2024 MDE Continuous Improvement Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Michigan Department of Education Continuous Improvement Conference.

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10:45am EST

Fall 2024 School Accountability Overview & Updates

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST

This informational session will provide a high-level overview of the School Index; Michigan’s federally approved public school accountability system and provide any relevant updates on 2023-24 school year reports and data.

Supported Strand: Supports

MODERATOR: Bethany Deschaine

Speakers

Chris Janzer

Office of Assessment & Accountability, Michigan Department of Education

Chad Bailey

Accountability Specialist, Michigan Department of Education

Matthew Gleason

Accountability Specialist, Michigan Department of Education

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom C

12:45pm EST

MDE Efforts to Support You in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EST

Ballroom C

This session will focus on specific MDE efforts that are accessible to teachers, schools, and districts to support student belonging. Efforts shared will apply to English language arts, social studies, and incorporating student voice.

MODERATOR: Traci Teasley

Speakers

Rane Garcia

Director, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Michigan Department of Education

Rané’s 31 years in public schools includes serving as a teacher, elementary principal, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and a superintendent. Much of this time was serving communities of color that demonstrated great strength and brilliance while facing... Read More →

CI.11.21.24 pdf

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom C

2:15pm EST

Enhancing English Learner Program Evaluation and Support

Thursday November 21, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm EST

Ballroom C

Join us for this interactive session that will focus on the following: Review of EL Program Evaluation: Gain insights into the current tools and best practices for evaluating EL programs. Introduction to New Evaluation Tools: Discover innovative tools that streamline the evaluation of program implementation.

Supporting Strand: Supports

MODERATOR: Rebecca Young

Speakers

Suzanne Grambush

Section 31a, MTSS Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Suzanne Grambush is a Literacy, MTSS, and Section 31a consultant with the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Educational Supports. Her work includes supporting districts in program planning and evaluation, as well as in the implementation of the Early Warning Intervention... Read More →

Kelly Alvarez

English Learner Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

November 21, 2024 Continuous Improvement Slide Deck pptx

Thursday November 21, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm EST
Ballroom C