Common Core Technology Initiative All Alliance schools are implementing new Common Core Standards and preparing for online state assessments Contacts: Vireak Chheng – Dir. of Information Technology Toria Williams – Dir. of Instructional Technology Anita Ravi – Chief Academic Officer 1

Goal:  Support our transition to Common Core State Standards for College- Readiness Common Core iPad Rollout 2

 Alliance schools have always been on the cutting edge of instruction and schooling for students in Los Angeles.  Our transition to Common Core State Standards, supported by the implementation of Pearson Common Core content that is loaded on student iPads, will continue to support innovative teaching to prepare our students for college success and beyond. Purpose 3

 Common Core State Standards – A New Foundation for Students (English) Click Here  Common Core State Standards – A New Foundation for Students (Spanish) Click Here What are the Common Core State Standards? 4

 New exams will replace current California Standardized Tests that students take at the end of each school year.  The new exams will assess the student level of understanding in each subject and each grade level with questions that are aligned to the new Common Core State Standards.  IMPORTANT - the adaptive exam will increase in difficulty as students answer more questions correctly. This will provide a more accurate assessment of our student proficiency.  Click on the link below to experience the difference between traditional paper exams and the adaptive assessments. How will your child be tested? 5

Click here: Smarter Balanced Practice Test Sample Math Question 6

How will we prepare your child for the exam with an iPad? Pearson English and Math Courses has been loaded on student iPads to support child’s learning and use of technology. 7

 Middle School - All students will be assigned an iPad to prepare for this transition.  High School - Students in grades 9-11 will be assigned an iPad to prepare for this transition. What does this mean? 8

1.Care and protection of the device 2.How to manage photographs, passcode, screen savers, etc. 3.How to manage files and applications 4.Review the Student Pledge 5.Student Discipline 6.Acceptable Usage 7.Willful Damage or Negligence We will discuss a few items before iPads can be distributed. 9

1.Review the Acceptable use policy with your child. 2.You will be responsible for any willful damage done to an iPad (school property) by your child. 3.Guide your child on internet safety. Parent Responsibilities 10

 Keep iPad in backpack during passing periods, nutrition, and lunch  Treat it as if it were your own  Follow you schools check-in and check-out policy  Keep case on iPads at all times.  Never leave the iPad unattended! Your child’s responsibility 11

 Do not remove profiles from your iPad  Profiles are used to enhance the learning experience  Profiles allow IT staff to manage iPads remotely (Ex. Pushing out district approved Apps) iPad Policies: Profiles & Controls 12

Student Pledge applies in the digital world  Do not deface the iPad, charging equipment or the case  iPad is subject to inspection at any time  Students will adhere to Cyber-bullying, Internet Safety, and appropriate online behavior policies as outlined in Common Sense Media digital citizenship curriculum iPad Policies: Student Pledge 13

 Pre-loaded apps and content are owned by the school district  Students are NOT permitted to load their own apps  See Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for explicit policies regarding downloading applications (i.e. non-educational Apps not allowed) iPad Policies: Apps 14

 Students are not allowed to take iPads home. iPad Take Home Policies (Parents) 15

 Keep your iPad under your control at all times  Don’t leave iPad unattended or in the care of a friend.  You will be liable for negligence that results in the loss of the device. iPad: Theft Protection 16

The school will be responsible for loss and theft because the devices will not be going home. The school is responsible for enforcing the check-in/out procedures and the storage of the devices on campus. Loss & Theft 17

 In event of an incident involving non- warranty repairs, the district has purchased AppleCare Plus iPad Policy: AppleCare Plus 18

Thank You! 19