Michael Letts: Art as Energy!
One integral aspect of many MAEIA assessment items is time limits. Sometimes this may seem unnatural, high pressure, or “test-oriented.” But in the arts, limiting time can often...
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Cheryl L. Poole: A Value of a Rubric to the Teaching Artist……and Where to Find One
If someone wants something from me—a product or a performance—I’ve always been someone to do my best to deliver whatever is expected. The one caveat is that I need to be clear...
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National Dance Education Organization Conference
This year's NDEO conference was held in Washington, D.C. with the theme of advocacy through dance. Presenting on the MAEIA resources and model assessments were Nicki Flinn and Heather Vaughan-Southard. Most participants were curious...
Continue ReadingChunk and Bundle: The Bundled Assessment Approach for Demonstrating Teacher Effectiveness by Carrie Jeruzal
Navigating the world of assessment can be daunting, especially assessment in the arts. Arts assessments come in a variety of forms, all dependent upon a variety of factors: resources available, specific arts discipline, grade level,...
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Margaret Thiele: Go Get Lost!
I recently relocated to a new city. Except for the heat, which made for a very long two days in loading and unloading everything, this move has gone smoothly. Relocating to a new city not...
Continue ReadingMichigan Assessment Consortium and MZ Development launch field test of MI-CSS, powered by OSCAR Classroom
MAEIA Media Release: Michigan Assessment Consortium will work with MZ Development to field test a platform for a collaborative teacher scoring system for MAEIA.
Read ReleaseAugust/September 2019 Issue: MI-CSS Collaborative Scoring Teams; Join a Community of Support; Carrie Jeruzal blog post, and more.
August/September 2019 Issue of MAEIA News and Updates
Read NewsletterWeathering Arts Education Amid the Storm
These are surreal and uncertain times for educators, to say the least. If you are like me, there are thoughts and scenarios running through your head regarding what this future school year will look like (...
Continue ReadingAssessing the Creative Work of People with Disabilities
I am excited to introduce the author of this blog, she is Emily Chase and I am jealous of her job title: Manager of Creative Experiences. With this title she makes strong use of...
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