PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual Third Edition: PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual (November 2014) The third edition of the PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual is a comprehensive policy document that provides guidance to districts and decision-making teams to ensure that the PARCC mid-year, performance-based, and end-of-year assessments provide valid results for all participating students. Appendices to the Third Edition of the PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual (November 2014) Additional Resources (Revised versions available winter 2014) PARCC Assistive Technology Guidelines PARCC Technical Assistance Bulletin - PARCC Assessments and Students with Visual Impairment, Including Blindness MA Word-to-Word Bilingual Dictionary List (for optional use by PARCC states as approved word-to-word dictionaries) PARCC's Development of the Accessibility and Accommodations Policies PARCC is committed to providing all students with access to high-quality assessments.
NJ PTA TeacherTube - Teach the World Student Blogging Challenge | Challenge yourself to connect and learn through blogging Avocet Home Back to Index Make-up Testing Directions Make-Up Testing Directions for Computer-Based Testing will be available prior to the start of the PARCC Spring 2015 Administration. Browser Requirements Avocet works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 11. Internet Explorer 11 - Google Chrome - Firefox - PARCC 2015 Spring Manuals are Now Available The PARCC 2015 Spring Manuals are now available. Copyright ©Pearson plc or its affliate(s).
PTA: Moving Beyond the Bubble Five-Minute Film Festival: Freedom to Fail Forward Failure is an inevitable part of life, but it's often accompanied by shame -- most people do everything in their power to avoid it. But to paraphrase educational philosopher John Dewey, a true thinker learns as much from failures as from successes. What if educators worked to take some of the sting (and the stigma) out of failing, and encouraged reflection and revision to build upon the lessons learned? Video Playlist: Freedom to Fail Forward Watch the player below to see the whole playlist, or view it on YouTube. P&G Thank You, Mom | Pick Them Back Up (02:00) This ad was launched during the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games, and you can see why it was a crowd-pleaser -- it's a moving reminder of how many times you have to fall before you can run and the importance of getting a little help from someone who believes in you. More Resources on Embracing Failure
The Journey from Library to Learning Commons The library, at one time, was the center of the school building. It's where knowledge was held, books were shared, and ideas were generated. It was quiet, to the point that mini-lessens were taught about the edict required while in the confines of this environment. A library in 1980 could look very similar to one today - Why is this? Nothing else has stayed the same...our students are different, technology has changed the way we gain information, and brain research has restructured our approach to the way students gain and understand information. Before I begin it is important to note that everything we have done, all that was created, was due to Christie’s amazing teachers and supportive parents. One of the things I love most about education is our willingness, and even love, of sharing information. A colleague of mine, @matthew_arend, recently wrote a great blog post about his creation of a makerspace. As a new principal I was ready to move forward with our LC. Fundraising.
NJDOE Common Core Presentations Governor Chris Christie • Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno NJ Home | Services A to Z | Departments/Agencies | FAQs Search: NJDOE Home Families Students Educators Community Download and share instructional resources. NJDOE Common Core Presentations Shifting Gears Using the CCSS, PARCC and Educator Evaluation to Drive Student Achievement (PowerPoints and Videos) Since the adoption of the Common Core State Standards in 2010, the New Jersey Department of Education Division of Academics has engaged with local districts and schools to provide more than 500 trainings that have reached over 15,000 educators. Shifting Gears Videos Shifting Gears Overview PowerPoints Shifting Gears Leader Support FAQ's from Parking Lot Questions generated at the Shifting Gears Conferences Turn-key Common Core (Download | View) Turn-key PARCC (Download | View) Turn-key SGO (Download | View) Turn-key Resources (Download | View) Turn-key Survey Shifting Gears Content Breakout Sessions Additional Presentations
Parents' Guides to Student Success - For Parents The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted. Created for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career. Parent Guides Parents' Guide to Success BookletTwo-page Parents' Guides (Color)Four-page Parents' Guides (BW)Four-page Parents' Guides (Color)Parents’ Guides to Student Success—Frequently Asked QuestionsState Education Agencies The guides include: Key items children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade, once Common Core Standards are fully implemented.Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning.Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher. What PTAs Can Do
5 Blogging Tips to Maximize Pageviews Per Visit Darren Rowse is at it again this month with 31 Days to Building a Better Blog. I have decided to participate with a post on a few tips to maximize your total pageviews per visit. Install the Related Posts Plugin. This plugin will allow you to display a list of related posts below each individual posts. These tips can be used with any blog regardless of your content.