MEAP  (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) assesses students in grades 3-9 based on Michigan Curriculum Framework

MEAP-Access  - is Michigan's alternate assessment based on modified academic achievement standards in grades 3-8 for students receiving grade-level instruction who have a current IEP.

MI-Access  is Michigan's alternate assessment program for students with significant disabilities and when IEP teams determine that MEAP or MEAP-Access, even with accommodations, is not appropriate.

MME  (Michigan Merit Exam) assesses students in grade 11 (and eligible students in grade 12) based on Michigan high school core content expectations

NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) is a representative sample of Michigan schools selected for federally-sponsored and reported national assessment results.

Secondary Credit Assessments are end-of-course assessments, or for students not attending classes

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) measures student achievement on statewide assessments as required by federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

EducationYes! measures school accreditation system based on student achievement and schools' self-assessment

Michigan School Report Card helps you compare your school academically with other schools

Shared Educational Entities (SEEs) A SEE is defined as a program to deliver a particular educational service to students coming from a group of two or more LEAs that have a business relationship for that purpose.

Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools (PLAs) The list of Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools is developed following federal guidelines approved by the United States Department of Education. These rules require the Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction to publish a list by September 1st of each year identifying the persistently lowest achieving public schools in the state.

BAA Professional Learning is the home to the BAA Web Conference Series with web cast regarding Accountability, ELPA, MEAP, MEAP-Access, MI-Access, MME and much more.

• Accountability Focus Newsletter 
• Assessment Focus Newsletter (previously OEAA Updates) - Our periodic newsletters for anyone involved in testing.
• Assessment Integrity Guide - Approved by the State Board of Education on Sept. 9, 2009. This replaces the Professional & Accountability Practices for Educators Guide.  This document covers proper test administration procedures and how MDE will handle improper assessment administration on BAA assessments.
• BAA Technical Reports:addressing the design and validity of our assessments.
• Complaint or Allegation of Misadministration Please click this link and use this form to report any suspected violation of assessment integrity or ethical conduct.
• GLCEs/EGLCEs (Grade Level Content Expectations and Extended Grade Level Content Expectations) are learning outcomes expected of all students.
• Michigan Education Performance Report provides accurate, up-to-date info on public ISDs, districts and schools.
• MI-SAAS: Summary of and Response to Public Comment (5/11)
• NCA-CASI (North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement)
• Revised Assessment Accommodations Summary Table
• Statewide Assessment Selection Guidance (updated 8/11)