Lessons Learned from the PARCC Field Test Paramus Public Schools Ken Rota, Superintendent Kathleen McCann, Director of Technology Kate McCabe, Principal of Cranford High School

Introduction District Demographics Field Test Schedule NJDOE Training Forums Conducted PARCC PARCC September’s Invite: School NameGrade/CourseSubject AreaNumber of ClassesMode of Admin.Component Number of Sessions 1 PARAMUS HIGH9ELA2OnlinePBA & EOY5 WEST BROOK MIDDLE 7ELA2OnlinePBA & EOY5 EAST BROOK MIDDLE 5Mathematics2OnlinePBA2 EAST BROOK MIDDLE 6ELA2OnlinePBA & EOY5 MEMORIAL3Mathematics2OnlinePBA2 November’s Additional Invite: PARKWAY3ELA2OnlineEOY2 STONY LANE3Mathematics2OnlineEOY2

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

Top 10 Things You Need To Know

I. One Voice  District Team (members)  District Leader a.Provide consistency b.Ensure accuracy c.Increase confidence/lessen anxiety Top 10…

II. Determining Capacity Scheduling Training for staff Organizing Students Conflicts (school events/field trips/etc.) Make-ups Top 10…

III. Technology Infrastructure Caching Server Core Configuration Access / Switch Access File locations (2)

Top 10 … IV. Technology - Technicians Machines PARCC Ready Manpower – 3 in district Stipend positions created PARCC Approved Machines Run PARCC SystemCheck on TestNav site: └ If SystemCheck fails, STOP and CHECK WITH COMPUTER TECHNICIAN └ If SystemCheck passes, continue with the checklist. Proceed to TestNav and enter the username and password provided. Username: username Password: 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”

Top 10 … V. Technology – in Testing Room Staff Tech Training - teachers Physical Setup – Room for Students Spare computer

Top 10… VI. Technology – NJ Trax Tech Readiness Tool NJ Trax Reports

Top 10… a. Technology b. Trouble shooting (error messages) c. Expectations for Staff d. Expectations for Students VII. Test Administration

Top 10… PBA/EOY Evidence Tables ◦ test-specs test-specs District Committee - sequencing (3 rd grade math) Rubrics for placement/remediation Graduation Requirement VIII. Curriculum Impact

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

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)

Top 10… Parent Education Nights Website Links Newsletters Rankings Absences (testing dates) Opt out X. Community Outreach

More to Come User Role Matrix District PARCC team meetings “Early 2015” : Speaking and listening assessments.