Unlocking Insights: AI & Data Analytics, Policy in MI Education

Schedule

Tue May 06 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Lansing Community College West Campus | Lansing, MI

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Join us at the MERA Spring Conference for a day of learning and networking with Michigan's top educational researchers!
About this Event

Join us for a dynamic, one-day conference packed with timely insights and hands-on learning opportunities for education professionals. This year’s event will feature:

πŸ”Ή AI in School Data Analysis – Emily McEvoy & John Thero will lead a panel discussion on how AI is transforming data analysis in schools, followed by a hands-on demonstration.
πŸ”Ή Networking Time – Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable professional relationships.
πŸ”Ή Unlocking MI School Data – Cheryl Twitchell & Dean Sensabaugh from CEPI will reveal hidden insights and powerful features in MI School Data that many users overlook.
πŸ”Ή Education Policy Update & Q&A – Jason Mancini from Central Michigan University Charter Schools Office will provide the latest updates on education policy and answer audience questions.
πŸ”Ή MDE Updates – Andy Middlestead from MDE will share important updates from the MDE and answer questions.
πŸ”Ή School Accountability – Chris Janzer from MDE will provide insights on accountability and what schools need to know, as well as answer questions.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Using AI & Power BI to Analyze School Data- Panel & Hands on Experience
πŸ•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Guided Networking Opportunity
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MISchoolData's Most Important Uses
Host: Cheryl Twitchel
πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Education Policy Updates with Time for Q&A
Host: Jason Mancini
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
MDE Assessment Updates
Host: Andy Middlestead
πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Accountability Updates
Host: Chris Janzer
πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Conference Feedback, Prizes & Closing

Info: Conference participants will be asked to respond to an online evaluation of the presentations throughout the day. The data collected will be used by the Board to improve future MERA conferences. All submitted evaluations will automatically trigger entry into an end of-the-conference raffle. MERA appreciates all evaluation related comments.


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Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, United States

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Michigan Educational Research Association (MERA)

Host or Publisher Michigan Educational Research Association (MERA)

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