Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States

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Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.

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Michigan Department of Education

Office of Educational Supports, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports, Michigan Dept. Of Education

The Regional Educational Media Centers of Michigan Association

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Michigan has a state digital learning plan.

Michigan has a dynamic, independent state level educational technology plan – MI Roadmap: Transforming Education Trough Technology – which includes vignettes from Michigan exemplars showing the tech plan concepts in action.

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State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Michigan does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

The state is working to update the process for technology planning to be included within the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP), which will provide districts with a streamlined and integrated process and system for diagnosing needs in support of educating the whole child; creating a high-quality plan that focuses on the systems and supports the districts need to implement a whole-child focused continuous improvement plan, and identify how to braid funding streams to support the plan.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Michigan has digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Michigan has a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Personalized learning occurs when the student has a degree of choice over his or her education in terms of delivery, context, and pacing. Individual outcomes and how proficiency will be demonstrated is collaboratively defined. The student’s interests, experiences, and abilities guide his or her learning, making new information more relevant and meaningful. This approach has the potential to build the student’s capacity and desire to learn beyond the scope of the curriculum and the confines of the classroom.

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Intermediate School Districts often facilitate regional pricing rates on behalf of their districts. Digital content in K-12 Social Studies is currently being developed under a different activity within the TRIG project. The state has a focus on alignment with student needs within context of Michigan’s Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

As of February 2016, Michigan signed on to the USDOE commitment to become a #GoOpen state.

Offices

Michigan Department of Education

Office of Educational Supports, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports, Michigan Dept. Of Education

The Regional Educational Media Centers of Michigan Association

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Definitions

Definition for Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

Definition for Open Educational Resources

Michigan does not have a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Michigan has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

Federal Definition

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Michigan has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

State Statute

Michigan references the AEM Center’s definition for accessible technologies.

Guidelines and Policies

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Michigan does not have a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Michigan has a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

The Michigan Merit Curriculum requires that pupils successfully complete at least one course or learning experience that is presented online or that the pupil’s school districts has integrated an online experience throughout the high school curriculum by ensuring that courses which provide the required credits of the Michigan merit curriculum have integrated into the course an online experience.

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Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Michigan does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Alt+Shift, an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant Funded Initiative through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education provides suggested language for districts to embed in contracts with commercial and OER publishers, developers, and vendors.

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Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Alt+Shift, an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Grant Funded Initiative through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education provides information, support materials, technical assistance, training, and an extensive lending library focused on improving outcomes for all students,

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eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Michigan does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

State Review Process

Review of Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

Guidance is under development.

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Michigan does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Michigan does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Michigan has an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

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Digital instructional materials

Online content

Supplemental materials

OER

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan has an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Resource Repositories

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Michigan does not have a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Michigan does not have a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Michigan has a state resource repository.

Michigan has a microsite on OER Commons, the #GoOpen Michigan Microsite.

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Includes

OER

Funding

Dedicated State Funding

Michigan does not have dedicated state funding.

The Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) initially funded the Michigan Open Book Project, a series of free, openly licensed K-12 social studies digital textbooks, as well as funded the statewide device purchasing project. There has not been dedicated state funding since the final year of TRIG funding.

Michigan districts have the option to purchase digital instructional materials with local funds. Michigan districts have the option to purchase digital instructional materials in collaboration with non-profits.

Funding - District Options

Use local funds

Collaborate with other districts

Partner with non-profits

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Michigan does not procure resources for schools or districts on a statewide level. Each school district has the constitutional authority, from state and/or local resources, to procure and use digital resources and innovative educational technologies as they deem appropriate to meet educational goals and requirements.As of February 2016, Michigan signed on to the USDOE commitment to become a #GoOpen state. For the past three years, there has been a forecastingprocess that is supported by theTechnology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) through the Michigan Dept. Of Education. The statewide bid process was developed by an Advisory Committee of the Device Purchase Activity (http://22itrig.org/activities/device-purchasing/) of TRIG which is comprised of representatives from each region of the state.The effort will be sustained through a partnership with theRegional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMCAM). Also, Intermediate School Districts often facilitate regional pricing rates on behalf of their districts. Digital content in K-12 Social Studies is currently being developed under a different activity within the TRIG project. The state has a focus on alignment with student needs within context of Michigan’s Multi-tiered Support System. Learn more.

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Michigan Department of Education

Office of Educational Supports, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports, Michigan Dept. Of Education

The Regional Educational Media Centers of Michigan Association

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Guidance – Publishers

Michigan does not have procurement guidelines for companies interested in selling instructional materials in the state.

Guidance – Publishers - Accessibility Features

Michigan has guidelines for commercial and OER publishers, developers, and vendors related to accessibility features in products/services.

Request for Proposals/Request for Information

Michigan does not have a request for proposals/request for information process.

State Master Contract - Contract with State

Michigan does not have state master contract available for district and schools to make purchases directly with the state.

State Master Contract - Contract with Publisher

Michigan does not have state master contract available for district and schools to make purchases directly with the publisher.

State Pricing Negotiation

Michigan does not negotiate prices with publishers, vendors during the RFP/RFI process, and districts may purchase the materials directly from the vendor.

Manage Regional Purchasing Consortia

Michigan manages regional groups that participate in regional purchasing consortia for instructional materials.

The Regional Educational Media Centers Association of Michigan (REMC) provides opportunities for districts across the state to procure in a consortium model that drives down costs through REMC $ave Bid. REMC has developed a forecasting tool for devices (Statewide Online Purchasing Tool). In the future REMC may apply the forecasting tool to procurement beyond devices, for example to instructional materials.

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Professional learning for digital instructional materials is provided in multiple manners through the Michigan Department of Education’s strategic partnerships and through leveraging Title IV Part A state activity funds. Opportunities include face to face facilitation packages, statewide events, regional events, facilitated online courses, and asynchronous online courses. https://www.remc.org/goopenmitoolkit/

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Michigan Department of Education

Office of Educational Supports, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports, Michigan Dept. Of Education

The Regional Educational Media Centers of Michigan Association

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Selection of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan provides professional learning opportunities to support teachers in the selection of quality digital instructional materials (licensed and/or OER) to use in the classroom.

Includes

Digital OER

Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan provides professional learning opportunities to support teachers in the selection of quality digital instructional materials (licensed and/or OER) to use in the classroom.

Professional learning for implementation of high-quality digital instructional materials is provided by the Michigan Department of Education’s strategic partnerships.

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Statewide professional learning for teachers via online courses

Statewide professional learning for teachers via webinars

Statewide professional learning for teachers via a online community

Statewide professional learning for teachers in-person

Statewide conference

Development of Professional Learning Programs

Michigan develops its own professional learning programs.

Our state partners with consultants to develop professional learning program

Strategic partners also fund professional learning opportunities

Development of OER

Michigan provides professional learning opportunities to support the development of digital OER.

Share OER

Michigan provides professional learning opportunities for teachers to share of digital OER

Professional Learning - Accessibility

Yes, our state provides professional learning to support the implementation of accessible educational materials.

Professional Learning is provided through Alt + Shift

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Technical Assistance - Accessible Instructional/Educational Materials

Yes, our state provide technical assistance to support the implementation of accessible instructional/educational materials

Technical Assistance provided through Alt + Shift Michigan

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Technical Assistance - Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provide technical assistance to support the use of accessible technologies.

Provided by Alt + Shift

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DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Michigan has a state digital learning plan.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Michigan does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Michigan has digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Michigan has a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Adopted Computer Science Teacher Association Standards

Michigan has not adopted the CSTA standards.

K-12 Computer Science Standards

Michigan does not currently have K-12 computer science standards.

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Definition for Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

Definition for Open Educational Resources

Michigan does not have a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Michigan has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

Federal Definition

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Michigan has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

State Statute

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Michigan does not have a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Michigan has a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Michigan does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Michigan does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

Review of Instructional Materials

Michigan does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Michigan does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Michigan does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Michigan has an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Includes

Digital instructional materials

Online content

Supplemental materials

OER

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Michigan has an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Michigan does not have a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Michigan does not have a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Michigan has a state resource repository.

Includes

OER

Dedicated State Funding

Michigan does not have dedicated state funding.

Funding - District Options

Use local funds

Collaborate with other districts

Partner with non-profits