The 2015 PARCC results will be released on 12.11.15. A few items to note:

●      Results can be accessed through the Illinois School Report Card: http://www.illinoisreportcard.com/

●      The 2015 PARCC scores provide a brand new baseline for measuring student progress moving forward. As such, the PARCC exam results cannot be compared to ISAT and PSAE scores.

●      Under the ISAT and PSAE, results were reported as having met or exceeded expectations. There are now five PARCC performance levels, which range from 1 to 5. Students falling within level 4 or 5 have demonstrated that they have a thorough understanding of grade-level content and are on the right track to being ready for college-level coursework. Students receiving a 3 are approaching expectations, but may need additional assistance mastering content. Students receiving a 1 or 2 need more assistance in mastering the content and are in need of greater supports.

Additional resources about how to interpret and understand the new PARCC results are available at:

●      ISBE PARCC score toolkit - www.isbe.net/hot-topics.htm?col2=open#toolkit

●      Sample individual score reports - www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/parcc/2015/score-reports/sample-rpts-math-ela-sy15.pdf.  

●      PARCC score results page - www.parcconline.org/assessments/score-results

●      Understand the Score - http://understandthescore.org/your-state/illinois/

In light of the PARCC results, our efforts will continue to focus on:

●      Creating consistent grade level curricula aligned to Common Core State Standards.

●      Improved investment in teaching and learning through on-going professional development.

●      Structural designs focused on a culture of shared leadership and collaboration i.e., DLT, BLT, Teaching and Learning Leadership Team, and District Transition Team.

●      Improved programming in the areas of RtI/MTSS and Language Services.

●      Data rich decision making focused on student achievement.