Screening tools for literacy are assessments that can be administered quickly and give “yes” or “no” answers to let teachers know if a student is reading on grade level or not. If a screener indicates a student is reading below level, a diagnostic assessment should be given. The diagnostic assessment is crucial to identify missing skills and help teachers determine what instruction the student needs for continued progress. The district has several options for screening tools listed below.
Screening Option 1: RI (formerly SRI)
The Teaching and Learning department has paid for licenses for all students in grades 4-6. The IT department is currently working to upload the system for all schools.
Screening Option2: Acadience MClass (Amplify)
This is the same system used by students in grades K-3. If schools choose to use this system, they need to contact the company directly and pay for the student licenses they wish to purchase. The district does not cover the cost of this screener. To contact Acadience MClass, go to the homepage where you log in to see your Acadience data for lower grades and click on the service tab, then follow the prompts.
Screening Option 3: Acadiencelearning.net
This is a system similar to Acadience MClass (Amplify), but does not contain as many reporting features. In the past, the district was able to cover the cost of this system for schools, but due to some system changes, the district will not be able to cover the cost of this system this year. If schools choose to purchase this system, they need to contact the company directly at:
E-mail: info@acadiencelearning.org
Toll-Free: 888-943-1240
Phone: 541-431-6931
PLEASE NOTE: Progress monitoring should assess the skill(s) that have been identified through the diagnostic assessment. Using a screener alone to progress monitor will not be sufficient because screeners do not give specific information into individual skill mastery or mastery of standards. Diagnostic tools can be found on the Elementary Literacy website.
Elementary Assessment and Intervention Plan
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Elementary Literacy Assessment Plan