Dear Educators,
We are pleased to announce that beginning next year, we will be updating our assessment tools to better align with grade-level expectations and support targeted instruction. Here's what you need to know:
New Assessment Tools:
Literacy: We are transitioning from MAP to Renaissance STAR for grades K-8.
Math: We are moving to I-Ready as our screener for grades K-8.
Why the Change?
Alignment: The new assessments are more closely aligned with grade-level expectations.
Actionable Insights: They will provide data that directly informs instruction and the data is available immediately.
Efficiency: Reduced testing time means more time for actual teaching and learning.
Next Steps for Educators:
To ensure everyone is well-prepared, there will be a brief asynchronous course (approximately 75 minutes) on the new literacy assessments. There will be time allotted for this to take place during the work day.
You can find everything you need for the asynchronous course below:
Go to Powerschool and search for the course: “STAR Assessments: Getting Started (Course #11325)
Click on the Course Title and select “Start” It will take you to Schoology. (You may need to sign in to Google)
Course Access Code: 8MP9-HWQX-XSDKX (if needed)
Click the “Start Here” for the directions.
Review the directions. Click the button at the bottom of the page to begin the course.
It will begin at the video. Once you watch the video, click “Next” to continue.
The announcement for families and the community about the new assessment system is forthcoming.
Thank you for your commitment to enhancing our instructional practices.
If you have any specific questions or feedback, please reach out to Donna Cross (crossd@district65.net)