Building a Better Assessment Future 2024
August 6 - 7, 2024Join us for the fourth annual Building a Better Assessment Future conference where we will spark the change to live into new and innovative practices to…
Learn to facilitate classroom-level, assessment-literate practice to improve student learning & achievement!
Districts that implement—with fidelity—quality balanced assessment systems in every classroom show improved student learning and increased student achievement.
Join us for a two-year facilitated professional learning and implementation journey toward Achieving Balance in Classroom Assessment (ABCA). Claim your place among a select number of ISD consultants to participate in this unique opportunity to learn how balanced assessment—assessment for and of learning—can:
Through the ABCA program, the Michigan Assessment Consortium (MAC) will support ISD consultants with structured programming, facilitation consultation, and high-quality resources to help them achieve increased knowledge concerning student achievement through improved assessment practices in every classroom.
This MAC-provided learning opportunity will engage ISD consultants in strengthening their understanding of classroom assessment using both the formative assessment process (assessment for learning) and summative assessments (assessments of learning), engage them in opportunities to facilitate their new understandings while brainstorming how to integrate the new knowledge and understandings with their current ISD responsibilities and expertise.
ISD/ESA consultants will deepen their understanding and knowledge of:
In addition to the dates listed at right, we will offer three Collaborative Huddles, which offer participants opportunities to network with colleagues statewide, explore resources, problem solve, and share insights.
Collaborative Huddles (9-10:30 am):
November 20, February 26, and May 21
For year one:
Year two costs will vary, depending on the program option chosen by the team. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
Application deadline: September 6, 2024.
Join us for the fourth annual Building a Better Assessment Future conference where we will spark the change to live into new and innovative practices to…
The 2024 Assessment Learning Institute (ALI) takes place over a series of virtual engagements that kicks off September 28 or october 5 with an in-person,…
Developing high-quality classroom assessments demands careful planning and deliberate effort. This four-day professional learning series is designed to delve into the complexities of designing impactful,…
NOTE: COHORT IV begins Fall 2024 with an orientation for site coordinators! Questions? Contact Ellen Vorenkamp at evorenkamp@michiganassessmentconsortium.org. Districts that implement—with fidelity—quality balanced assessment systems…