From: "Dade, Terry J" <Terry.Dade@rcsdk12.org>
Subject: Online Credit Recovery Clarification
Date: March 24, 2020 at 4:23:03 PM EDT
To: urbanski.Adam <urbanski@rochesterteachers.com>
Cc: "Quick, Lynda M" <Lynda.Quick@rcsdk12.org>, "Lehner, Annmarie R" <Annmarie.Lehner@RCSDK12.ORG>

Dr. Urbanski, 
 
I have been hearing that some teachers may have concerns about our Online Credit Recovery Program and the security of the assessment component of the online courses.  I wanted to provide you with information about the testing process, so that you have assurance that the process is secure. 
•        OCR Teachers are in contact with their students as students are working on their online courses.  
•        There are tests within the courses, at the end of each unit. Tests are locked/password protected.
•        When students reach the end of a unit, they contact their OCR teacher and request the password to allow them to take the exam.  
•        Teachers only gives the password to the student:
o   After they have reviewed the time students have spent in the unit (online courses track #minutes)
o   That all required work in the unit has been completed
•        Passwords to all OCR courses are changed at 3:00 pm each day 
 
IF RTA hears of any concerns about the OCR program, can you please help me to share this information? It is important we make certain that a critical offering for students is not questioned for authenticity. 
Thank you. 
 
Terry J. Dade
Superintendent of Schools
Rochester City School District
131 W. Broad Street
Rochester, New York 14614