2019 Assessment Literacy Institute: Improving Practice & Systems 

Dates: August 6,7,8, 2019

The MAC introduces our first Assessment Literacy Institute (ALI), a powerful professional learning offering designed to equip consultants, administrators, and teacher-leaders who have a responsibility to lead and work with colleagues to improve their assessment practice and systems. 

Participant Outcomes:  Participants will leave with. . . 

●       Confidence in using the MAC Assessment Learning Modules and related resources with groups within a variety of professional learning settings and situations. 

●       A network of peers to help support ongoing facilitation of assessment literacy.

●       Increased understanding of assessment related content and protocols in the Assessment Learning Modules. 

●       A plan of action to flexibly use the Assessment Learning Modules and related resources within the context of their own work.

●       The understanding that participants will share their facilitation ideas and resources with others in the network.  

 Registration Information: 

The cost of the Institute, $325.00, includes expert facilitation, Assessment Literacy Institute materials, access to select Assessment Learning Modules, SCECH credit, am coffee/snack, and a light lunch on all 3 days. Lodging for participants will be available, at additional cost, at a facilitated block room rate.

Substantial scholarships are available for up to 15 participants. Those interested must complete and submit an application by July 1, 2019 (value $275.00).  To apply for a scholarship, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV7VL3C

Date/Time/Location

Date: August 6,7,8, 2019

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Location: MAC/MEMSPA Offices – Lower Level, 1980 N. College Rd. Mason, MI 48854

Final registration count may result in new location.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-assessment-literacy-institute-improving-practice-systems-tickets-56142266029

 For more info contact: Kathy Dewsbury-White kdwhite@michiganassessmentconsortium.org 517.816.4520.

 Participant Commitment…

❏           To attend the three-day, 18-hour intensive in mid-Michigan August 6, 7, 8 2019 

❏           To engage with presenters, using facilitation guides and protocols to plan & adapt the material to meet the needs of assessment work they anticipate engaging in during the 2019-20 academic year and beyond

❏           To contribute to an evaluation of the Assessment Learning Institute 

❏           To promote the shared belief that assessment literate practices and quality assessment systems will result in increased student success

❏           To share case stories related to the use of the materials and resources, modifications, adaptations during the 2019-20 academic years (Required for scholarship participants, encouraged for all) 

 Benefits for Assessment Learning Institute Participants…

❏           18 SCECH’s to apply toward professional development requirements

❏           Access to a network of Assessment Facilitators 

❏           Support from assessment experts and the use of materials and resources tailored to support improvements to assessment practice and pursuit of effective assessment systems

❏           Access to selected MAC Assessment Learning Modules – at no additional cost – for the 2019-20 academic year

 Michigan Assessment Consortium Module Titles

• Assessment Systems That Support 21st Century Learners

• Developing A High-Quality Balanced Assessment System

• Developing Appropriate Assessments

• Making Meaning From Student Assessments

• Selecting Appropriate Assessments

• Understanding the Formative Assessment Process

• Understanding the Technical Concepts Used in Student Assessment

• Using Assessment Data Well