September 17, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Theatre
• Overview K-12
• Third Grade Specifics
• Take the Test
• Score and Discuss
• Resources

The State Report Card from 2011-12 is not out yet. Preliminary data has us at
“Excellent” but the distinction awards have not been determined.
Performance Index: (120 is highest)
District – 108
Versailles HS – 108.8 (110.7)
Versailles MS – 108.1 (105.5)
Versailles Elementary – 107.5 (106.3)
OAA Results
Third Grade
Reading
Math
Fourth Grade
Reading
Math
VES State
97% 79%
89% 80%
VES State
94% 84%
96% 79%

Each category of scoring is given a weight.
Proficient is scored with a “1”. Less than proficient gives the district a score of less than “1” for that student. Above proficient gives the district a score of more than “1”.

• Grade 3 – Reading and Math
• Grade 4 – Reading and Math
• Grade 5 – Reading, Math, Science
• Grade 6 – Reading and Math
• Grade 7 – Reading and Math
• Grade 8 – Reading, Math, Science
• Grade 10 – OGT – all five subjects

Fall Testing
• October 2 – Third Grade Reading
Spring Testing
• April 23 – Reading
• April 25 - Math
Highest Score counts
No summer testing
Summer Intervention – Below proficient

• OAA to PARCC 2014-15 schoolyear
• The standards have been revised in reading and writing (and math) to – national standards www.corestandards.org
• The standards for science and social studies have been revised as well--Ohio based
• FOR 2012-13 students will be tested over the
“old” standards. We are currently implementing Common Core K-2
PARCC Video

• Online Assessments
• Consolidating Reading and Writing into
ONE test
• Adding Performance Based Measures
• Three levels of Performance instead of
Five
• Longer window of time to take test
• Quicker feedback to teachers

Advanced
Accelerated
Proficient
Basic
Limited
TESTING CATEGORIES
432-503
415-431
400-414
385-399
260-384
Passing
3rd Grade Guarantee

Effective July 1, 2003 for any student who attains a score in the below basic range on the third-grade reading achievement test, the school district shall consider the following:
(1) Promote the student if the student's principal and reading teacher agree that other evaluations of the student's skill in reading demonstrate the student is academically prepared to be promoted;
(2) Promote the student but provide intensive intervention services; and
(3) Retain the student.
• THIS STILL APPLIES TO 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

All students entering the third grade must demonstrate a certain level of competency in reading before advancing to the fourth grade. This level will start between limited and proficient and will rise over time.
K-3
• Diagnostic in Reading by September 30 – MAP Test
• Students below Proficient will be identified and parents informed via letter
• Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plan written within 60 days
• Statement of Retention on both the letter and RIMP (plan)
• Retention will go into effect 2013-14 school year; current third grade follows the old law in regards to retention.
• www.ode.state.k12.oh.us
Search “Third Grade Guarantee” – Click on “Guidance Document”

• Math block is 85 minutes which allows for instruction in math all five days for 50 -55 minutes and intervention three days/week in math with the other 30 minutes.
• Intervention Block (FLEX) is for 30 minutes 4 days/week with a focus on reading. If students are at grade level, enrichment occurs.
• After School Intervention – One day/week after school. This will help them with test taking skills, but may not do much for addressing students that have difficulty in basic reading skills since it is only one day/week.
• Please know that interventions happen all day long for many students. The teachers give attention to those that need it for every subject they may not be proficient at. This is really just part of the daily fare at our elementary school .

Website Resources
Ohio Department of Education: http://www.ode.state.oh.us
•Academic Content Standards – curriculum
•Testing format / blueprint
•Practice Tests
•Previously released tests
•Third Grade Guarantee Guidance Document
Ohio’s Statewide Testing: http://portal.success-ode-state-oh-us.info/
•What’s Expected of Students
•Practice for the Test
•Understand Test Results www.corestandards.org
http://www.pta.org/4446.htm
- Parents Guides to Common Core www.tumblebooks.com
– Username: VersaillesOH Password: books www.RAZ-Kids.com