1. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
STAFF TRAINING
SPRING 2017

2. What’s new for PARCC 2017 Testing Window
Test Dates – Single 30 Day Testing Window
Fewer But Longer Unit Times
More Uniform Unit Times
Upgrades to the PEARSON Testing Site
No more seal codes
Expanded Calculator Accommodation
Spell Check on TestNav
The March testing will involve essay writing in language arts and writing open-ended response in math. Both the March and the April/May combine for one score.

3. TESTING DATES FHS April 18th – April 26th Day 1 - 4 Day 5-7 English 9
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II

4. Mathematics – Unit Timing *
English Language Arts/Literacy – Unit Timing *
ELA/L
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Total Time For
Field Test Schools
Grade 3 90 75
5 Hr. 30 Min. to 5 Hrs. 45 Min.
Grades 4-5
6 Hr.
Grades 6-11
110
7 Hrs.
Mathematics – Unit Timing *
Mathematics
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit Total Time
Grades 3-5 60
4 Hr.
Grades 6-8 80 NA
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 90
4 Hr. 30 Min.
* Does not include minutes needed for logging on students, 15
reading directions, and closing-out students.

5. Who must take the PARCC 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

6. Chain of Command
Ana Washington…………………..………………………….….District Testing Coordinator School Telephone Number…………………………….…… (732) Ext. 406 Cellphone Number……………………..……………………… (908) Dana Karas…………………………..Director of Counseling, School Test Coordinator School Telephone Number……………...………………..…..(732) Ext Cellphone Number……………………… …………………….….. (609) Jessica Bordas ……………………………………...…….….…………School Counselor, STC School Telephone Number………………………………...… (732) Ext. 5211

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

9. ACCOMMODATIONS (Special Education, 504 or ELL)
Assistive Technology
ASL Video for the Mathematics Assessments
Screen Reader Version for Mathematics
Human 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
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*

10. ACCOMMODATIONS ESL Students
Extended time
Word-to-Word Dictionary (English/ Native Language)
Mathematics Response Speech-to-Text
Mathematics 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

11. RESPONSE ACCOMMODATIONS
Assistive Technology
Braille Note-taker
Braille Writer
Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools
(on Calculator Sections of Mathematics Assessments)
(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

12. OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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

13. HOMEBOUND, BEDSIDE & Non-Testing ODP Placements
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

14. TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATIONS (504)
Accessibility features & accommodations (extended time, scribe,
special form, etc.) must be included in PNP
PNP must be created/updated & loaded/reloaded
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATIONS (504)
Sprained or broken arm (etc.) prior to test: prepare a temporary / emergency Section 504 Plan.
Complete Emergency Accommodation Request Form
Student is allowed to receive modifications & accommodations described in PARCC Accessibility Features & Accommodations Manual

15. TEST MATERIALS 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

16. School Supplied Test Materials
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

17. Mathematic Tools
For computer-based assessments, required tools will be on the platform.

18. Calculator Policy
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

19. Calculator Policy GRADE CALCULATOR ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 2 GEOMETRY
Graphing Calculator
Located on the platform

20. TEST SECURITY 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

21. SECURITY PLAN 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

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

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

24. Technology Consequences
Any student with a phone or other personal technology device on their person will…
Dean/VP is to be contacted
The student will be removed from the testing location
The device will be confiscated and will only be returned to the parent/guardian
The student test is voided

25. Monitoring Students Redirect students
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.

26. After the Test
 Collect all test materials from students and track their return.
LOCK THE TEST AT THE CONCLUSION OF TESTING FOR ALL STUDENTS
Return materials 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

27. TESTING SITES 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

28. TESTING SITES 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 C of TCM)

29. TESTING  SITE  NO  NO’S 80

30. Navigating the TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUAL (TAM)
28 Pages – Sections 1-4: General Overview
Section 4: Scripts for EVERY Math PBA, ELA PBA
Use ONLY SELECT pages for unit tested - approximately six pages per unit.
6 Pages - Section 5 & 6 Completion of Each Day of Testing & Accessibility Features and Accommodations
Appendices
Appendix B: Security Agreement
Appendix C: Signs (Testing Do Not Disturb)

31. PARCC Security Forms Security Agreement Chain of Custody Form
Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach
Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged or Missing Materials
Post Certification Form

32. PARCC SECURITY AGREEMENT
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

34. Sample Computer-Based Chain-of-Custody Form
Recommended: template available at

35. Reporting Testing Disruptions Security Breaches & Irregularities Contaminated, Missing, & Damaged Materials
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.
Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach (including testing disruptions due to severe weather or safety threats)
Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged, or Missing Materials.
DTC must upload form to PearsonAccessNext within five school days.

36. Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach
Download from

37. Student has never logged onto TestNav 1 - Absent 2 - Medical Emergency
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)

38. PARCC TRAINING VIDEO
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