MI-Access is Michigan's alternate assessment system, and is designed for students who have, or function as if they have, significant cognitive impairments, and whose IEP (Individualized Educational Program) Team has determined that General Assessments, even with accommodations, are not appropriate. MI-Access satisfies the federal requirement that all students with disabilities be assessed at the state level.
MI-Access is based on Michigan’s alternate content standards for English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
IEP teams must follow the guidelines for participation in MI-Access. When any level of MI-Access is selected as the state level assessment for any student, schools must provide the parents/guardians of that student: (1) information regarding the academic achievement standards on which their performance will be measured, and (2) how participation in this assessment may delay or otherwise affect (or prevent) the student from completing the requirements for a regular high school diploma.
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Current Assessment Administration
- Functional Independence (FI) Test Administration Manual - Spring 2019
- Participation and Supported Independence Assessment Administration Flow Chart
- Functional Independence Assessment Administration Flow Chart
- Functional Independence Audio CD Track List, Spring 2019
- Supported Independence and Participation Scoring Documents, Spring 2019
- Off-Site Test Administration Request
- List of Important Dates, Spring 2019
- Guide to State Assessments 2018-2019
- Testing Schedule for Summative Assessments, Spring 2019
- Participation (P) and Supported Independence (SI) Test Administration Manual - Spring 2018
- Guidelines for Participation in MI-Access
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- P/SI Online Answer Document Instructions for Score Entry
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Instructions for Materials Return
- Security Compliance Form
- eDIRECT Support and Documentation
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
then Documents or Test Tutorials.
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
- Testing Policy for Recently Arrived, First Year English-Learner Students
- Who Must/Can take the MME (Including MI-Access Students)
- 2018-19 Accountability Best Practices: Data Reporting Guide for Trouble-free Accountability
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- Supports and Accommodations Frequently Asked Questions 2018
- Print-to-Braille Page Correspondence, MI-Access
- Online-Paper/Pencil Supports and Accommodations Companion
- Recording and Tracking Resources
Functional Independence
- MI-Access FI Expressing Ideas Scoring Guides
- Michigan's Alternate Content Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access Functional Independence Released Item Booklets
- Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs) and EHSCE - Updated Feb. 2014
- Science Assessment Plan
- MI-Access Functional Independence Assessment Plan
- MI-Access Artwork
Professional Development
- Assessment Selection Guidelines Training
- Assessment Selection Interactive Decision-Making Tool
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Focus on Test Administration, Spring 2018 Video
- Focus on Test Administration, Spring 2018
- New Test Coordinator Resources
- Participation (P) and Supported Independence (SI) Assessment Administration Flow Chart
- Functional Independence (FI) Assessment Administration Flow Chart
- Assessment Security Training Information
- Michigan's Alternate Content Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & Powerpoints
- New Administrator and Coordinator Primer
- MI-Access FI Online Tools Training
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
- Secure Site Training Documentation
- Essential Elements with Michigan Range of Complexity
- Scoring Rubrics Online Learning Program, Participation and Supported Independence
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General Information
- 1% Participation Cap on Alternate Assessment: Information and Justification Forms
- 3-Year OEAA Calendar for Michigan's Statewide Summative Assessments 2019-2021
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2018-19
- Benchmark Reimbursements, Section 104d Assessment Reimbursement Grant
- Michigan's Alternate Content Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- Secure Site Support Documents
- MI-Access Standard Setting 2017
- BAA Late Fee Structure
- Alternate Achievement Standards for Students with the most significant Cognitive Disabilities - Non Regulatory Guidance
- Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA)
- Spotlight Newsletter
Parent/Student
- Michigan's Alternate Assessment: 2017-18: What It Is, What It Means, and What It Offers
- Michigan's Alternate Content Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- MI-Access FI Online Tools Training
- Parent Guide to MI-Access
- Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCEs) and EHSCE - Updated Feb. 2014
- Essential Elements with Michigan Range of Complexity
