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The 21st Century Classroom:How It Is Different
Presented by the Administrative TeamCresskill Public Schools
Dr. Loretta Bellina, SuperintendentMarch 4, 2014
AchieveNJCommon Core PARCC Assessment
AchieveNJ
Mr. Michael Burke, Principal, Cresskill Middle/High School
Mr. Paul Diverio, Principal, Merritt School
Mr. Michael Henzel, Principal, Bryan School
What is AchieveNJ?
Designed to recognize those who excel, identify those who need additional support, and provide meaningful feedback and professional development to all teachers
Relies on weighted multiple measures of performance to evaluate teachersStudent achievementTeacher practice
Background/History
Created by New Jersey educators for New Jersey educators in 2010
Derived from lessons learned from pilot districts, emerging research around evaluation, and ongoing outreach to educators
Key Provisions of AchieveNJ
Home and School Connection
How Important Is a Highly Effective Teacher?
The Framework for Teaching Components (Charlotte Danielson, 2013)
Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport
Establishing a Culture of Learning
Managing Classroom Procedures
Managing Student Behavior
Communicating with Students
Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques
Engaging Students in Learning
Using Assessment in Instruction
Engaging Students in Learning – Highly Effective Characteristics
Virtually all students are highly engaged in the lesson.
Students take initiative to modify a learning task to make it more meaningful or relevant to their needs.
Students suggest modifications to the grouping patterns used.
Students have extensive choice in how they complete tasks.
Students suggest modifications or additions to the materials being used.
Students have an opportunity for reflection and closure on the lesson to consolidate their understanding.
How Is It Connected?
Common Core
Mr. Donald Bergamini, Assistant Principal, Cresskill Middle/High School
Mr. Erik Roth, K-12 Supervisor of English
Mr. Michael Pasciuto, K-12 Supervisor of Social Studies
Mrs. Jill Kurek, K-12 Supervisor of Math
Shift in Standards; Shift in Assessment; Shift in Instruction
Common Core State Standards
• June 16 2010: The NJ State Board of Education adopted resolution to align curriculum standards to Common Core Standards.
• Phased in over time starting with curriculum development in 2010-2011
Assessment on CCSS
• 2014-2015: First time students will be assessed on the Common Core Standards
• New Standards & Assessments will influence the priorities, focus, and sequence of instruction
Session 1:• Begin by reading an anchor text• Write a summary or short analysis of the
piece
Session 2:• Read two additional sources (may
include a multimedia text)• Answer a few questions about each text• Write the final essay• Synthesize their understandings into an
analytic essay using textual evidence from several of the sources
Number of Stadium Seats: Grade 4Part A
Part B
Part C
What does effective
implementation of the Common Core
really look like?
• Instruction should be differentiated.
• Learning opportunities will continue to vary across schools and school systems.
Brain-Based Learning
Immerse students in learning-attention to learning style
Eliminate fear in learning-creating choice
Actively process learning-active learners
Accessing information
Lessons constructed around real problems
Students monitor progress
PARCC Assessment
Mrs. Julie Keating, District Test Coordinator
Dr. Louise Witkoskie, Director of Data and Technology Integration
Mr. John Massaro, K-12 Science Supervisor, Middle School Dean of Students
Dr. Janelle Amato, Supervisor of Special Services
Why PARCC?
Computer-based state mandated assessment
Aligned with Common Core standards
Measures Career and College Readiness
Administered 2-3 times a year
Administered to students in Grades 3 through 11
Accessibility Features
All students will have access to accessibility features
that include but are not limited to:
headphones *
pop up glossary
spell checker
highlight tool
(*field test students are asked to bring in their own headphones)
Accommodations
Accommodations for students: with IEP/504 and ELL
• Extended time• Small group testing• Specific accommodations to meet
students’ need(example: Braille test for visually
impaired)
• Accommodations to be determined by IEP/504/ELL team in advance and must be contained the appropriate documents
PARCC 2014-2015
PBA: Performance Based Assessment Administered after 70% of school year Math – 2 sessions LAL – 3 sessions
EOY: End of Year Assessment Administered after 90% of school year Math – 2 sessions LAL – 2 sessions
The Cresskill School District is prepared for PARCC:Preparation over the last two years:
Attended all Department of Education workshops
Participated in all webinarsRan tests of bandwidthProvided inventory and bandwidth data to
the state and authorized third parties.
We are ready for PARCC!
Links to Explore
AchieveNJ: http://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/
Common Core: http://www.corestandards.org/
PARCC: http://www.parcconline.org/