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Lessons Learned from the
PARCC Field Test
Paramus Public SchoolsKen Rota, SuperintendentKathleen McCann, Director of TechnologyKate McCabe, Principal of Cranford High School
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Introduction
District Demographics
Field Test Schedule
NJDOE Training Forums
Conducted http://tinyurl.c
om/PARCC10162014
September’s Invite:
School Name Grade/Course Subject AreaNumber of
ClassesMode of Admin.
ComponentNumber of Sessions1
PARAMUS HIGH
9 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
WEST BROOK MIDDLE
7 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
EAST BROOK MIDDLE
5 Mathematics 2 Online PBA 2
EAST BROOK MIDDLE
6 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
MEMORIAL 3 Mathematics 2 Online PBA 2
November’s Additional Invite:
PARKWAY 3 ELA 2 Online EOY 2
STONY LANE 3 Mathematics 2 Online EOY 2
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Guiding Principles
Educational philosophy for students • Best experience possible• Computers hard-wired
Ethernet and electric
Proctor caching and files shares
Like Devices• 19” monitor• keyboard• mouse
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Top 10 Things You
Need To Know
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I. One Voice
District Team (members) District Leader
a. Provide consistencyb. Ensure accuracyc. Increase
confidence/lessen anxiety
Top 10…
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II. Determining CapacitySchedulingTraining for staff Organizing
StudentsConflicts (school
events/field trips/etc.)
Make-ups
Top 10…
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Top 10…III. Technology Infrastructure
Caching ServerCore Configuration
Access / Switch AccessFile locations (2)
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Top 10 …IV. Technology - Technicians
Machines PARCC Ready Manpower – 3 in district Stipend positions
createdPARCC Approved Machines
Run PARCC SystemCheck on TestNav site: http://systemcheck.parcc.testnav.com/
└If SystemCheck fails, STOP and CHECK WITH COMPUTER TECHNICIAN └If SystemCheck passes, continue with the checklist.
Proceed to TestNav http://parcc.testnav.com and enter the username and password provided. Username: usernamePassword: password
Permanently disable any pop-ups by checking the box next to “Always Allow” or “Do Not Show This Again…” for Java. Disable any Internet Explorer Notification Bar pop-ups by selecting “Allow for all webites” in the drop down menu.
Proceed through the test and click “Submit Final Answers” when you are done.You will receive a note: “Congratulations ! You have successfully launched Testnav”
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Top 10 …
V. Technology – in Testing Room
Staff Tech Training - teachers
Physical Setup – Room for Students
Spare computer
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Top 10…
VI. Technology – NJ Trax
Tech Readiness ToolNJ Trax Reports
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Top 10…
a. Technologyb. Trouble shooting (error
messages)c. Expectations for Staffd. Expectations for Students
VII. Test Administration
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Top 10…
PBA/EOY Evidence Tables◦ http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-bl
ueprints-test-specsDistrict Committee - sequencing (3rd grade math)Rubrics for placement/remediationGraduation Requirement
VIII. Curriculum Impact
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Top 10…
Gather School Comments & Questions Read Script Prior to Testing Day Do Testing Tutorials Test if possible Absences (testing dates) Budgets and Barriers
IX. Lessons Learned
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Top 10…IX Lessons Learned Technology- Bandwidth connection (split) need hardware ($)- District capacity (testing devices)($)- Staffing (tech support)($)- Connections (internet & power) ($)
Instructional Time Impact- Staff training (time/pullout vs. after school)- Room usage (who gets bumped) - Adjustments to teaching schedule (prep periods)- Team schedule vs. split schedule- Multi-grade sections (HS)
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Top 10…
Parent Education Nights Website Links Newsletters Rankings Absences (testing dates) Opt
out
X. Community Outreach
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More to Come
http://nj.pearsonaccessnext.com
User Role MatrixDistrict PARCC team meetings“Early 2015” : Speaking and listening assessments.http://tinyurl.com/PARCC1016
2014