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YouTube Media Executive Director’s Report Current Initiatives and Activities at MAISA William Miller, Ph.D. Statewide Initiatives Supported by MAISA Early Childhood Policy and Funding Changes Michigan Innovation Network for the Development of Post Secondary Success Regional Data Initiative- 5,4,3,2,1 (Title II d) MI Excel Title I Grant ISDs eligible for regional assistance grants I3 Grant Application Balanced Leadership /evaluation models MAISA/MDE Partnership on Joint Initiatives - DTDL 2 Regional Data Initiatives 5,4,3,2,1 5. Broadband Merit Network and 1 to 1 Devices (Cisco, Intel, Google, Apple- public /private partnerships) 4. Teacher Preparation for New Models of Blended Learning 3. Consolidation of Business, Data and Technology Services 2. Online Digital Content and Assessments 1. 21st Century Instructional Models 3 4 Michigan Innovation Network for the Development of Post-Secondary Success Purpose: To create a leadership network to identify, promote and scale innovative, evidence-based practices in education for the 21st century and beyond. 5 21st Century Learning Environments 6 MIND Network Coordinating Partners Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators Network members, MCAN, IgniteED, MEMCA, IB, W-A-Y Programming REMC Association Private / Public partnerships being designed with Apple, Intel, Cisco and other Technology Providers 7 The Network Partners Michigan Early/Middle College Association Chery Wagonlander, Director [email protected] 25 sites in partnership with community colleges and 4 year universities. Affiliate Member of the National Consortium for Early Middle College Network. MEMCA provides professional development, credentialing, & conducts research in partnership with NCREST, Columbia College, NY. 8 Michigan College Access Network Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) Brandy Johnson, Director [email protected] MCAN’s goal is to increase the proportion of Michigan Residents with college degrees or high quality credentials by 60% by the year 2025. MCAN supports the creation, expansion, and sustainability of high-quality, community-based college access strategies. 9 Michigan Department of Education Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is one of the cornerstones of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). A Title I school that is identified for school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring because it did not meet the AYP proficiency goals in mathematics and/or reading receives services through MI Excel, the Michigan Statewide System of Support. MI Excel schools receive support from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and its partners to build capacity in order to increase student achievement and exit improvement status. Re-Imagine Districts A Title I school that is identified for school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring because it did not meet the AYP proficiency goals in mathematics and/or reading receives services through MI Excel. 10 14 school districts in partnership with MDE to redesign programming PK-14. Online, blended and project-based learning. The New Tech Approach We combine best practices to bring about systemic change. Our model is based on three core elements: • Culture that empowers • Teaching that engages • Technology that enables We recognize the identity of individual schools and the power of a network. 11 New Tech High, IgnitEDNetwork Holly Heaviland, Director [email protected] 11 sites in Michigan working together to create small learning communities based on projectbased learning, 1 to 1 computing. 12 13 21st Century Learning Environments The need for internet ready devices and adequate internet broadband Work with Mich. Department of Technology, Management and Budget to build infrastructure Design, implement and scale on line, blended 14 What constitutes an innovative 21st century education initiative? Customized Each student has a personalized plan based on skills and personal goals. Students progress through the curriculum as quickly as they are able, taking additional time as needed. These school sites often serve a maximum of 600 students each; some are much smaller. 15 Project-Based Learning (PBL) Project Launch Entry Document or Event Know/Need to Know Group Planning and Creation of Contract Student Research and Investigation Guided Activities and Direct Instruction (e.g., workshops) Creation and [typically] Presentation of a Product Analysis and Reflection 16 What constitutes an innovative 21st century education endeavor? Technology-Infused Each student has access to the technology needed to be literate in the systems that will be used upon entrance into college, technical training, or work. 17 What constitutes an innovative 21st century education endeavor? Collaborative These options feature a partnership of local school districts with support from MDE, MAISA, higher education, MCAN, MEMCA, businesses and other community partners who have a commitment to demonstrating entrepreneurship, Innovation, and creativity. 18 What constitutes an innovative 21st century education endeavor? Skill Based Each student is assessed on, and credit is awarded for, mastery of the Michigan Curriculum Standards, not the amount of seat time in a class. College and Career Readiness, including benchmark assessments, are the external measures. 21st century skills are explicitly embedded. 19 What constitutes an innovative 21st century education endeavor? Choice & Equity Networks are open to all students for collaborating districts. Enrollment limits are addressed through a lottery that assures representation of the community by ethnicity, race, gender, and socio-economic class, if needed. 20