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S O U T H H A R R I S O N T O W N S H I P E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L
D E C E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 4
P R E S E N T E D B Y :
T H E R E G I O N A L C U R R I C U L U M T E A M
English Language Arts (E/LA) Parent Academy
Administrative Partners Teacher Partners
Dr. James J. Lavender, Superintendent
Ms. Patricia Calandro, Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Rachael Anderson, Elementary Supervisor
Ms. Stefanie Fox-Manno, ELA Supervisor
Ms. Suzette DeMarchi, SPED Supervisor
Mr. Rob Rosenheim, 5th grade & Curriculum Lead
Ms. Sarah Brown, 3rd grade
Mrs. Beverly Donofrio, 4th grade
Ms. Jane Conroy, SPED
Introductions: Partnering in South Harrison
What tonight is not… What tonight is...
A political discussion of the reform agenda
A focus on state assessments
A “sell” on standards
To scare you…
Understanding learning in relation to the ELA Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Knowing how to support your child’s learning and progress
Tonight’s Agenda
Important Distinctions
Standards: Responsibility of the State Describe what students should know and be able to do at each
grade level (since the 1980s)
Common Core State Standards (2010) – CCCS – (ELA & math)
New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards – NJCCCS
Curriculum: Responsibility of the District All district ELA and math curricula was revised collaboratively
with teachers summer of 2014 (available on our website)
NOT TEXTBOOK or PROGRAMS – these are resources
Lessons & Instruction: Responsibility of the teacher Follow the curriculum of the district using the resources &
instructional strategies with help from the district administration
What Does this Mean?
Flexibility: South Harrison has the flexibility to organize and
implement the standards through the curriculum development process.
Instruction: Integrated into South Harrison classrooms ensuring the
highest level of student achievement can take place
Fostered through professional development
Curriculum & Resources: We have the ability to research, pilot and purchase the
instructional materials based upon the needs of our students.
ANY QUESTIONS YOU ARE HOPING TO HAVE ANSWERED
TONIGHT?
PLEASE WRITE YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE POST -IT AT
YOUR TABLE.
Questions?
Understanding
the Common Core State Standards:
A focus on real-life application
for our children
How Did Common Core Come About?
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/common-core-standards-ela
Reading Writing
Read Closely
Make Inferences
Cite Specific Textual evidence from complex text (literary & informational/non-fiction)
Write arguments
Write informative/explanatory text
Draw evidence from literary/informational text
Assess credibility & accuracy of sources
English Language Arts CCSS
Speaking & Listening Language
Range of conversations & collaboration
Present clearly & persuasively
Adapt speech to variety of contexts
Conventions of standard English
Knowledge of language
Vocabulary acquisition & use
English Language Arts CCSS
Common Core for Special Needs
Special needs students will continue to participate in assessments as stated in their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
Classroom academic & assessment accommodations and modifications will continue to be made through students’ IEPs
Common Core will provide a change in curriculum, but no changes will be made to special education laws
Summary
More instructional time on informational text
Emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking based upon evidence / justification of responses
Writing assignments will focus on
Opinions/Arguments
Informative/Explanatory Texts
Narratives
W H A T A R E Y O U R E L A M E M O R I E S ?
( T U R N & T A L K )
H T T P S : / / W W W . T E A C H I N G C H A N N E L . O R G / V I DE O S / A N A L Y Z I N G - T E X T - B R A I N S T O R M I N G
How Does Common Core Enhance Learning?
SUPPORTING MY CHILD
IN THE CLASSROOM
&
AT HOME
What Does this Mean for My Child?
Reading at Home Matters!
Common Core Standards ask students to spend 50% of their time reading nonfiction texts
Nonfiction builds background knowledge
Statistics on the Benefits of Reading:
20 minutes per day = 1.8 million words per year
4.6 minutes per day = 282,000 words per year
1 minute per day = 8,000 words per year
Vocabulary develops at a much greater rate when students read!
Language Acquisition Occurs…
Through…
Reading—by adult to child and independent reading by child.
Authentic writing activities—journal, letter writing, or written explanations or labeling….
Conversation—usually initiated by an adult, but with near equivalent participation…
Experience —this is perhaps the most important vehicle for language acquisition…
Supporting Vocabulary Development at Home
Create experiences to build vocabulary!
If you visit a museum, or monument, read and discuss the text related to the exhibits.
Television and movies are FULL of examples—Identify and discuss how language impacts the storyline.
Read as a family!! Talk about what you are reading. Have “listen to this…” moments!!!
Expose your child to different types of literature and text and guide them to notice text nuances.
“Don’t steal the struggle.” - Allow them to struggle! The insight is in correcting the missed opportunity to find an accurate answer, which helps them to gain a better understanding.
Ask them to explain the information to you.
Provide them with a print rich environment. Make sure they have access to Nonfiction in addition to Fiction. (e.g. Magic Tree House resource guide in addition to the Magic Tree House book)
Activities to Support Learning
VISIT THE SCHOLASTIC WEBSITE
WWW.SCHOLASTIC.COM/PARENTS/
WWW.NEWSELA.COM
CCSS Resources for Parents
Why Does this matter? “Shift Happens”: This brief video describes why changes in education are imperative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M&noredirect=1
New Jersey School Boards Association: Parent Connections A 3-part video series explaining common core and how parents can
assist their child/children. http://www.njsba.org/parents/student_achievement.php?pc=4
New Jersey Department of Education: This link provides a multitude of resources and additional links to understanding and implementing Common Core. http://www.state.nj.us/education/sca/resources/parents.htm
Teaching Channel Presents 3 1-hour videos about the CCSS as well as lessons of teachers
who are integrating common core successfully in the K-12 classroom. www.teachingchannel.org
THE NEXT GENERATION OF TESTING
PARTNERSHIP FOR A SSESSMENT OF
READINESS FOR COLLEGE & CAREERS
PARCC in 2015
Spring 2012
NJ ASK
Aligned to NJCCCS
Spring 2013
NJ ASK
Aligned to the CCSS
(except gr 6-8 Math)
Spring 2014
NJ ASK
Aligned to the CCSS
SY 2014-15
Full administration
of PARCC assessments
“Transitional Assessments”
Common Core Timeline
South Harrison Twp.
The Next Generation of Testing: PARCC Assessments (3rd- 6th)
Students in grades 3-6 will take PARCC in 2015 in ELA & math
Computer-based
Each student will take 2 summative tests:
1. Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
March 2nd-27th
2. End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)
April 27th- May 22nd
Performance-Based
Assessment:
End-of-Year
Assessment:
Tests critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Writing in response to reading
Research Simulations
Real World Applications
Short answer items
Reading comprehension
Math conceptual understanding and skills
PARCC Assessments
Performance-Based
Assessment:
End-of-Year
Assessment:
How Much Time Does It Take?
What Does a Testing Session Look Like?
Classroom or Technology Room
Administered by your child’s teacher
Teachers can help with tech if a student is struggling
Teachers can clarify directions
Students can review and change answers
Computer will be “swapped out” if there is a problem
Classes who are not testing will have a regular day of classroom instruction
NJASK/HSPA: PARCC:
3 Levels
Scale of 100-300
Basic data
Received in Fall of following year
Ceiling score
5 Levels
Scale of 1-5
Rich data
Year 1: receive in Fall of following year
Years after: receive by June of current school year
Score beyond grade level
Scoring: How is PARCC different?
SCORING
• Take 2 tests (March and May)
• Receive one score for Math and one score for ELA
Technology Skills
Use technology to determine student understanding in authentic ways
Drag and drop
Shade text
Cut and paste
Move items
Use of math tools
Online calculators (6-11)
Graphing tools
Type written responses in ELA and Math
Accessibility Features
for All Students:
Accommodations
(SE/ 504/ ELL):
Blank paper
Highlight
Magnify
Color Contrast
Text to Speech
Response
Scribe
Translation
Extended time
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
Literary Analysis Task: Research Simulation Task:
Read 2 stories.
Answer multiple choice questions.
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Write essay based on stories read.
Grade 3 2 articles or digital source
Grade 4-11 3 articles or digital source
Answer multiple choice questions. Reading comprehension
Vocabulary
Write essay based on articles/ source.
Sample Test Items
Narrative Writing Task Literacy
1 story
Answer multiple choice questions
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Write a narrative story
Encourage children to read
Read all kinds of texts Stories, Newspapers,
Magazines, Biographies, Science/ History
Talk with your child about what they read
Ask your child questions about what they are reading
Practice computer skills
Sample Test Items
Old Test vs. New Test South Harrison Twp.
Old Test vs. New Test South Harrison Twp.
Valuable PARCC Resources to Support Students South Harrison Twp.
PARCC Newsletter: Sign up today for up-to-date information http://www.parcconline.org/PARCC-Updates-Newsletter