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Thursday, October 01, 2026

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Welcome to Spotlight

Welcome to this week's edition of "Spotlight", the Michigan Department of Education's weekly assessment newsletter. Our goal is to help you quickly find the information, resources, training, and important dates you need to support assessment administration and student success.

Thank you for the work you do every day for Michigan's students.

*Have an idea for improving Spotlight?* Send us your feedback <[email protected]>

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Assessment News

* Now Available: 2026-27 Assessment Integrity Guide [ [link removed] ]
* Now Available: 2026 Interpretive Guides for MME and PSAT-related Reports [ [link removed] ]
* Now Available: Updated OEAA Electronic Device Use Policy [ [link removed] ]
* WIDA ACCESS Writing Items Tryouts [ [link removed] ]
* WIDA Seeking Classroom Observation Sites [ [link removed] ]
* Are You New to WIDA? [ [link removed] ]
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College Board News

* Spring 2027 College Board Webinars for Michigan Educators [ [link removed] ]
* Wired Headphones Policy: Impact Survey [ [link removed] ]
* College Board Contact Information [ [link removed] ]
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WIN Learning News

* Accessing Student Data in the WIN Career Readiness System [ [link removed] ]
* Reminder: WIN Learning Training Schedule Available Now [ [link removed] ]
* WIN Learning Contact Information [ [link removed] ]
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Professional Training

* There’s Still Time to Join MAC Reads [ [link removed] ]
* State Assessment & Accountability Updates with OEAA [ [link removed] ]
* Fall 2026 School Accountability Workshops [ [link removed] ]
* Developing Quality Classroom Summative Assessments [ [link removed] ]
* 67th Annual Michigan School Testing Conference [ [link removed] ]
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Important Dates

* October 2026 [ [link removed] ]
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Reminders 

* Online Assessment Waiver Window Opens October 5, 2026 [ [link removed] ]
* Free Training Helps IEP Teams Assign Alternate Standards [ [link removed] ]
* MiLearn Reports and Access Support Are Available [ [link removed] ]
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Contact the Office of Educational Assessments and Accountability

*Questions or Comments?* 

*Assessment Questions:* [email protected] <[email protected]>

*Accountability Questions:* [email protected] <[email protected]>

*Website:* [link removed] | *Phone:* 877-560-8378

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