Lincoln Park Public Schools

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1 Lincoln Park Public Schools Preparing Students for Success Jim Grube-Superintendent Michael Meyer-LPMS Principal Melissa Bammer-LPES Principal Wendy Billig-Director of Special Education David Winston-Director of Curriculum and Instruction

2 What is PARCC

3 What is PARCC? The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers Computer Based Assessment Mathematics & Language Arts Literacy Based on Common Core Standards LPSD Grades 3-8 Replaces NJASK (Except grades 4 & 8 Science)

4 Overview PARCC is an assessment system, common across multiple states, that is designed to: Track college and career readiness Provide feedback to improve instruction

5 Five Things You Need to Know About Year Two One Testing Window: Two testing windows last year have been reduced to just one testing window this year. Less Testing Time: Overall, the tests are minutes shorter. Fewer Test Questions: There are fewer testing sessions than last year six or seven sessions this year versus eight or nine. Flexible Scheduling: Under the new condensed schedule, most districts are expected to complete testing in two weeks or less. Data Back Faster: Results will begin returning to districts around the end of current school year, and parent reports are expected to be released over the summer. This is several months sooner than last year.

6 Test Components & Units

7 English Language Arts/Literacy - Unit Times Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Total Time Grade Hr. 15 Min Grade Hr. 30 Min Grade HR. 10 Min Mathematics Unit Times Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Total Time Grade Hr. Grades NA Algebra I NA 4 Hr. 4 Hr. 30 Min.

8 Accessibility Features Accessibility features are tools or preferences that are either built into the assessment or provided externally by Test Administrators. Accessibility features can be used by any students taking the PARCC assessment. The features can be accessed by the student when s/he needs or wants to use them through a toolbar or a menu. PARCC provides accommodations for students with disabilities and English Language Learners. These accommodations must be stated in the student s IEP or 504 Plan or outlined as their English learning strategies.

9 Accessibility Features for ALL Students Audio Amplification Blank Paper (provided by TA) Eliminate Answer Choices Bookmark/Flag Items for Review General Administration Directions Clarified (provided by TA) General Administration Directions Read Aloud & Repeated as Needed (provided by TA) Highlight Tool Headphones or Noise Buffers (not plugged in)

10 Accessibility Features for ALL Students (cont.) Line Reader Magnification/Enlargement Device NotePad Pop-up Glossary Redirect Student to the Test (provided by TA) Spell Check or External Spell Check Device Human Reader or Human Signer for the Mathematics Assessment (SR/PNP) Writing Tools

11 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

12 Lincoln Park Testing Schedule ELA 3rd Grade April 11, 12, & 13 (AM) 4th Grade April 20, 21, & 22 (AM) 5th & 6th Grade April 14, 15, & 18 (AM) 7th & 8th Grade April 6, 7, & 8 (AM) Math 3rd Grade April 14, 15, 18, & 19 (AM) 4th Grade April 25, 26, 27, & 29 (AM) 5th Grade - April 19, 20, 21, & 22 (AM) 6th Grade - April 19, 20, & 21 (AM) 7th & 8th Grade April 11, 12, & 13 (AM)

13 Lincoln Park Testing Procedures The LP administration will assign students to a classroom and to a teacher for administration of the test. All students will be tested in the morning. Students who are afforded extra time may extend into the afternoon. Students will test on ipads, laptops, and desktops. All devices are ones that are familiar to the students.

14 PARCC Questions Is passing the PARCC a requirement for promotion to the next grade level and graduation? No - The PARCC will have no bearing on whether a student is promoted to the next grade. No Passing the PARCC is one of several measures that can be used in determining graduation from high school. Proficiency in the SAT or ACT, in addition to the portfolio appeal process, are also used. A student does not have to pass PARCC to graduate from high school.

15 PARCC Questions Does the State provide an opt-out option? No - The State does not provide an opt-out option. The district is obligated by State regulations to administer the PARCC exam to all eligible students. The state requires districts to maintain a 95% participation rate on state required assessments.

16 Additional Questions?

17 Additional Information Thank You for Coming