#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday May 1, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal, PD Faculty, and Moderator for .
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Crystal Howard, MS AP, excited to be here!
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Tonight we are discussing "Making the Most of Testing Season."
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Merri Rajaniemi, PreK-6 AP, looking forward to tonight's
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Now that we have entered May we have officially entered "testing season." We focus tonight on maximizing this time.
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Q1: What does testing look like this time of year in your school?
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The race is on to find proctors. We partner with the local military base to fill this need.
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A1. We have one more week before KPREP, KY's state assessment. Ts are feeling the stress & time constraints.
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That is a HUGE problem! there are never enough testing proctors for all of the needs, which adds to stress https://t.co/zSjGgXK2Tr
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The race is on to find proctors. We partner with the local military base to fill this need.
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A1. Many of our teachers will not have their usual planning period which creates anxiety as well.
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Not a bad solution...especially the outreach as a result
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Krystle Stingle- Aspiring Administrator- Just finished my masters in April!
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We adjust our schedule so all Ts get their planning period and Ss get a needed break. May be at dif time of day
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Our Ts get a brief break, but nothing like the typical day. We're in this together though!
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Q2: How do you structure time for students who are not testing while others are testing?
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A2. Our PreK-2nd graders have a QUIET but mostly normal day. PE takes classes outside.
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A2. Our students test at the same time. Classes that finish early go to our auxillary gym, away from the main building to have fun.
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Q3: How do you get the most out of your students who are testing?
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Crystal, Our 3rd - 6th graders all test at the same time. Each grade has a slightly dif schedule.
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A3. We give Ss a break and snack between sections of each day's test. Practice during year to build their endurance.
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Q4: How do you use this time of year to maximize time for professional learning?
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Just to clarify, we don't practice the state test. Benchmarks are similar in length and rigor.
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A4. We try not to add anything extra or new. We provide stress management tips to teachers
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Q5: If you could restructure one thing about testing in your school, what would you alter?
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Thanks for joining tonight. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
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A5. I would eliminate the test for alternate portfolio Ss and restructure it for special needs Ss https://t.co/VJxKBQ7062
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Q5: If you could restructure one thing about testing in your school, what would you alter?
