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AdvancED Adaptive System of School Improvement Support Tools (ASSIST™) will be replaced with eProve™ in the 2017-18 school year. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) currently is working with AdvancED on a transition plan that includes schools, districts and Intermediate School Districts. At this time there is no need for immediate action by Michigan school systems and schools, but we did want to make you aware of this exciting information. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. MDE and AdvancED will continue to collaborate with Michigan school and system end users. Please review what’s coming at the eProve website.
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With the November 14 ASSIST update, the following enhancements have been added:
- Goal Tiers and Phases: Users now can add a Tier (Tier 1, 2 or 3) and Phase (Getting Ready, Implement, Monitor, Evaluate) to strategies and activities. See the Quick Guide for Tiers and Phases for instructions on taking advantage of this enhancement.
- Strategy Categories: Users now must select a category for all newly created or edited strategies. See the Guide for Selecting Strategy Categories for instructions.
In addition to the above guides, a Technology Activity Report Guide also is available. The Technology Activity Report Guide will assist Curriculum Directors, Technology Directors and School Improvement Teams with technology planning.
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New and improved surveys in eProve will be available in January 2016! The new survey platform can create and administer customized surveys by local users. It also will contain AdvancED Certified Content and the opportunity to develop school and district content surveys.
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The 2015-2016 reporting due dates are available on the MDE School Improvement website. Remember, you can begin working on your diagnostics and goals at any time; you don’t need to wait for the Portfolio assignment.
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AdvancED Michigan and MDE will be hosting regional conferences across Michigan this coming spring. This year’s theme is Engaging All Learners in the Continuous Improvement Process. Topics will include:
- AdvancED and MDE Updates
- Assessment
- Career and College Ready
- Early Literacy
- Program Evaluation
- Cultural Proficiency
- Utilizing AdvancED Tools for Continuous Improvement and Accreditation
If you are interested in presenting in your region, please submit a Request for Proposal by January 22, 2016.
Mark your calendar for the below dates and locations:
- April 29, 2016 - Oakland Schools
- May 3, 2016 - Kent ISD
- May 5, 2016 - Wayne County CC
- May 10, 2016 - Saginaw Valley State University
- May 11, 2016 - Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City
- May 16, 2016 - Van Buren ISD
- May 19, 2016 - Northern Michigan University, Marquette
Registration will be available February 2016 at the MIEM website.
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