1. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF TRAINING SPRING 2016

2. What’s new for PARCC 2016 1 Testing Window Fewer But Longer Unit Times More Uniform Unit Times Upgrades to the PEARSON Testing Site No more seal codes Each unit is a separate test

3.  April 18 th – April 26 th TESTING DATES FHS Day 1 - 3 Day 4-6 English 10 English 11 9 th Grade Math: ( ALG 1, GEO, ALG2) English 9 10 th & 11 Grade Math: (ALG 1, GEO, ALG 2)

4. UNIT TIMING * Does not include 25-30 minutes needed for logging on students, 15 reading directions, and closing-out students. Mathematics – Unit Timing * English Language Arts/Literacy – Unit Timing *

5.  HIGH SCHOOL Students enrolled in English 9,10,11 Students enrolled in Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2  GENERAL EDUCATION  SPECIAL EDUCATION / 504 except students who will take the APA or DLM as indicated in their IEP  Exempt from passing as per IEP must still take the test  ESL *students enrolled in multiple courses will only take 1 test per content *students not enrolled in a requisite Math course, do not take a PARCC Math assessment Who must take the PARCC

7. ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES (ALL STUDENTS) Answer Masking*Audio Amplifications Color Contrast (Background/font)*Blank Paper Eliminate Answer ChoicesFlag Items for Review General Administration Clarified by test Administrators General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated as needed (by Administrator Highlight ToolHeadphones or Noise Buffers Text To Speech for Mathematics *Line Reader Tool Magnification/EnlargementNotepad Pop-up GlossaryAssessment Writing Tools Redirect Student to the Test*LOCALLY CONTROLLED

8. ACCOMMODATIONS (Special Education, 504 or ELL) Assistive TechnologyASL Video for the Mathematics Assessments Screen Reader Version for MathematicsHuman Signer for Test Directions Refreshable Braille Display with Screen Reader Version for ELA/Literacy Student Reads Assessment Aloud to Themselves Hard Copy Braille Edition Tactile Graphics Large Print Edition Paper-based Edition Closed-Captioning of Multimedia for ELA/Literacy Assessments Human Signer for Test Directions Text-to-Speech for the ELA/Literacy Assessments, including items, response options, and passages* Screen Reader Version for ELA/Literacy, including items, response options, and passages ASL Video for the ELA/Literacy Assessments, including items, response options, and Passages*

9. Extended timeWord-to-Word Dictionary (English/ Native Language) Mathematics Response Speech-to-TextMathematics Response Human Scribe General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated in Student’s Native Language (by test administrator) Online Translation of the Mathematics Assessment in Spanish Paper-Based Edition of the Mathematics Assessment in Spanish Large Print Edition of the Mathematics Assessments in Spanish Text-to-Speech for the Mathematics Assessments in Spanish Human Reader ACCOMMODATIONS ESL Students

10.  Assistive Technology  Braille Note-taker  Braille Writer  Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools  (on Calculator Sections of Mathematics Assessments)  Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools  (on Non-calculator Sections of Mathematics Assessments)  ELA/L and/or Math Selected Response Speech-to-Text/Human Scribe/Human Signer/External Assistive Technology Device  ELA/Literacy Constructed Response Speech-to-Text*  ELA/Literacy Constructed Response Human Scribe/Human Signer/Assistive Technology Device**  Word Prediction External Device RESPONSE ACCOMMODATIONS

11.  Extended Time  Screen Reader Version  ASL Video Version  Refreshable Braille Display w/ Screen Reader Version  Text-to-Speech ELA/L  Hard Copy Braille Version  Large Print Paper Version  Regular Print Paper Version  Tactile Graphics  Human Signer for Test Directions  Student Reads Assessment Aloud to Him/Herself OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

12.  Students receiving homebound or bedside instruction MUST be tested unless they are too ill to participate.  Students will use Paper & Pencil test forms.  Students attending an Out-of-District Placement that is NOT an approved test site MUST:  Return to home district or  Home district will sent a test administrator HOMEBOUND, BEDSIDE & Non-Testing ODP Placements

13.  Sprained or broken arm (etc.) prior to test: prepare a temporary / emergency Section 504 Plan.  Complete Emergency Accommodation Request Form (Appendix H).  Student is allowed to receive modifications & accommodations described in PARCC Accessibility Features & Accommodations Manual TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATIONS (504)  Accessibilit y features & accommodati ons (extended time, scribe,  special form, etc.) must be included in PNP  PNP must be created/upd ated & loaded/reloa ded

14.  Paper-Based Test Materials Test Booklets Answer Documents Mathematics Reference Sheets - as specified by grade level policy Rulers and Protractors ( if applicable )  Computer-Based Test Materials Student Testing Tickets TEST MATERIALS

15. Student Testing Tickets Blank Scratch Paper (graph, lined or unlined) Headphones Required for ALL students Word-to-word dictionaries for ESL students Pencils Door sign Leisure Reading Materials Timing Device/ Timing Display Computers do not time the units TEST ADMINISTRATORS DO School Supplied Test Materials

16. Mathematics Reference Sheets - based on Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Required for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II  http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/ files HighSchoolMathematicsReference http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/ files HighSchoolMathematicsReference Mathematics

17. Geometry tools such as tracing paper, reflection tools, straight edge and compass are optional and allowable materials for Grade 8 Mathematics & Geometry For computer-based assessments, required tools will be platform. Mathematic Tools Grade(s)/Course(s)PARCC – ProvidedAllowable (Not Provided) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,-- Ruler Protractor

18.  Permitted on “Calculator Section” of Math assessments ONLY  NOT Permitted on “Non-Calculator” sections  Computer Based Testing – platform based calculator OR hand-held calculator if requested by student.  All hand-held calculators must meet PARCC Calculator Policy  Calculators must be distributed & collected as specified in TAM Calculator Policy

19. GRADECALCULATOR ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 2 Graphing Calculator Calculator Policy

20.  Security is a district wide responsibility. Absolutely NO reproduction or transmittal by any means of test  items, passages, prompts, or other secure items or materials. Security breaches may have: Financial consequences for the district Professional consequences for staff Disciplinary consequences for students Inform ALL district & school personnel of security procedures prior  to test administration See Section 2.0 of the Test Coordinator Manual for details TEST SECURITY

21. Mandatory Turnkey Training Locked Storage of Secure Materials Delivery Problems Technology Problems Missing Secure Materials Reporting Breaches & Irregularities Damaged/Contaminated Materials Chain of Command Disruptive or Sick Student Fire / Emergency Procedures Inclement Weather SECURITY PLAN

22. All Computer Carts will be at the test site locations prior to testing. A.Test Administrators are to collect all testing materials each morning of testing from STC between 7:00am to 7:25am in the LIBRARY. B.Count materials (student roster, admission tickets) and sign the Chain of Custody Form. C.Prepare testing room: 1.Ensure all computers are powered on and full battery charge 2.Desks are organized refer to page 4.1 & 5.6 in your TAM. 3.All instructional materials are removed or covered in room. 4.Collect all Student Cell phones. 5.All book bags and food must be placed in the front room. 6.Recreational Reading material must be placed underneath the desk. Before the Test

23. 1.Test Administrators are to take attendance 2.Seat students 3.Distribute Student Testing Ticket 4.Students are to write the computer Asset Tag Number on their Student Testing Ticket located on the bottom of the computer each day. 5.Post “Testing –Do Not Disturb” sign on door 6.Display Timing Box on board (refer to page 19 in Teacher Administrator Manual) 7.Follow Manual Directions on page 20 – 25 and commence test. 8.UNLOCK THE TEST FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESENT 9.Monitor student progress on the PEARSON site. 10.If any technical issues arrive during testing, please refer to 6.8.1 IN TAM or contact the STC immediately During the Test

24.  Redirect students (refer to 6.8.3)  Test Administrators and Proctors may not individually remind or encourage a student to answer all questions.  Test Administrators may not point or gesture to the student to complete a specific test item or encourage a student to select an answer choice.  You may provide a visual cue to the students to stay on TASK. Monitoring Students

25.  Col lect all test materials from students and track their return.  LOCK THE TEST AT THE CONCLUSION OF TESTING FOR ALL STUDENTS  Return matreials to the library and the STC will verify all the test materials are returned and are accounted for.  All laptops are to be locked up by the examiner in the room in the laptop cart. If the examiner only has a few laptops then he or she should ensure laptops are properly secured to charge overnight.  ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING OF THAT DAY TO STC After the Test

26. NO Coats, Backpacks, or Purses NO Instructional Displays NO Buzzers, Bells or Non-Emergency Announcements or Interruptions NO Cell Phones, MP3 Players or Any Unauthorized Electronics NO Food or Beverages (except if by IEP or 504) NO Unauthorized Recreational Reading materials TESTING SITES

27. Well Spaced With Ample Surface Area Assigned Seating Good Lighting & Ventilation Clock & Chart to Display Time Remaining NEVER leave students unattended Supervise students at ALL times including Restroom Breaks Monitors to Keep Hallways Quiet & Testing Rooms Undisturbed Post “Testing - Do Not Disturb” signs on Doors of Testing Rooms (see Appendix H of TCM) TESTING SITES

28. TESTING SITE NO NO’S 80

29. 22 Pages – Sections 1-5: General Overview 32 Pages – Section 6: Scripts for EVERY Math PBA, ELA PBA, Math EOY, ELA EOY Unit  Use ONLY SELECT pages for unit tested - approximately FOUR pages per unit. 6 Pages - Section 7: Accessibility Features and Accommodations Appendices  Appendix B: Security Agreement  Appendix C: State Policy Addendum ONLY THREE pages are New Jersey’s  Appendix D: Signs (Testing Do Not Disturb)  Appendix E: Accommodations Forms - Appendix F: Estimated Time on Task Navigating the TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (TAM)

30.  Security Agreement – Appendix B  Chain of Custody Form  Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach – Appendix D  Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged or Missing Materials – Appendix E  Post Certification Form – Appendix F PARCC Security Forms

31.  ALL staff involved in PARCC testing MUST sign the Security Agreement BEFORE testing documenting that all staff involved in testing have been sufficiently trained.  Includes Paras and technology support PARCC SECURITY AGREEMENT

33. Sample Computer-Based Chain-of-Custody Form Recommended: template available at http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parcc/forms/ http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parcc/forms/

34.  Test Administrator must report incident to STC immediately  STC must report incident to the DTC immediately.  DTC must then contact the Office of Assessments ASAP after receiving call from STC.  TA and STC must complete appropriate form documenting the incident & provide completed form to DTC.  Appendix E - Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach (including testing disruptions due to severe weather or safety threats)  Appendix F - Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged, or Missing Materials.  DTC must upload form to PearsonAccess Next within five school days. Reporting Testing Disruptions Security Breaches & Irregularities Contaminated, Missing, & Damaged Materials

35. Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach Download from http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parcc/forms/http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parcc/forms/

36. 89 Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged, or Missing Materials - Appendix E

37. 90 Post-Test Certification Form - Appendix F

38. New Jersey Not-Tested Codes & Void Codes Not-Tested Codes Student has never logged onto TestNav 1 - Absent 2 - Medical Emergency 3 - Other (refusal) Void Codes Students logged on to TestNav 1 - Student Cheating 2 - Security Breach 3 - Other (refusal, wrong form, off-grade, off-course, accommodation not provided or accommodation provided in error)

39.  https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/Mod ules/Launch?moduleId=47 https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/Mod ules/Launch?moduleId=47 PARCC TRAINING VIDEO