Data-Driven Literacy Instruction

A Practical Guide to Assessment, Analysis, and Intervention

Description:

This session provides a practical roadmap for using assessment to inform instruction and improve literacy outcomes. We’ll demystify the differences between screening, diagnostics, and progress monitoring, explore the essential components of a comprehensive reading assessment, and show you how to leverage data to create targeted small groups and monitor student progress. Gain the confidence and skills to make data-driven decisions that truly impact your students.

Who should take this class:

• K-12 educators and administrators

What you will learn: 

• Why evidence-aligned assessment is crucial for effective literacy instruction, including the purposes of screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments.
• Key considerations for developing effective assessment systems within your school/district.
• The essential components of a reading assessment and how to accurately assess reading development to gain actionable data.
• How to facilitate data conversations with colleagues that prioritize literacy outcomes for students.
• How to analyze data from diagnostic assessments to identify student needs and inform the creation of targeted small groups or interventions.
• Key factors to consider when developing and implementing impactful targeted interventions that lead to improved literacy outcomes.
• How to use progress monitoring data to determine if students are responding to intervention.

Materials provided:

• PDF of all slides in handout form

Certifications:

• Certificate of Completion