Introduction To PARCC Training Modules 1 RoleBased Key

Introduction To PARCC Training Modules 1

Role-Based Key Each Training Module displays user key role icons in the lower right-hand corner of each screen. This allows you to quickly identify if the content of the screen is appropriate for your user role. Role-Based Codes LEA Test Coordinator – School Test Coordinator – Test Administrator/Proctor – LEA and School Technology Coordinator – Accommodations Coordinator – 2

Agenda • • 3 Purpose Training Navigation Controls Acronyms Dictionary Available Training Modules PARCC Assessments Roles & Responsibilities Test Your Knowledge

Purpose This is our introduction to PARCC training modules. By the end of this training module, you will be able to: • navigate and use the features of each training module • look up commonly used PARCC Acronyms • know the responsibilities for each role 4

Training Navigation Controls • Play/Pause • Progress Bar • Rewind • Volume • Full Screen 5

Outline Sidebar Functions: 1. OUTLINE tab provides table of contents view for the module. 2. NOTES tab provides text for narration. 6

Full Screen Controls • Play/Pause • Next • Previous • Rewind • Minimize 7

Training Navigation Controls Multiple ways to navigate through each training module: 1. One screen at a time using the PREV and NEXT buttons. 2. Select specific titled screens in the Outline Navigation sidebar. 8

Training Navigation Controls Multiple ways to navigate through each training module: 3. Use the Search field with targeted word searches. 9

Commonly used PARCC Acronyms Acronym Name Computer-Based Test CCR College and Career Ready PBA Performance-Based Assessment CCSS Common Core State Standards PBT Paper-Based Test ELA English Language Arts PNP Personal Needs Profile English Language Arts/Literacy SEA State Education Agency EOY End of Year SRI Student Registration Import LEA Local Education Agency STC School Test Coordinator LP Large Print TA Test Administrator ELA/L LTC* 10 LEA Test Coordinator PARCC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers CBT TAM Test Administrator Manual TCM Test Coordinator Manual *Note: District Test Coordinators will be referred to as LEA Test Coordinators throughout this presentation.

Available Training Modules • Accessibility Features and Accommodations – – The Accessibility Features and Accommodations modules will prepare staff on assigning or administering accessibility features or accommodations for eligible students in the 2014 -2015 PARCC Assessments. • Administration of Computer-Based Assessments for Test Coordinators – – The Administration of Computer-Based Assessment for Test Coordinators module guides LEA or School Test Coordinators through the steps necessary to prepare for, implement, and complete the PARCC Assessments for Computer-Based Testing. • PARCC Paper-Based Testing; Administration Training for Test Coordinators – – The purpose of this training module is to guide LEA or School Test Coordinators through the steps necessary to prepare for, and administer the PARCC Assessments for Paper. Based Testing. 11

Available Training Modules • Administration Training of Computer-Based Assessments for Test Administrators – – The Administration of Computer-Based Assessment for Test Administrators module guides Test Administrators through the steps necessary to prepare for, and administer the PARCC Assessments for Paper-Based Testing. • PARCC Paper-Based Testing; Administration Training for Test Administrators – – The purpose of this training module is to guide Test Administrators through the steps necessary to prepare for, and administer the PARCC Assessments for Paper-Based Testing. • Student Registration Import Training – – This presentation will cover preparing and uploading student registration data to Pearson. Accessnext through a system file. 12

Available Training Modules • Personal Needs Profile Training – – This module will cover preparing and uploading the Personal Needs Profile data to Pearson. Accessnext through a system file. It will also demonstrate applying accommodations to currently registered students in Pearson. Access next. • Pearson. Accessnext Training – – The Pearson. Accessnext module guides users through Pearson. Accessnext on steps to create and manage staff accounts, organization information, test sessions, and student registration. • Student Readiness Resources for PARCC – – The Student Readiness Resources for PARCC module will guide districts and schools to the tools available to prepare students and educators with simulation experience of PARCC assessments. 13

Available Training Modules • Proctor Caching & Test. Nav Configuration Training – – Provides a technical overview of Proctor Caching, the System. Check Tool, and Test. Nav Configuration in Pearson. Accessnext. • Infrastructure Trials: Running a Dress Rehearsal – – Guides schools and districts through a beginning to end practice run of completing the PARCC assessments. • Technology Readiness for Schools & Districts – – The Technology Readiness module is a guide that helps organizations understand, manage, and make decisions in preparing schools and their technology to be used for online testing. 14

Available Training Modules related to Paper-Based Assessment • Pearson. Accessnext Training – – Provides an overview of the Pearson. Accessnext system, the online portal for all PARCC Assessments. This module guides users through Pearson. Accessnext on steps to create and manage staff accounts, organization information, test sessions, and student registration. • Student Registration Import Training – – This presentation will cover preparing and uploading student registration data to Pearson. Accessnext through a system file. The Process of uploading Student Registration Data is referred to as Student Registration Import In Pearson. Accessnext. 15

Training Plan q q Administration of Computer-Based Assessments for Test Coordinators PARCC Paper-Based Testing; Administration Training for Test Coordinators Administration Training of Computer-Based Assessments for Test Administrators PARCC Paper-Based Testing; Administration Training for Test Administrators q Pearson. Accessnext Training q Student Registration Import Training q Personal Needs Profile Training q Accessibility Features and Accommodations q Student Readiness Resources for PARCC q Technology Readiness for Schools & Districts q Infrastructure Trials: Running a Dress Rehearsal q Proctor Caching & Test. Nav Configuration Training 16

Test Schedule Testing Windows for the PARCC 2015 Spring Administration • Test windows differ by state. Check with your state for more information. • It is the Test Coordinator’s responsibility to communicate the school testing schedule. 17

LEA and School Test Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities • LEA and School Test Coordinator – individual responsible for the overall coordination of the test administration • Test Administrator – individual at the school responsible for administering the assessment • Proctor – individual who assists the Test Administrator monitor a testing unit • Refer to the Testing Manual for your State-specific policy 18

LEA and School Test Coordinator Roles & Responsibilities LEA and/or School Test Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: • • 19 Authorize and manage test administration personnel Complete necessary training Understand all test administration protocols Develop and coordinate test administration schedule Inform staff and students of test schedule and policies Manage test materials (e. g. , ordering, receiving, inventorying) Implement a security plan including a chain of custody process

Test Administrator Roles & Responsibilities Test Administrator Primary Responsibilities: Complete training Understand all test administration protocols Distribute testing materials Ensure appropriate implementation and documentation of testing accommodations • Read test administration scripts • Supervise students • Maintain test security protocols • • 20

Proctor Roles & Responsibilities Proctor Primary Responsibilities: • • 21 Maintain Test Security Complete Training Follow Security Protocol Assist Test Administrator

Test Your knowledge What is the name of the role for an individual at the school responsible for administering the assessment? a. Proctor b. LEA Test Coordinator c. Test Administrator Which training module helps organizations understand, manage, and make decisions in preparing schools and their technology to be used for online testing. a. Pearson. Accessnext Training b. Student Registration Import Training c. Administration Training for Test Administrators d. Technology Readiness for Schools & Districts Match the following commonly used terms with their acronym: (to be scrambled) STC – School Test Coordinator PBT – Paper-Based Test LEA – Local Education Agency LP – Large Print TAM – Test Administrator Manual CBT – Computer-Based Test Which training module will guide you through the steps to create and manage user accounts? a. Pearson. Accessnext Training b. Student Registration Import Training c. Administration Training for Test Administrators d. Administration Training for Test Coordinators 22

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