February+2015

February 5, 2015
PARCC has now released mathematics performance-based practice tests for all grade levels in obth computer-based format and as PDFs to print. It also includes the large print versions, as well as other accommodations. Check them out here: Math Practice Tests: [] ELA Practice Tests: [] Additional Accommodated Practice Tests will be available soon. This is the release schedule:


 * ** PRACTICE TEST VERSION ** || **ANTICIPATED RELEASE **


 *  DATE: Math **


 *  Performance-based Assessment ** || **ANTICIPATED RELEASE **


 *  DATE: ELA **


 *  End-of-Year ** ||
 * **Online ** || January 26, 2015 || Week of February 2, 2015 ||
 * **<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Paper ** || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">January 26, 2015 || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Week of February 2, 2015 ||
 * **<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Large Print ** || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">January 26, 2015 || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Week of February 2, 2015 ||
 * **<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Screen Reader Accessible ** || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Mid-March

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> (Any required tactile graphics will be available mid-April) || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Early March

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> (Any required tactile graphics will be available mid-April) ||
 * **<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Braille Ready File ** || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Mid-March: Grades 4 & 7, Algebra I

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> Mid-April: Remaining grades || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Mid-April ||
 * **<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Spanish Translation ** || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Early to Mid-February || <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">N/A ||

February 12, 2015
In four weeks our first PBA window will open. Manuals and training videos/tutorials are available here: [] The administration manual link is near the top of the page. You will need to scroll down toward the bottom of the screen and select “Test Administrators” to see the available tutorials.

You will need to register once to access the materials.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Math Practice Tests: [] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ELA Practice Tests: []

February 26, 2015
The regular testing window starts in less than two weeks! Here are some resources to assist you in preparing for the PBA!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">PARCC Make-Up Testing Directions for Computer-Based Testing **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">The directions for computerized make-up testing have been posted on Avocet. You can find them [|here].


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">PARCC Student Log-out Procedures **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">We have received several questions about the log out procedures for students in TestNav. [|This document] (with screenshots) will hopefully provide more clarification.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">PARCC Highlighter and Stray Marks Guidance **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">PARCC has released a document to provide guidance on the use of highlighters and other marks on the PARCC paper tests. This document can be found [|here].


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">PARCC Technology Bulletin **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">The most recent PARCC Technology Bulletin can be found [|here].


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">PARCC Communication Plan **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">We have created a communication plan to address your needs in the most efficient way possible. It lists various topics and provides resources and contact information to get the assistance you need. You can find this plan [|here].


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Additional Resources **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">[|Illinois Assessments Key Dates Calendar]

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Math Practice Tests: [] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ELA Practice Tests: []