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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

2010 Fall School Improvement Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
School Improvement Planning with Explore and Plan Data 11/30/2010 Handout
Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 11/30/2010 Handout
Close and Critical Reading in the ELA Model Units and Student Writing Exemplars 11/30/2010 Handout
Common Core State Standards ELA Analysis Tool 11/30/2010 Handout
Understanding the Mathematical Practices of the Common Core State Standards 11/30/2010 Handout
Introduction to the MDE/AdvancED School Improvement Online Deliverables & Tools 11/30/2010 Handout
New Online School Data Profile 11/30/2010 Handout
Explore, Plan, ACT Data Collection and Analysis to Instructional Implementation 11/30/2010 Handout

24th Annual Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
#3 Google Docs for Collaboration 11/18/2010 Handout 1
#3 Google Docs for Collaboration 11/18/2010 Handout 2
#3 Google Docs for Collaboration 11/18/2010 Handout 3
#5 Building and Maintaining Relationships 11/18/2010
#7 Developing Your Administrative Team 11/18/2010
#8 21 Things for 21st Century Staff 11/18/2010
#10 School Marketing in a Social Media Jungle 11/18/2010 Handout 1
#10 School Marketing in a Social Media Jungle 11/18/2010 Handout 2
#11 REP–Dealing with Changes and Practical Applications 11/18/2010
#16 How to Create Interactive Forms on Adobe LiveCycle Designer 11/18/2010 Handout 1
#16 How to Create Interactive Forms on Adobe LiveCycle Designer 11/18/2010 Handout 2
#19 School Law for the Central Office Secretary 11/19/2010
#20 The Business of Schools: What They Do & How They Do It 11/19/2010
#21 Microsoft Outlook 2007 11/19/2010
#22 Keeping Your Cool When a Reporter Calls 11/19/2010
#24 The Car Key Factor 11/19/2010 Handout 1
#24 The Car Key Factor 11/19/2010 Handout 2
#27 Everybody Wins: How to Turn Conflict into Collaboration 11/19/2010
#28 The Car Key Factor 11/19/2010 Handout 1
#28 The Car Key Factor 11/19/2010 Handout 2
#30 The Electronic Board Packet Wave 11/19/2010
#31 Can We Talk? Culture and Diversity in the Workplace 11/19/2010
#33 Microsoft Excel 2007 11/19/2010
#34 When you are in the midst of change–Frame Things in the Affirmative 11/19/2010

12th Annual Facilities / Operations Director Conference
Session Presenter(s) Session Session Handout(s)
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Quality Improvement Daily Inspection Forms
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Custodial Standards
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 CTC All Wings
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 2009 Facilities Survey Results
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 2009 Summer Cleaning Schedule
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Presentation #2
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Cleaning Protocols 2010
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Custodial Outcome 2010
Session #2 Custodial Operations 10/04/2010 Presentation #1
Session #9 OK, We Privatized–Now What? 10/04/2010 Session 9 Handout
Session #10 Cleaning for Healthy Schools 10/04/2010 Session 10 Handout
Session #11 Telling the Story 10/04/2010 Session 11 Handout
Session #12 Loss Trending 10/04/2010 Session 12 Handout
Session #13 Maintenance Operations 10/04/2010 Session 13 Handout
Session #15 Be an Influence 10/04/2010 Session 15 Handout
Session #18 Operating Lean Successfully 10/04/2010 Handout 2
Session #18 Operating Lean Successfully 10/04/2010 Handout 1
Session #19 Driving Down a New Road? 10/04/2010 Handout 1
Session #19 Driving Down a New Road? 10/04/2010 Handout 2
Session #20 Construction Projects–Clarifying Widespread Misunderstandings About Laws and Procedures 10/04/2010 Session 20 Handout
Session #22 The Case for Increased Investment in Energy Efficiency, Renewables, and Energy Education at K-12 Schools 10/04/2010 Session 22 Handout
Session #25 Budgeting for Facilities 10/05/2010 Session 25 Handout
Session #27 Where Did the Cheese Go? 10/05/2010 Session 27 Handout
Session #28 Understanding Custodial Staffing, Scheduling, and Auditing 10/05/2010 Session 28 Handout
Session #31 Building Information Modeling in K-12 Facilities 10/05/2010 Session 31 Handout
Session #34 Healthy Living 10/05/2010 Session 34 Handout