PARCC Field Testing
New York has committed to field testing the PARCC assessment and will continue to support the successful development of these next generation assessments, which promise an innovative design that is supportive of classroom instruction and student learning. Because New York State currently has high-quality Common Core assessments in place, the Board of Regents can be strategic about the timeline for implementing the PARCC assessment to ensure a smooth transition. Department staff will provide a PARCC update to the Board of Regents in the fall, and until the Board establishes a timeline for transition, New York will continue to administer its own New York State Common Core assessments for accountability purposes at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels.
The August 2013 Memo below outlines the Field Testing for 2013-2014.
The August 2013 Memo below outlines the Field Testing for 2013-2014.
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Additional information about the technology requirements are located at the PARCC site, including:
- A detailed list of devices students can use to participate in the Field Test
- Bandwidth specifications required to support computer-based testing for the Field Test
- Information about setting up proctor caching as a low-bandwidth option
Resources for PARCC Field Testing Districts
This page contains links and resources to districts who will be field testing for Spring 2014.
Resources from the January 13, 2014 regional meeting are located here.
Resources from the February 3, 2013 regional meeting at the WNYRIC are located here.
Questions about the New York State testing program should be directed to [email protected]. For additional questions about the PARCC field test, please contact PARCC’s field test partner (Pearson) during business hours at 1-888-493-9888 or [email protected].