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Established in 2008
4,500+ Coaches
35,000+ Teachers Engaged

What is FAME?

Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME)

FAME is an exciting professional learning initiative sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) that promotes teacher collaboration and planning for effective use of the formative assessment process. A cadre of Michigan educators serves as coaches for leading site-based FAME learning teams of teachers and administrators across Michigan schools.

Benefits of Formative Assessment
Benefits of the Formative Assessment Process
Increases achievement and promotes lifelong learning skills for students
Enhances professional satisfaction and clarity for teachers
Supports cost-effectiveness for schools aiming to improve student engagement and achievement

What is the Formative Assessment Process?

Formative assessment is a planned, ongoing process used by all students and teachers during learning and teaching to elicit and use evidence of student learning to improve student understanding of intended disciplinary learning outcomes and support students to become more self-directed learners.

(CCSSO FAST SCASS Austin, Texas June 2017)

Our Research, Evaluation & Development

FAME continually studies the program’s impact on teachers and students within the evolving educational landscape to develop, evaluate, and refine researched-based resources for best practices.

Testimonials

“I think that the formative assessment process is one of the most powerful things I have witnessed as an educator! I wanted to help others with understanding FAME, while learning more myself. I wanted to build capacity and connections. Also, the fact that the professional learning and materials are free is amazing.”

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