2016 M-STEP Test Reporting Tools (For School and District Use) Anticipated Timeline / Communication Options—REPORTING M-STEP assessments are given in the spring and measure current-year student achievement. Recognizing the many new features in the 2016 M-STEP and the importance of parent engagement on these issues, these following options and supporting documents have been designed for your potential use. Communication Options When By Whom Sample Docs Meet with district/building leaders for issue August 2016 Supt ---- briefing, discussion of potential concerns. Communicate with parents via newsletters, Aug.-Sept. District & Bldg Overview parent nights, or email to familiarize them 2016 Leaders with M-STEP. Videos, presentations and handouts are available on the Make M-STEP results an agenda item for Sept. 2016 District & Bldg - board members, staff meetings. Distribute Leaders talking points and elevator speech. Ensure building, district and board Aug. Sept. Board, District - – leaders discuss anticipated results during 2016 & Bldg Leaders, back-to-school and other fall school Staff events, as appropriate. Identify parents, staff, and local business August Sept. District & Bldg – & community leaders willing to support 2016 Leaders and speak out on district’s behalf when asked.
2016 M-STEP Test Reporting Tools (For School and District Use) Anticipated Timeline / Communication Options—REPORTING M-STEP assessments are given in the spring and measure current-year student achievement. Recognizing the many new features in the 2016 M-STEP and the importance of parent engagement on these issues, these following options and supporting documents have been designed for your potential use. Communication Options When By Whom Sample Docs Meet with district/building leaders for issue briefing, discussion of potential concerns. August 2016 Supt ---- Communicate with parents via newsletters, parent nights, or email to familiarize them with M-STEP. Videos, presentations and handouts are available on the Aug.-Sept. 2016 District & Bldg Leaders Overview Make M-STEP results an agenda item for board members, staff meetings. Distribute talking points and elevator speech. Sept. 2016 District & Bldg Leaders - Ensure building, district and board leaders discuss anticipated results during back-to-school and other fall school events, as appropriate. Aug. – Sept. 2016 Board, District & Bldg Leaders, Staff - Identify parents, staff, and local business & community leaders willing to support and speak out on district’s behalf when asked. August – Sept. 2016 District & Bldg Leaders