TRIG Weekly Update - May 24, 2017

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May 24, 2017 - TRIG Weekly Update

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TRIG's Data Services Collaborative's ROI Study on Green Pupil Accounting Finds Savings to Districts Abound

Do You Need Computers and have Money to Spend by June 30th?

EduPaths Content Creation 2017

Assessment Surveys for Spring 2017 Administrations

TRIG/Dell Virtual Professional Learning for June 2017

TRIG Upcoming Dates

Important News & Updates

Data Hubs - All districts that are currently using Edupoint Synergy, MISTAR, PowerSchool, Skyward or SunGard eSchoolPlus are invited to begin the onboarding process. Please visit the District Application Information page and click on the link for the sign-up form.

MI Open Books - Free Social Studies Open Educational Resources (OERs) are available . Download yours here: http://textbooks.wmisd.org/

EduPaths - Click here to sign up for FREE, bite-sized professional learning on tons of topics: https://EduPaths.org

TRIG on Twitter - Follow us! @22iTRIG @MiOpenBook @EduPathsMDE

Device Purchasing - The 2017 REMC Association Device Purchasing window is NOW OPEN! Purchasing is open until September 30, 2017. Q uestions, email [email protected] .

TRIG's Data Services Collaborative's ROI Study on Green Pupil Accounting

Finds Savings to Districts Abound

Recently, findings of an ROI Study on the savings and benefits involved in Green Pupil Accounting were presented by MPAAA and TRIG's Data Service Collaboratives grant. This timely initiative took a look at what has been anecdotally experienced by districts and auditors who have 'gone green'. The complete Green Pupil Accounting and Auditing Return on Investment (ROI) Study, written by Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., can be found here ( http://22itrig.org/downloads/data_services_collaborative/mpaaa_roi_report_-_final.pdf), while excerpts from the study are below:

Throughout the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years, members of the Michigan Pupil Accounting and Attendance Association (MPAAA) reported saving paper, time, and effort using green pupil accounting processes, specifically electronically or paperless processes.

The traditional accountants and auditors reported the amounts of paper, time, effort, and storage that were required to file their count day reports. Some used up to 20 reams of paper per count day. Additionally, they reported issues storing hard copies of student data for over seven years. While the green and hybrid accountants and auditors identified time-saving efficiencies, reductions of paper, and simplifications in verifying pupil data, they also reported the data were more accurate and consistent. Some saved as much as half their audit time using electronic methods.

While 100% of the green auditors recommend the green auditing process, 80% say the process was more accurate and consistent. 80% had received training for green pupil accounting.

The estimated savings relative to the accountant and auditors time approximate $10,748,500 per year, not counting the time related to teachers and other personnel who engage in pupil accounting. School districts also would experience incidental savings on paper consumption and on the expenses related to paper consumption, including copying, punching holes, organizing binders, and storage.

If your district would like more information on how they can begin the transition to Green Pupil Accounting, contact Rob Dickinson at [email protected].

Do You Need Computers and have Money to Spend by

June 30th?

If so, the REMC Device Purchasing Bid is the answer! All public school districts, public school academies, non-public K-12 schools, pre-school buildings, intermediate school districts, and Michigan public libraries are eligible to purchase off of the 2017 REMC Device Purchasing Bid Contract. This year there are 43 mobile and desktop devices along with related accessories and options available. For a spreadsheet of items available on this contract, click on Device Purchasing Planning Spreadsheet ( http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1250).

For more information on setting up a SPOT account or making a purchase on SPOT, see the SPOT FAQs ( http://www.remcbids.org/customer/download/id/1242).

Information on the Personal Purchase Programs offered by several of the vendors will be available soon! Any questions should be sent to [email protected] .

Happy Shopping!

EduPaths Content Creation 2017

EduPaths is looking for experts in the areas of Assessment, Data, and Leadership to develop short courses that will benefit all educators in Michigan.

You may be an educator at the classroom, building, district or state level. If your expertise is impacting student achievement and you are engaging your audience in meaningful ways, we invite you to apply to participate.

This summer, our focus is to increase our Course Catalog offerings in the areas of Assessment, Data, and Leadership.

EduPaths will provide you with training and support.
EduPaths will pay up to $1,250 for 1 hour of content that is completed and approved.
EduPaths will provide lunch and SCECHs for your time at the training sessions and for completing the online course.

This summer's content creation will be blended - a mix of online and face-to-face interaction. Specific due dates are required for the online portion, and the live session will be a great way to touch base for support and collaboration with colleagues.

Dates & Locations for EduPaths Face-to-Face Training

July 12 - Genesee ISD, Flint, MI
July 12 - Eastern UP ISD, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
July 13 - Kent ISD, Grand Rapids, MI
July 18 - Traverse Bay ISD, Traverse City, MI
July 24 - Marquette-Alger RESA, Marquette, MI

If you would like to contribute to a growing resource that is relevant and assisting educators at all levels in a tangible way, apply today! Click here for application information ( https://www.smore.com/zzsz9).

Assessment Surveys for Spring 2017 Administrations

This article has been taken from the

May 17, 2017 issue of Spotlight on Student Assessment & Accountability

The Michigan Department of Education would like to say THANK YOU for your part in a very successful assessment administration this spring. We ask that you take a moment to provide your feedback in our administration surveys. Your feedback remains an important tool for the future planning and development of quality assessments and testing practices for educators and the kids of Michigan. We have made significant changes overall based on much of the feedback from last year.

The surveys have been categorized by your role in the testing process and require about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Based on your role, please complete the surveys mentioned below by selecting the link and proceeding with the survey or you can access the link on each assessment's web page under What's New:

M-STEP Administration Survey for coordinators and assessment administrators - located on the M-STEP web page ( www.michigan.gov/mstep)

MI-Access for coordinators and assessment administrators - located on the MI-Access web page ( www.michigan.gov/mi-access)

Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments for coordinators and assessment administrators - located on the Early Literacy and Mathematics web page ( www.michigan.gov/ earlylitandmath)

Spring 2017 Technical Survey for technology coordinators and directors - located on all three web pages

Thank you in advance for participating in these important surveys.

TRIG/Dell Virtual Professional Learning for

June 2017

Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for n o cost professional development (open to all districts)!

Click Here to Register!

All courses below are 3 weeks in length and contain two-three live, 1-hour webinars. After registering, you will receive course instructions; webinars will begin the second week of the month (first week is rolling enrollment and pre-course readings).

Click on the links below for

more information on each course: