Bedford Public Schools

The Office of Instruction and Student Services is located in the Administration Offices in Smith Road Elementary School at:
1135 Smith Road
Temperance, MI 48182
Fax: 734-850-6099

DEPARTMENT STAFF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION & STUDENT SERVICES Dr. Mark French 734-850-6025

Suzanne Maniaci, State and Federal Grants, Pupil Accounting and Pre-K Director, 734-850-6027
Student Information System Administrator, Pupil Accounting Coordinator, MSDS Data Collections, MEGS State and Federal programs, Days and Clock Hours, Graduation Dropout Report, Civil Rights Data Collection, UIC resolution

Lindsey Troyer, Secretary, 734-850-6028
Student registration, Schools of Choice application, hardship release, transfer requests, Young Fives (Developmental Kindergarten), Great Start Readiness, Preschool Speech, discipline hearings, assessment materials, elementary record requests, student handbooks, Kindergarten Expo

Ivy Finley, Secretary, 734-850-6029
Receptionist, Staff professional development processing

Shawna Landis, 734-342-8560
Monroe County ISD, Regional Director of Special Education

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PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025

Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program are enrolling for next school year!
Please click on this flyer link to learn about these amazing programs or call 734-342-8780!

Local Enrollment Dates & Locations in Bedford:

April 12
Smith Road Elementary
1135 Smith Rd.
Temperance 48182
11:00 am–2:00 pm

June 18
Smith Road Elementary
1135 Smith Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
1:00–3:00 pm

August 1
Bedford Library
8575 Jackman Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
10:00 am–Noon

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GSRP ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a tuition-FREE Preschool that prepares children for kindergarten. Eligible students are children living in Monroe County who attain age 4 by September 1st of the current school year.*

This high-quality preschool program explores the content areas of literacy, math, science, and social studies through active learning experiences. Children develop language and problem solving skills through peer interactions and play. The curriculum is aligned with the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-kindergarten.

The Great Start Readiness Program is funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Education. The State has identified factors that may affect your child’s education at any time in his/her kindergarten through 12th grade school career.

Bedford Public Schools offers GSRP at Smith Road Elementary school.

Children with any of the following factors will be considered for the program:
• Your child has a developmental delay.
• Your child has challenging behavior.
• Your family’s primary language is not English.
• You do not have a high school diploma or GED.
• Your child has experienced abuse/neglect or there is domestic violence in the home
• Environmental risk factor(s) are present in the home.
• Your family meets the income guidelines, effective July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, as listed below:

GSRP PRESCHOOL INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Household size	Annual Income	Monthly Income	Weekly Income
1	$33,975	$2,832	$654
2	$45,775	$3,815	$881
3	$57,575	$4,798	$1,108
4	$69,375	$5,782	$1,335
5	$81,175	$6,765	$1,562
6	$92,975	$7,748	$1,788
7	$104,775	$8,732	$2,015
8	$116,575	$9,715	$2,424
For each additional  family member add:	$11,800	$984	$227

*SB 133 allows children turning 4 between Sept. 2, 2022 – Dec. 1, 2022 to submit a waiver application. Space is limited based on availability and location. Enrollment may be considered after Sept. 1, 2022.
  

For more details, contact THE MCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD 734-342-8780 or [email protected]

 

OTHER MONROE COUNTY ISD EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS:

Head Start PreSchool (3 years old by Sept. 1st)
Early Head Start Home Visiting (prenatal mothers to 3 years)

For more information on HS/EHS, please contact Kristin Shappee (734-342-8715)

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The Office of Instructional and Student Services deals specifically with the academic needs of our students, as well as the accountability issues associated with the legalities of modern education. For your convenience, you will find the responsibilities of this office divided into two categories, as detailed below.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSESSMENT

• M-STEP - Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress

• MME - Michigan Merit Exam

• Explore/PLAN

• MI Access - Michigan Access Exam

• ELPA - English Language Proficiency Exam

• MLPP - Michigan Literacy Progress Profile

• STAR reading and math

• District Content Area Assessments

CURRICULUM

• District Core Curriculum Committees: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

• Curriculum Adoption Process: Study proposals in core committee; recommendation from study; K-12 Curriculum Committee approval; Board approval/adoption.

• Technology Staff oversight

• Technology Committee: Review proposed curriculum software; BPS Technology Plan; Technology Training.

• Administrative Curriculum Council: To develop and coordinate district initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• County & District PD days

• Coordinate / Facilitate Conference / ISD participation

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT/ACCREDITATION

• Develop District Improvement Plan

• Develop and submit Annual Education Report

• Coordinate accreditation process

SPECIAL EDUCATION (Coordinates with the ISD to:)

• Monitor/comply with Special Education Process for IEP (Individual Education Plan)

• Monitor/comply with 504 Plan Laws

• Monitor speech therapists

• Coordinate RTI (Response to Intervention)

STUDENT DISCIPLINE/PLACEMENTS

• Due Process

• Long term suspensions/expulsions

• Re-admission hearings

STUDENT SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES

GRANTS

• Submit grant applications

• Coordinate program compliance

  - Title 1A Improving Basic Programs
  - Section 31a - At risk
  - Title 2A Professional Development
  - Title IIIA Limited English Acquisition
  - Great Start Readiness Program
  - Title X - McKinney-Vento Homeless Students Assistance

HEALTH SERVICES

• Supervise district nurses / health aides

• Immunizations

• Homebound Education
  - Hearing & Vision screening

PUPIL & PROGRAM ACCOUNTING

• Michigan Student Data Systems reporting

  - Fall, Spring, and Year-end counts
  - 10 supplemental program counts
  - Clock hours/day of instruction compliance
  - Graduation drop out report
  - Office of Civil Rights/Title IX

REGISTRATION PROCESS

• Compliance with pupil accounting requirements

• Residency documentation

• Annual affidavit update

• Building transfers (Application for Transfer Form)

  - Requests must be submitted no later than June 1 to your neighborhood school.
  - Transfers will remain in effect for the remainder of the child's elementary career subject to population growth.
  - Application to return to your neighborhood school may be submitted after one year.

• Records requests

• Schools of Choice applications

• Hardship release

• Michigan Virtual

• UIC Resolution

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• TAC (Teacher Access Center) grading/attendance

• HAC (Home Access Center) grade access

• E-School - Electronic file of students' permanent records.

STUDENT HANDBOOKS

• School Code Compliance

• Board Policy Compliance

• Due Process Notifications

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SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES DETERMINATION

THE DISTRICT USES A PATTERN OF STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES PROCESS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY FOR ALL BUILDINGS AND ALL GRADES IN THE DISTRICT AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

1. The student does not achieve adequately for the student's age or to meet State approved grade-level standards in one or more of the areas identified at 34 CFR 300.309 (a) (1) (i) when provided with learning experiences and instruction appropriate for the student's age or State approved grade-level standards; and

2. The student exhibits a pattern of strengths and weaknesses in performance, achievement or both, relative to age, State approved grade-level standards, or intellectual development, that is determined by the Multifactored Evaluation Team to be relevant to the identification of a Specific Learning Disability, using appropriate assessments, consistent with the IDEA Evaluation Procedures and Additional Requirements for Evaluations and Reevaluations.

QUESTIONS ???
The Monroe County Intermediate School District, along with Bedford Public Schools, works collaboratively to identify and develop appropriate supports for students suspected of a disability.

For additional information please contact Shawna Landis, Regional Director of Special Education. Phone: 734-242-5799 ext 1700.

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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT BEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL DATA

MI SCHOOL DATA: Access to a wealth of data on Michigan's public school education system.

ANNUAL EDUCATION REPORTS (AER)

District
Douglas Road Elementary School
Jackman Road Elementary School
Monroe Road Elementary School
Bedford Junior High School
Bedford High School

AER LETTERS

District
Douglas Road Elementary School
Jackman Road Elementary School
Monroe Road Elementary School
Bedford Junior High School
Bedford High School

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STATE ASSESSMENTS

Michigan summative assessments are required under the Michigan State School Aid Act and/or the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, is a computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards in order to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college. Eighth grade students took the PSAT in ELA and Math and juniors also take the SAT.

When combined with classroom work, report cards, local district assessments and other tools, M-STEP results offer a comprehensive view of student progress and achievement. 

For more information on the state assessments required, please refer to the Michigan Department of Education's webpage on Student Assessment. 

How Bedford Compares With State Averages in 2022 Assessment Testing

As a district, Bedford Public Schools exceeded the state average in 18 of the 20 tests that the students took.

As with any summative standardized test, this is one snapshot of how our students perform. We use data generated by this test, in conjunction with other student assessment data gathered throughout the year, to look for ways to improve. Bedford’s Balanced Assessment Team and school improvement efforts continuously focus on ways to improve education for each of our students.

View Data in a page sized chart with this comparison M-STEP graphic

3rd Grade

English/Language Arts Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 59.4%
     State of Michigan Average: 41.6%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by 17.8 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 59.7%
     State of Michigan Average: 41.5%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by 18.2 Percentage Points

4th Grade

English/Language Arts Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 46.1%
     State of Michigan Average: 43.4%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by 2.7 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 37.9%
     State of Michigan Average: 36.7%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by 1.2 Percentage Points

5th Grade

English/Language Arts Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 57.1%
     State of Michigan Average: 43.1%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  14 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 31.4%
     State of Michigan Average: 30%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  1.4 Percentage Points

Science Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 51.7%
     State of Michigan Average: 38.2%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  13.5 Percentage Points

Social Studies Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 27%
     State of Michigan Average: 15.5%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  11.5 Percentage Points

6th Grade

English/Language Arts Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 47.1%
     State of Michigan Average: 37.6%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  9.5 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 28.7%
     State of Michigan Average: 28.4%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  0.3 Percentage Points

7th Grade

English/Language Arts Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 44.6%
     State of Michigan Average: 37.7%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  6.9 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 36.5%
     State of Michigan Average: 30.2%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  6.3 Percentage Points

8th Grade

PSAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 75.4%
     State of Michigan Average: 59.7%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  15.7 Percentage Points

PSAT Math Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 46.4%
     State of Michigan Average: 36.2%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  10.2 Percentage Points

Science Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 38.4%
     State of Michigan Average: 36.3%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  2.1 Percentage Points

Social Studies Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 34%
     State of Michigan Average: 26.3%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  7.7 Percentage Points

11th Grade

Evidence Based Reading and Writing Proficiency Percentage*
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 56.3%
     State of Michigan Average: 51.6%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by  4.7 Percentage Points

Math Proficiency Percentage*
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 29.5%
     State of Michigan Average: 30%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: Below by 0.5 Percentage Points

Science Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 19.9%
     State of Michigan Average: 38%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: Below by 18.1 Percentage Points

Social Studies Proficiency Percentage
     Bedford Public Schools Average: 39.5%
     State of Michigan Average: 35.9%
     Bedford's Results Compared to State Average: EXCEEDS by 3.6 Percentage Points

* Percentage of Students Meeting SAT College Readiness Benchmarks

SAT

The 2022 Juniors took the SAT and scored an average of 969.3. They exceeded the State of Michigan average of 959.9 by 9.4 points.

View Data in a page sized chart with this comparison SAT graphic

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SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

ENROLLMENT PERIOD for the 2024-2025 school year is open until JUNE 28, 2024 only.

Schools of Choice Application

Participating Schools of Choice Districts:
Airport Community Schools
Bedford Public Schools
Dundee Community Schools
IDA Public Schools
Jefferson Schools
Mason Consolidated Schools
Monroe Public Schools
Summerfield Schools
Whiteford Agricultural Schools