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If you are planning to participate in the 2024-25 Benchmark Assessment Reporting this is a friendly reminder on the updated requirements for funding.
Please note that the Michigan law has changed how Benchmark Assessment funding is allocated to the districts. In previous years, the funding was a fixed $12.50 per student allocation; under the new legislation, the $11.5 million allotment is split among all eligible districts based on each district’s K-8 membership count. Therefore, the Michigan Department of Education has stated that it is critical for districts planning to participate to adhere to the timelines this year. The Michigan Department of Education will be unable to grant extensions to individual districts due to the impact that would have on the calculation and distribution of awards. All districts should be working with their benchmark assessment vendors and the Michigan Data Hub (MIDH) now to ensure their benchmark score data and mode of instruction data are/have been published to the Michigan DataHub.
Please refer to the resources below for additional information on how to ensure this data, required for the Benchmark Assessment initiative has published to the Michigan DataHub:
2024-25 Benchmark Assessment Webinar Slide deck and presentation
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The recording and slide deck are located on the MDH Training page (https://www.midatahub.org/support/ trainings/).
- The information provided during this overview of the Benchmark Assessment work guides users on the benchmark assessment law and detailed information on the steps needed to ensure benchmark scores and mode of instruction data are flowing properly from your Student Information System to the MiDH.
September 5, Spotlight Article “Benchmark Assessments Fact Sheet and FAQ Available”
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This Spotlight article (https://bit.ly/3TsnwY6) includes a high-level overview of the 2024-25 changes to the benchmark assessment law.
To apply for funding, complete the Benchmark Assessment Reporting and Funding Application in NexSys which should be available between November 8,2024 - December 6, 2024
To ensure you receive reimbursement for participating please ensure all needed data is in the MiDH by December 6, 2024.
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