Unlocking Insights: AI & Data Analytics, Policy in MI Education

Unlocking Insights: AI & Data Analytics, Policy in MI Education

Join us at the MERA Spring Conference for a day of learning and networking with Michigan's top educational researchers!

By Michigan Educational Research Association (MERA)

Date and time

Tuesday, May 6 · 9am - 3pm EDT

Location

MSUFCU Headquarters Building 2

3899 Coolidge Road East Lansing, MI 48823

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast: Coffee, juice, yogurt, granola, bagels, fruit, etc.

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Deepening One’s Educational AI Perspective with Panel Discussion & Hands On

Emily McEvoy:Director of Data and Assessment, Anchor Bay

John Thero: Director of Instruction & Assmt, South Lake

How are local districts incorporating AI tools in data analysis? During the panel discussion, two local districts will share how they are using AI tools to analyze large data sets longitudinally. Dat...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Guided Networking Opportunity

Participants will network with others to discuss: • How is your organization incorporating AI into data analysis • What implications might you face in doing so? How might you incorporate any of the ...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Data and Insights for Researchers: CEPI

Cheryl Twitchel: Senior Departmental Analyst for CEPI

Dean Sensabaugh: Departmental Analyst for CEPI

MI School Data offers many ways to help turn data into information that supports decision-makers and researchers in areas of continuous improvement, evaluation, setting goals, strategic planning, etc...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch- Taco & Nacho Bar with Chicken & Beef

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Michigan Education Legislative Update and Q&A

Jason Mancini: Director of Public Policy, CMU Charters

This session will provide the latest updates related to education policy in the Michigan Legislature. You will get real-time insights on the status of the state School Aid budget, including an overvi...

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Afternoon Break & Refreshments: Cookies, Popcorn & Beverages

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Why Do Educational Tests Exist? A Look Back at Causes and a Future Projection

Mark Reckase: Distinguished Professor Emeritus MSU

A particular approach to large-scale educational testing has been in place for the past twenty or so years. Suppose all the legislative requirements for the state testing programs were to go away. Wo...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Conference Feedback, Prizes & Closing

Conference participants will be asked to respond to an online evaluation of the presentations throughout the day. The data collected will be used by the Board to improve future MERA conferences. All ...

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours

Join us for a dynamic, one-day conference packed with timely insights and hands-on learning opportunities for education professionals. This year’s event will feature:

🔹 AI in School Data Analysis – Emily McEvoy & John Thero will lead a panel discussion on how AI is transforming data analysis in schools, followed by a hands-on demonstration.
🔹 Networking Time – Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable professional relationships.
🔹 Unlocking MI School Data – Cheryl Twitchell & Dean Sensabaugh from CEPI will reveal hidden insights and powerful features in MI School Data that many users overlook.
🔹 Education Policy Update & Q&A – Jason Mancini from Central Michigan University Charter Schools Office will provide the latest updates on education policy and answer audience questions.
🔹 Assessment Insights – Mark Reckase Michigan State University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of measurement and quantitative methods

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