Welcome to On-site Training

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Welcome to On-site Training

High Level Agenda Topics

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1. PARCC Computer-based and Paper-based Testing; Administration Training for Test Coordinators

2. Training on Accessibility Features and Accommodations

3. Test Preparation for Student Readiness

4. Resources and Support

Commonly used PARCC Acronyms

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Acronym Name Acronym NameCBT Computer-Based Test PBA Performance-Based Assessment

CCR College and Career Ready PBT Paper-Based Test

CCSS Common Core State Standards PNP Personal Needs Profile

EL English Learners SEA State Education Agency

ELA/L English Language Arts/Literacy SRI Student Registration Import

EOY End of Year Assessment STC School Test Coordinator

LEA Local Education Agency SWD Students with Disabilities

LP Large Print TA Test Administrator

LTC* LEA/District Test Coordinator TAM Test Administrator Manual

PARCC Partnership for Assessments of Readiness for College and Careers TCM Test Coordinator Manual

*Note: District Test Coordinators will be referred to as LEA Test Coordinators throughout this presentation.

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1. PARCC Computer-based and Paper-based Testing;

Administration Training for Test Coordinators


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• Introduction• Test Administrations, Schedule, and Testing Times • PearsonAccessnext, Organization Imports, User Accounts, and Student Registration • Generating an Initial Order of Materials• Management of Materials• Ordering Additional Materials • Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing

Introduction

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The purpose of this training is to guide Test Coordinators through the steps necessary to prepare, implement, and complete the PARCC Assessments for Computer-Based and Paper-based Testing.

By the end of this training module, you will have a better understanding of:

• PARCC’s most common acronyms;• Test schedule and testing times;• Administration tasks to be completed in the PearsonAccessnext system in order to

begin the process for paper-base testing and prepare for computer-based testing; • Procedures to perform and security policies to follow when materials are received; • Security policies and protocols • Tasks to complete before, during, and after testing; and• Available resources and options to receive support.

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• Introduction• Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times • PearsonAccessnext, Organization Imports, User Accounts, and Student Registration • Generating an Initial Order of Materials• Management of Materials• Ordering Additional Materials • Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing


PBA Test Administration Flowchart

8Note: This diagram illustrates grade 6-8.

EOY Test Administration Flowchart

9Note: This diagram illustrates grade 7 and high school.

Test Schedule for Arkansas

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2015 Spring Testing Windows

Component Administration Dates

Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) March 9 to April 10, 2015

End-of-Year (EOY) April 27 to May 22, 2015

Guidelines for Administration Time

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TaskTime to be

Allotted for an Administration

Preparing for testing (includes reading instructions to students and answering questions) 10 minutes

Distributing test material 5 minutes

Unit testing time 60-90 minutes*

Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units and collecting test materials 5–15 minutes

*Depending on unit and subject—refer to Unit Guidelines and Schedule table in the Test Coordinator Manual for each Unit Time.

PBA Testing Times

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PBA

Subject(s) Unit Section

For Informational Purposes Only – Not to be Used for Scheduling Testing

Times

For Scheduling/ Testing Purposes

Estimated Time on Task (Minutes) Unit Testing Time (Minutes)

Mathematics Grade 3 PBA Unit 1 Non-calculator 50 75Unit 2 Non-calculator 50 75

Mathematics Grade 4 PBAMathematics Grade 5 PBA

Unit 1 Non-calculator 55 80Unit 2 Non-calculator 50 70

ELA/Literacy Grade 3 PBALiterary Analysis Unit

50 75

Research Simulation Unit 50 75Narrative Writing Unit 40 60

ELA/Literacy Grade 4 PBAELA/Literacy Grade 5 PBA

Literary Analysis Unit

50 75Research Simulation Unit 60 90

Narrative Writing Unit 40 60

Table 1.1 Unit Guidelines and Schedule for Grades 3-5

PBA

Subject(s) Unit Section

For Informational Purposes Only – Not to be Used for Scheduling Testing Times

For Scheduling/ Testing Purposes

Estimated Time on Task (Minutes) Unit Testing Time (Minutes)

Mathematics Grade 6 PBAUnit 1

Non-calculator55 80

CalculatorUnit 2 Calculator 50 70


Non-calculator55

80 Calculator

Unit 2 Calculator 50 70


Non-calculator55 80


ELA/Literacy Grade 6 PBAELA/Literacy Grade 7 PBAELA/Literacy Grade 8 PBA





PBA Testing Times

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PBA

Subject(s) Unit SectionFor Informational Purposes Only – Not to be Used for

Scheduling Testing TimesFor Scheduling/ Testing

PurposesEstimated Time on Task (Minutes) Unit Testing Time (Minutes)

Algebra I PBAGeometry PBA

Unit 1Non-calculator

60

90Calculator


Algebra II PBA Unit 1 Non-calculator 60 90CalculatorUnit 2 Calculator 50 75

Mathematics I PBAMathematics II PBA


60

90Calculator


Mathematics III PBA Unit 1Non-calculator

60

90Calculator

Unit 2 Calculator 50 75ELA/Literacy Grade 9 PBA

ELA/Literacy Grade 10 PBAELA/Literacy Grade 11 PBA




Table 1.3 Unit Guidelines and Schedule for High School

EOY Testing Times

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EOY

Subject(s) Unit Section Estimated Time on Task (Minutes) Unit Testing Time (Minutes)

Mathematics Grade 3 EOYMathematics Grade 4 EOYMathematics Grade 5 EOY

Unit 1 Non-calculator 50 75

Unit 2 Non-calculator 50 75

ELA/Literacy Grade 3 EOYELA/Literacy Grade 4 EOYELA/Literacy Grade 5 EOY

Unit 1 50 75


EOY

Subject(s) Unit Section Estimated Time on Task (Minutes)Unit Testing Time

(Minutes)

Mathematics Grade 6 EOYUnit 1 Non-calculator 60 80Unit 2 Calculator 50 75

Mathematics Grade 7 EOYUnit 1

Non-calculator 6080


Mathematics Grade 8 EOYUnit 1 Non-calculator 60 80Unit 2 Calculator 50 75


Unit 1

40 60

Unit 2 40 60


EOYSubject(s) Unit Section Estimated Time on Task (Minutes) Unit Testing Time (Minutes)

Algebra I EOYGeometry EOY


60 80Calculator


Algebra II EOYUnit 1

Non-calculator60 90


Mathematics I EOYMathematics II EOY


60 80Calculator


Mathematics III EOYUnit 1

Non-calculator60 90



Unit 1

40 60

Unit 2 40 60

Table 1.3 Unit Guidelines and Schedule for High School


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Guidelines for Administration Time (continued)

• Provide all students with the entire amount of Unit Time• Once the Unit Testing Time has elapsed, the unit must end.• A student may be allowed an extended time

accommodation only if listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan, or EL Plan.

• Refer to the TCM for state-specific procedures for students to follow after a student’s test has been submitted.

Make-Up Testing

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Make-Up Testing

• Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during original units, may utilize make-up testing.

• Make-up testing must be completed within the established testing window.

• Test security and administration protocols apply.• School Test Coordinators will establish the make-up testing

schedules for their schools.• Units may be taken out of order.

Guidelines for Breaks

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Breaks

• Between units, scheduled breaks should occur.

• During a unit, short “stand-and-stretch” breaks may be permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator.

Example EOY (ELA/L Administration):8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Unit 1

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Scheduled Break

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Unit 2


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• Introduction• Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times • PearsonAccessnext, Organization Imports, User Accounts, and Student Registration • Generating an Initial Order of Materials• Management of Materials• Ordering Additional Materials• Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing

Steps Your State Will Perform to Prepare for PARCC Tests:1. Import Organization Files – Complete2. Initial User Files for District/School User Accounts – Complete3. Import Organization Participation Files: PBA and EOY is complete4. Student Registration Import - Complete

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PearsonAccessnext: State Responsibilities

Organization Participation File

Student Registration File

Organization File

Initial User Account File

PNP Import FileImport prior to caching

test content

Steps Your State, District, and School Test Coordinators Will Do to Prepare for PARCC Paper-based and Computer-based Tests*:1. Verify and maintain Student Registration data. 2. Confirm paper-pencil and accommodated testing is set in

Student Registration.3. Import student’s Personal Needs Profile (PNP) information.4. Create additional users accounts for district/school staff.

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PearsonAccessnext: District and School Responsibilities

* Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual or Test Administrator Manual for the person responsible for completing the importing processes, including the Student Registration Import process.

Organization Participation File

Organization File

Import 9/1-10/17

Student Registration File Import:

PBA now until 11/21; EYO now

until 1/23

PNP FileImport Prior to

Proctor Caching

Steps Your School Test Coordinators Will Do to Prepare for PARCC Computer-Based Tests:

1. Create, manage, and edit test sessions.2. Train Test Administrators on how to manage and monitor

Test Sessions in PearsonAccessnext.3. Pre-cache test content.

Information on how to complete these activities will be found in the PearsonAccessnext Training Module

PearsonAccessnext: District and School Responsibilities


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Initial Materials Order

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How Is an Initial Order Generated?

1. Through a Student Registration Import.• Each file must be imported by:

• November 21st for PBA test administration• January 23rd for EOY test administration

• Participation must be set to “Yes” for PBA and EOY.

Missed Initial Order Submission

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Late Student Registration Submissions for Spring Assessments:

Your state will upload the initial Student Registration file, but If you missed the deadline for the initial administration orders, follow these steps:

1. Import a Student Registration Import File for students not yet registered.*

2. Submit an order for additional test materials in PearsonAccessnext

for each participating school.


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Receiving Test Materials

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• Initial materials will be received 2 week prior to your district start date.

• Materials are packaged by school and shipped to the district office.

• Quantities, which include 5% overage per school, are derived from the information provided in the Student Registration File.

Contents of Initial Shipment

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• Test Coordinator Kit – Resealable plastic bag (holds all materials)– Paper Bands– Pearson Scorable and Nonscorable Labels (in different colors)– UPS Ground return labels for Scorable and Nonscorable materials– Pre-printed/pre-gridded Used Test Booklet – Return School Header.– Student ID Labels and Roster– Return Instructions Sheet– Shipping Carrier Return Instructions

• Packing List and Chain-of-Custody Form • Test Coordinator Manuals• Test Administrator Manuals• Test Booklets• Math Reference Sheets, Rulers, and Protractors, if applicable• Large Print kits• Read Aloud kits

Chain-of-Custody Forms

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• District Chain-of-Custody Form for Initial Shipment of Materials Form indicates:‒ A full list of materials within the district‒ Form and security numbers‒ Quantity sent‒ Delivery information for each secure test material‒ DTC and STC Sign-off for quantity received

• School Chain-of-Custody Form indicates:‒ Security numbers for each secure test material‒ Student and Test Administrator assignment‒ Date and time for checked-out and checked-in of materials

• District Chain-of-Custody Form for District Overage of Materials indicates:‒ Security numbers for each overage material‒ Date and signature lines for the DTC and STC

• Computer-based Chain-of Custody Form

Receiving, Documenting, and Storing Test Material

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Upon Receipt of Test Materials, Test Coordinators should: Remove the Packing List, Chain-of-Custody Form, and Test Coordinator Kit from Box 1. Use the Computer-Based Chain-of-Custody Form to document all test manuals and

paper-based accommodated test materials received. Inventory materials immediately to verify that there is an adequate number for

administration.

NOTE: Count through the shrink wrap only. Do not open shrink-wrapped packages until two school days before testing, and do not distribute materials before the first day of testing. Order additional additional material, if necessary. Keep all test materials in a centrally locked storage area, with limited access, until

distributing them to the Test Administrators. Remind Test Administrators that all test materials must be distributed only on test

administration day and must be returned to secure storage immediately after testing.

Documenting and Storing Test Material

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Keep all boxes in which the test materials were delivered and use them to return Scorable and Nonscorable materials after testing is completed.

Report the following occurrences immediately to Pearson using the Form to Report Contaminated, Damaged, or Missing Materials (see the Test Coordinator Manual):

‒ Non-receipt of any packages listed on the School Packing List‒ Discovery of a damaged test material‒ Discovery of missing or duplicate sequence numbers on any Test Booklets


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Steps to Order Additional Materials

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Orders Can Be Submitted by Users with the Following Roles*: • LEA/District Test Coordinator• School/Institution Test Coordinator

*Note that an “add-on role” must be added for the user account to import files.

An additional materials order is a three-step process on the Orders & Shipments page of PearsonAccessnext. 1. Verify the shipping information.2. Enter a quantity. 3. Review and complete the ordering process.

Key Information to Order Additional Materials

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Keep in mind when ordering additional material:

• Do not submit additional orders prior to receiving your initial shipment of test materials. All test materials should be inventoried prior to any additional order.

• Once an additional order is approved, allow 24-48 hours to process the order and 2-3 business days for the shipment to be delivered.

• Test Booklets will be shipped in packs of 5.• Additional orders are packaged by school or district and

shipped to district.

Quantity Guideline for Additional Materials

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Additional Material Guidelines

• Test Coordinator Manuals – 1 per School • Test Administrator Manuals – 1 per 25 students• School Header Sheet – 1 per grade/subject testing• Scorable Return Label – 1 per 25 students• Nonscorable Return labels – 1 per 25 students• UPS Return labels – 1 per 25 students • Paper Bands – 1 per 20 students• Math Reference Sheets – 1 per Math student

Additional Materials Window

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2015 Spring Additional Order Windows:

• Please order at least 5 days prior to the test administration. • It is the Test Coordinator’s responsibility to understand the

additional order window.

Component Administration Dates

Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) March 9 to April 10, 2015

End-of-Year (EOY) April 27 to May 22, 2015


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1. Three months before testing:• Ensure students are registered in PearsonAccessnext and resolve critical

warnings/alerts.• If applicable, order paper-based accommodated test materials.• View applicable online training modules at http://parcc.pearson.com/tms.• Establish a testing schedule.

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Tasks to Complete Before Testing

Prepare for a Test Administration

2. Six weeks before testing:• Prepare for accommodated test administrations.• Schedule practice tests and student tutorials (recommended).• Develop a security plan.• Develop a logistics plan.• Develop a training plan.• Meet with Technology Coordinators.

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Tasks to Complete Before Testing

Prepare for a Test Administration

3. One month before testing:• Review the Test Coordinator Manual and recommended online training

modules to prepare for Test Coordinator responsibilities.• Technology Coordinator Complete technology setup.• Work with your Technology Coordinator and review the Infrastructure

Trial Guide.• Notify students and parents about the PARCC assessment and preparation

tools.

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Tasks to Complete Before Testing (continued)

Prepare for a Test Administration (continued)

4. Two weeks before testing: • Finalize the testing schedule.• Finalize the security, logistics, and training plan.• Sign the PARCC Security Agreement.• Update Student Registration.

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5. One week before testing:• Meet with Technology Coordinators, Test Administrators, and Proctors.• Receive, document, and store materials.• Setup test sessions in PearsonAcccessnext.

‒ Confirm Test Administrator accounts are active‒ Proctor Cache Operational Tests‒ Print Student Authorization Tickets and Seal Codes.

6. The day before testing:• Make final preparations.

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Tasks to Complete During Testing

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Administer the PARCC Assessment: Test Coordinators

1. Distribute test materials.2. Ensure Test Administrators have a computer or tablet available.3. Monitor test activity.4. Ensure accessibility features and accommodations are being applied to

appropriate students.5. Create make-up tests in PearsonAccessnext and supervise make-up testing.6. Be available to Test Administrators and Proctors.7. Investigate security breaches and testing irregularities.8. Follow protocol for contaminated or damaged test materials, Safety

Threats, and Severe Weather.9. Respond to all technology related issues.10. Collect materials from Test Administrators after each unit.

During Testing: Security Breaches

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Monitoring and Reporting Security Breaches and Testing Irregularities

1. All instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must be reported to the School Test Coordinator, and subsequently, the LEA/District Test Coordinator, immediately.

2. The Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach must be completed within two school days of the incident.

* Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual for state-specific requirements for reporting a Security Breach.

During Testing: Contaminated & Damaged Materials

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Contaminated or damaged test materials must be replaced. After testing, the Test Coordinator must:1. Place Student ID label on replacement document.2. Record security barcode number of the damaged and new

documents.3. If possible, transcribe responses from contaminated test

material into the replacement. If not, the student must be given a retake opportunity.

4. Destroy contaminated material according to local biohazards protocols.

5. Compile a list of contaminated/damaged Test Booklets and maintain the list for 3 years and notify your state.

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Create a Plan and Train Staff for Safety Threats and Severe Weather Test Administrators and Proctors must:

1. Note the time of the disruption.2. Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan3. Prepare students for the continuation of the unit and resume

students’ tests.4. Document the situation in writing.5. Contact the office of student assessment.

* Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual for state-specific procedures for reporting Safety Threats and Severe Weather.

During Testing: Safety Threats and Severe Weather

Tasks to Complete After Testing

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After Testing the PARCC Assessment

1. The day of testing:• Collect materials.• Ensure Test Sessions have been completed.• Purge the cached test content.

Tasks to Complete After Testing

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After Testing the PARCC Assessment (continued)

2. One week after the final test unit:• Organize and return test materials.

‒ Identify and mark specific test materials as “Do Not Score.”

• Complete a Post-Test Certification Form.• Destroy/Shred used scratch paper, Mathematics Reference Sheets,

Student Authorization Tickets, and Seal Codes. • Recycle unused non-secure test material (after EOY).• Keep records 3 years after testing.

3. Within the final week of testing:• Resolve critical warning/alerts in PearsonAccessnext

Do Not

Score

After Testing: Packing Materials

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Checklist to prepare materials for packing:

Scorable Test Booklets contain a Student ID Label or hand-gridded student demographic data.

School Header Sheets completed for each grade level and subject. Scorable Materials are packed in the boxes in which they were delivered. Nonscorable Materials are packed in the boxes in which they were delivered. Boxes are not overfilled. One return shipping label is placed on the top of each box. The sequence of boxes is indicated on each return shipping label.

Note: if you are administering any computer-based testing with paper-based material (e.g., Large Print or Braille) you must follow these return packing guidelines.

After Testing: Packing Scorables

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Packing Scorable materials for Return Shipment: Place all materials in the shipping boxes.

One school, per box. Do not combine two school’s test materials in one box.

Once all materials are in boxes, indicate the sequence of boxes being returned for the school (e.g., Box 1 of 3, Box 2 of 3, and Box 3 of 3) on the return shipping label.

Do not mix Scorable and Nonscorable materials in the same box.

After Testing: Packing Scorables

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After Testing: Preparing Scorables

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After Testing: Preparing Nonscorables

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After Testing: Packing Nonscorables

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After Testing: Arrange for Pickup

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Arrange for PickupContact UPS at 800-823-7459 to schedule pickup:

Pickups must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and no later than one week after the completion of testing.

Check to see if you qualify for freight shipment.

UPS customer service is available 24/7. Tell UPS you are calling about a pickup request for Pearson and will be using their “Return Service.”

Once pickup is confirmed, you will get a confirmation number from UPS that can be referenced if questions or changes arise.

2. Training on Accessibility Features and Accommodations

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Training on Accessibility Features and Accommodations

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• Introduction• Administrative Considerations• Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations• Personal Needs Profile• Ordering Large Print and Braille Forms• Unique and Emergency Accommodations

By the end of this training module, you will be able to:

1. Understand the types of accessibility features and accommodations that are available for students in your school.

2. Select and assign accessibility features and accommodations in PearsonAccessnext.

3. Locate resources available online.

Introduction

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Administrative Considerations for All Students

School based teams (including IEP, 504, or EL teams as appropriate) may determine if any student requires any of the following test administration considerations:

– Small group testing – Frequent breaks – Time of day – Separate or alternate physical location – Specified area or seating – Adaptive and specialized equipment, furniture, or lighting

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• Introduction • Administrative Considerations• Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations• Personal Needs Profile• Ordering Large Print and Braille Forms• Unique and Emergency Accommodations

Accessibility Features and Accommodations for All Students of the PARCC PBT

• Accessibility Features for All Students• Accessibility Features Identified in Advance• Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (SWD)• Accommodations for English Learners (EL)

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Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations

Features for All Students

Accessibility Features

Identified in advance

AccommodationsIEP/504/EL

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Accessibility Features for All Students of the PARCC PBT

• Accessibility Features for All Students• Accessibility Features Identified in Advance• Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (SWD) • Accommodations for English Learners (EL)

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Accessibility Features for All Students


Paper-Based Testing Computer-Based TestingAuditory Aids Volume ControlBlank Paper Blank Paper Highlighter Highlighter Tool

General Administration Directions Clarified General Administration Directions ClarifiedGeneral Administration Directions Read Aloud

and RepeatedGeneral Administration Directions Read Aloud

and RepeatedGlossary in Footnotes Pop-Up Glossary

Magnifying Glass or Enlargement Device Magnification/Enlargement DeviceRedirect Student to Test Redirect Student to Test

Bold, Italicize, Underline, Bullet with Writing Implement Writing Tools

Visual Aids/Organizers Eliminate Answer ChoicesFlag Items for Review

Line Reader (Straight Edge) Line Reader

External Spell Check Device Embedded Spell Check64


Accessibility Features for All Students Administration Instructions

Auditory Aids The student uses amplification devices, noise buffers, or white noise machines (provided by the school or student).

Blank Paper The student may be provided blank sheet(s) of paper on which to plan or organize item responses.

General Administration Directions Clarified Test Administrator clarifies directions for students who raise their hands and ask.

General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated

Test Administrator reads directions aloud for all students, and repeats only to students who raise their hands and ask.

Glossary in Footnotes A glossary of pre-selected terms is provided in the footnotes of the test booklets.

Highlighter (grades 4 – 11) Students may choose to bring an external highlighter and highlight for understanding in their test booklets , but NOT their answer document.

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Accessibility Features for All Students Administration Instructions

Line Reader Students may be provided a straight edge, or paper to assist with tracking.

Magnification/Enlargement Device Students may bring their own magnifying glass, or use a magnification device such as a CCTV.

Redirect Student to Test Test Administrator redirects individual students based on need.

Spell Checker Students may bring their own external spell check device. Device cannot have embedded grammar check, connect to the internet, or save information.

Visual Aids/Organizers (eliminate answer choices)

Students can scratch out or mark with an “X” answers they would like to eliminate in grades 4-11 in their test booklet (but NOT their answer document.)

Visual Aids/Flag Items for Review Students can flag questions with a writing instrument in their test booklets (but NOT in their answer document) to indicate a flag in grades 4-11.

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Accessibility Features Identified

in AdvanceAccessibility Features(for all Grades/Courses) Administration

Answer Masking Test Administrator can provide students with answer masking cards (e.g. blank paper, straight edge) to temporarily cover answers in their test booklet.

Color Contrast Colored overlays may be used by the student as needed. Paper and font color cannot be changed.

Read Aloud for Mathematics Assessments* (Paper-based only)

Test Administrator will receive two test booklets (one for TA & one for student). Test Administrator will read aloud (or sign) the assessment to pre-selected students according to the Protocol and Math Audio Guidelines on http://www.parcconline.org. Students in each grade/content area who need a human reader will take the same test so small group administration can occur.

68* Accessibility Feature for Math only, it is an accommodation for ELA

Accommodations for Students with Disablities

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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Accommodation Availability Administration

Assistive Technology All Content

Students may bring their own assistive technology devices that they use during daily instruction to respond to test items. as long as it meets PARCC’s Assistive Technology Guidelines. All grammar checking, internet access, and stored file functionalities must be disabled.

All responses generated on a stand-alone assistive technology device must be transcribed to the student’s computer-based test or to the paper-based test book/answer document.

Braille Edition of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments

All Content

A contracted braille form will be available for students with visual impairments. Tactile graphics are included in the test books.

Districts transcribe student responses verbatim into a standard student answer book for scoring.

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Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools*

All Grades

Students may bring external calculation devices (e.g., abacus, talking calculator, large button calculator). Students may also use an arithmetic table (including addition/ subtraction and/or multiplication/division charts), and/or manipulatives (IEP or 504 plan must specify which device or manipulative.)

Dictated Oral Response

Mathematics and Selected Response items in ELA/Literacy

Students must be tested individually. Students may also sign responses to an interpreter. Human scribes/interpreters will scribe student responses according to the posted Scribe Guidelines.

Dictated Oral Response*

Constructed Response items in ELA/Literacy

Students must be tested individually. Students may also sign responses to an interpreter. Human scribes/interpreters will scribe student responses according to the posted Scribe Guidelines.

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*Student must meet PARCC guidelines for this accommodation which can be found in the Accessibility Features and Accommodation Manual.



Extended Time All Grades

A student who has the extended time accommodation may have until the end of the school day to complete the scheduled unit(s) for that day. It is recommended to test students with extended time accommodations in a separate setting to minimize distractions for all students, and to schedule these students for testing in the morning so their testing time can be extended until the end of the school day, if needed.

Large Print Edition of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics Assessments

All Content

Test material is printed in braille or large print format for blind or visually impaired students. The font size for the PARCC large print edition will be 18 point on paper sized 11 x 17.

Districts transcribe student responses verbatim into a standard student answer book for scoring.

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Read Aloud for ELA/Literacy Assessments* All Content

The Test Administrator will receive an additional test booklet for Test Administrator (TA). The TA will read aloud (or sign) the assessment to pre-selected students according to the Protocol and ELA/L Audio Guidelines. Students in each grade/content area who need a human reader will take the same test so small group administration can occur.

Tactile Graphics Math Students who are blind or visually impaired and read braille usetactile graphics.

Word Prediction* All GradesStudents may bring external word prediction devices for the ELA/Literacy Performance-Based Assessments. Devices cannot include grammar check, connect to the internet, or save information.

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Human Interpreter for the Mathematics Assessments for a Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Math Text is signed to the student by a human Interpreter for the Mathematics assessment.

Answers Recorded in Test Book All Grades

The student records answers directly in the test book. Responses must be transcribed verbatim by a test administrator in a student answer book or answer sheet. Responses that have not been transcribed will not be scored

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Monitor Test Response All Grades

The test administrator or assigned accommodator monitors proper placement of student responses on a test book/answer sheet. The test examiner or assigned accommodator cannot assist the student with changing a response to the correct answer.

This accommodation is to ensure that the student is marking the answer for the problem the student intends to answer. For example, a student may accidentally put two answers for one problem on the same line or accidentally skip a question. Students who are able to use bubbled answer sheets may benefit from having an adult simply monitor the placement of their responses to ensure that they are actually responding to the intended question.

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Accommodations for English Learners

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Accommodations for English Learners

Accommodation Administration

Extended Time

Students who receive an extended time accommodation may have until the end of the school day to complete a test session. It is recommended to test students with extended time accommodations in a separate setting to minimize distractions for all students, and to schedule these students for testing in the morning so their testing time can be extended until the end of the school day, if needed.

Responses Dictated in English for the Mathematics Assessments in English

The student must be tested individually. The student may also sign responses to an interpreter. Human scribe scribes student responses according to the Scribe Guidelines found in the Accessibility Features and Accommodation Manual.

English/Native Language Dictionary

Students may use an external published word-to-word English/native language dictionary. The dictionary may not include definitions or pictures. If there is no published word-to-word dictionary available, a unique request for an electronic word-to-word dictionary can be made.

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• Introduction • Administrative Considerations• Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations• Personal Needs Profile• Ordering Large Print and Braille Forms• Unique and Emergency Accommodations

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Personal Needs Profile (PNP)

What is a Personal Needs Profile?

The Personal Needs Profile (PNP) is used to gather information regarding a student’s testing condition, materials, or accessibility features and accommodations that are needed to take a PARCC assessment.

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Personal Needs Profile (PNP)

Examples of questions asked in a Personal Needs Profile?

1. Is the student allowed to take breaks, at their request, during the testing session?

2. Is the student allowed answer masking?3. Which color contrast is the student allowed?4. Is the student allowed a read aloud assessment? 5. Is the student allowed a human rad aloud or human signer?6. Is the student allow tactile representation?7. Is the student allow an external device?


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• Introduction • Administrative Considerations• Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations• Personal needs Profile• Ordering Large Print and Braille Forms• Unique and Emergency Accommodations

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Accommodated Forms

What drives paper-based materials?

Any paper-based accessibility feature or accommodation which requires materials to be shipped will need to be requested in the PearsonAccessnext system through the Student Registration by November 21st for PBA and January 23rd for EOY. (e.g., Large Print, Braille with Tactile Graphics, Human Reader or Human Signer for ELA/L Kits, and Paper Test for Online Students).

There are two ways to order materials for a Large Print or Braille (tactile graphics are embedded) Accommodation:

Before the Student Data Import deadlines: PBA 11/21 and EOY 1/231. Register students through Student Registration or both PBA

and EOY test administrations. • This action will prompt an automatic materials order.• The Large Print or Braille accommodation and paper test format should be

selected. ‒ Each Accommodation kit includes:

• One Large Print or Braille test booklet• One regular print response document for transcription (scanable

answer document)

After PBA 11/21 and EOY 1/23 deadlines:2. Order via Additional Orders in PearsonAccessnext

Order Accommodation Materials

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Unique Accommodations

• For the PARCC Assessment, unique accommodation requests must be submitted to the state at least six weeks prior to testing.

• For the PARCC Assessment, unique accommodation requests will be approved by the PARCC Accessibility, Accommodations, and Fairness Operational Working Group.

• Refer to Appendix F of the PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual, online: Unique Accommodation Request Form

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Emergency Accommodation

• A case where a student needs a new accommodation immediately due to unforeseen circumstances. – Cases could include students who have a recently-fractured limb (e.g., arm, wrist,

or shoulder); whose only pair of eyeglasses have broken; or a student returning from a serious or prolonged illness or injury.

• Emergency accommodation form must be completed.• Submit to state for approval. • Refer to Appendix G of the PARCC Accessibility Features and

Accommodations Manual, online: Use of an Emergency Accommodation on a PARCC Assessment

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3. Test Preparation Student Readiness

Introduction

This Student Readiness module will guide districts and schools to the tools available to prepare students and educators with simulation experience of PARCC assessments.

By the end of this training module, users will have an understanding of the different test preparation options:• TestNav8 Tutorial• Student Tutorials• Sample Items• Practice Tests

Paper Online Duration Scored

TestNav8 Tutorial No Yes 30 Minutes No

Student Tutorials Yes Yes 30 Minutes No

Sample Items No Yes N/A NoPractice Tests Yes Yes 60 Minutes In November

TestNav8 Tutorial

• TestNav8 Tutorial• Student Tutorials• Sample Items• Practice Tests• Tools Overview

TestNav8 Tutorial Options

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Tutorials Available to Review:

• TestNav8 Tutorial – Overview of the testing environment• Equation Editor – Quick Reference Guide for each grade• Text to Speech – available for both ELA/L* and Math• Graphing Calculator – Windows and Mac

* ELA/L text-to-speech test edition is only available for students with disabilities receiving this accommodation

TestNav8 Tutorial

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This tutorial will familiarize students and educators with navigating TestNav8, the computer-based environment for PARCC assessments. It is recommended that students and educators view the TestNav8 Tutorial before the Sample Items, Student Tutorials, and Practice Tests.

The tutorial overview describes features available while taking a test, including the following topics:

• Moving Through the Test and Understanding the Toolbar • Use of the Tools• Item Types

Student Tutorial


Student Tutorial

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These tutorials will provide a sample of test items contained in the PARCC assessment and are intended to familiarize students and educators with each item type in the paper assessment and/or within the online testing environment. They will be available in certain grade bands and no scoring rubrics will be available.

Item types include:• drag-and-drop• multiple select• text highlighting• open response• equation editor

Student Tutorials

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ELA/LOnline

ELA/LPaper

MathOnline

MathPaper

Grade

Bands

6-8

3-5

HS

3

4-5

6-8

HS

3-5

6-7

8HS

3

4-5

6-7

8HS

Sample Items


Sample Items

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These provide an additional sample of test items contained in the PARCC assessments. These will be provided in computer-based format; grade bands 3-5, 6-8, and High School; and in both ELA/L and Math. Scoring rubrics are provided with each sample set to review the scoring expectations.

Purpose of Sample Items:• Provide students, teachers, and parents the opportunity to interact with some of the

functionality of the tools in TestNav8.• Allow students and educators to work with the different types of item responses that

will be on the PARCC assessments.


Practice Tests

Practice Tests

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Purpose of the Practice Tests:

• Provides a critical step for students, educators, and schools to transition to new assessment content.

• Developed so students and educators can have a hands-on experience. • Available in paper-based and computer-based format.• Provide teachers and administrators a tool to generate student performance data to

inform instructional improvements and professional development.• Create an understanding of the full length assessment.

Practice Tests

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Timeline for Practice Tests:

1. PearsonAccessnext available now.

2. ePats (Web-based) and paper-based schedule:

Grades PBA ELA/L PBA Math EOY ELA/L EOY Math

Online

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Available Now December January Available Now

HS Available Now November November Available Now

Paper

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Late October December January Late October

HS Late October November November Late October

Practice Tests

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Scoring availability for computer-based practice tests:

• Electronic scoring capability for ELA/L PBA and Math EOY will be available in November and other forms be available on their posted date.

• The PARCC ELA/L summative assessments include one prose constructed response item for each of the tasks that appears on the PBA component. Teachers can score the three prose constructed responses by looking at: Learn more about rubrics.

http://parcconline.org/samples/ELA

http://parcconline.org/samples/ELA

Tools Overview

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Paper Online Duration Scored

TestNav8 Tutorial No Yes 30 Minutes No

Student Tutorial Yes Yes 30 Minutes No

Sample Items No Yes N/A No

Practice Tests Yes Yes 60 Minutes In November

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4. Resources and Support

Resources – Support Page

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Resources – Training Center

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The Training Center is found at: http://parcc.pearson.com/pearsonaccess/

• Select the green PearsonAccessnext dropdown menu and select Training.

• Enter your user ID and password, and then click Sign In to go to the Training Center.

http://parcc.pearson.com/pearsonaccess/



Resources

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Resources – TAM and TCM

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Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) Paper-based and Computer-based Testing http://parcc.pearson.com(Under “Manuals and Documents”)• Appendix C: State Policy

Addendum

http://parcc.pearson.com/

Resources – Accessibility Features and Accommodations

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Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual

Accessibility Features and Accommodations Training Module:https://parcc.tms.pearson.com

http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual



https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/


Resources

• PARCC Accessibility Policy Manual & Implementation Guidance– PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual– Overview website page, including implementation appendices A-K– Translation Policy Memo– All located at www.parccconline.org

• Training Modules– Located at https://parcc.tms.pearson.com

• Test Coordinator & Test Administrator Manuals for Paper-based and Computer-based Testing– Found at https://PARCC.pearson.com on the Support page

• PARCC Test Tutorials and Sample Items – Located under Sample Sets and Tutorials of http://PARCC.pearson.com

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http://www.parccconline.org/


https://parcc.pearson.com/




Contact PARCC Support for assistance with:

Support: PARCC Support

Accessing resources

Setting up proctor caching

Submitting additional orders

Inquiring about shipments

Navigating PearsonAccessnext

Navigating the Training Center

Managing Student Registration Data

Setting up test units

Managing user IDs and passwords

Online Support and Resources: http://PARCC.Pearson.com/Support

Call Toll Free: 1-888-493-9888 (5:00 am – 7:00 pm CT, Mon. –Fri.)

Email: [email protected]

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Support: State or District Support

Testing schedule

Testing accommodations

Unusual circumstances on test days

Violations of test security

School emergencies that affect testing

Questions about general testing policies

Questions about state communications

Contact your State or District Test Coordinator for assistance with:

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