Instruction & Student Services

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

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

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.

SCHOOL DATA

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

ANNUAL EDUCATION REPORTS (AER)
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

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.

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The enrollment period for the 2026-2027 school year is open only until May 29, 2026.
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