐2012 School QAR presented by Alice Bristle 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Approaching Continuous Improvement By Thinking and Planning Strategically at the District Level 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Lessons Learned from Reading First in Michigan presented by Joanne F. Carlisle, PhD. 04/14/2011 Session Handout
How to Ensure Desired Results presented Paul DeHorn 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Personal Curriculum: Individualizing the Rigor and Relevance of the Michigan Merit Curriculum 04/14/2011 Session Handout
District Accreditation 2011‐12 Process Building and Recognizing Quality School Systems 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Michigan Leadership Improvement Framework Enhancement 21st Century Leadership for 21st Century Learners 04/14/2011 Session Handout
We Have Hosted our QAR … What Is Next? Accreditation Progress Report 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Looking at Our Students Through a New Lens How We Created a Response to Intervention System 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Beyond Achievement Data Kris Jenkins and Tony Warren 04/14/2011 Session Handout
The AdvancED Process For Schools Arlene Jury 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Michigan School Accreditation and Accountability System pending legislative approval 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Master Plan Design Linda O’Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
High Performance in High Poverty Schools: 90/90/90 and Beyond Linda O’Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Journey Map Linda O’Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Leaders Make it Happen: From Central Office to the Classroom Linda O’Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Leaders Make it Happen: From Central Office to the Classroom Breakout Session Linda O'Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Leaders Make it Happen:From Central Office to the Classroom Panel Discussion Linda O'Konek 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Regional Data Initiatives 2010 Project Overview 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Regional Data Initiatives Summary 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Title Programs and School Improvement 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Office of Field Services Generally Allowable Use of Funds 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Continuous Improvement: Vision and Profile Dr. Martha O’Kray 04/14/2011 Session Handout
District Implementation of Choice and SES 04/14/2011 Session Handout
District Guidelines for SES Implementation August 2010 Revision 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Data Reference Points for the Michigan School Data Profile/Analysis: A Manual for Data Inquiry and Access 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Section 31a at Risk presented Michelle Patton 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Michigan Department of Education & AdvancED Michigan NCA School Improvement Conference Program 04/14/2011 Session Handout
Adolescent Accelerated Reading Initiative (AARI) 04/14/2011 Session Handout
How to Turn Around A Struggling School From Restructure to Excellence Von Sheppard 04/14/2011 Session Handout