Istation Approved in Ohio for Third Grade Reading Guarantee and Reading Assessment
Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 04, 2016 -- Istation is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education as a vendor for Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee program for the 2016-2017 school year. Recently, Istation was also approved by the department as a vendor of reading assessments for kindergarten through third grade for the 2016-2017 school year.
To qualify as a vendor for Third Grade Reading Guarantee, a company must provide evidence that its program:
- Covers kindergarten through third grade.
- Assesses reading proficiency and identifies deficiencies.
- Provides on-track and not-on-track cut scores for each grade level assessed.
Having met these criteria, Istation is now an option for Ohio school districts to choose for performing comparable reading diagnostics.
“Istation is proud to be recognized as an approved vendor for both the reading diagnostics and for assessments,” said Richard H. Collins, Istation chairman and CEO. “Identifying students who are behind in reading is critical to ensuring they receive the support they need. Istation is excited to partner with districts not only to identify at-risk students but also to help educators deliver quality instruction and help all students achieve their full potential.”
Districts participating in the Third Grade Reading Guarantee program must administer a reading diagnostic assessment to all kindergarten through third-grade students. Districts have the option of using the state-developed diagnostics or a vendor assessment on the department’s approved list of diagnostic assessments.
Istation ISIP™ ER assesses reading ability and identifies deficiencies based on student input. Because the program is computer adaptive, it can measure skills across grade levels. With ISIP ER, an entire class can be assessed in 30 to 40 minutes. Following the assessment, the program immediately generates score reports that can be used to guide instruction and intervention in the classroom.
To learn more about Istation ISIP ER, see the approved proposal from the Ohio Department of Education.
About Istation
Istation is an award-winning comprehensive e-learning program used by more than four million students across the world. Known for its accurate assessments, engaging curriculum and trusted teacher tools, Istation helps students in prekindergarten through 12th grade achieve academic growth. Istation’s computer-adaptive assessments (known as ISIP™) immediately place students on personalized instructional paths unique to their needs. An animated, game-like interface effectively engages students so that they don’t even know they’re being evaluated. Along with its highly interactive digital curriculum, Istation provides teachers with access to thousands of lessons perfect for instructing small groups or an entire class. Comprehensive progress reports are also immediately available for educators, administrators and parents. Istation offers its ISIP assessment in Early Reading, Advanced Reading, Reading en Español and Math. Istation instruction is available in Reading, Reading en Español and Math. Students can also use their Istation subscriptions at home. Since its founding in 1998, Dallas-based Istation has seen tremendous growth. The company’s animated program is now helping students in 44 states and four countries learn and grow.
About Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education oversees the state’s public education system, which includes public school districts, joint vocational school districts and charter schools. The department also monitors educational service centers, other regional education providers, early learning and childcare programs, and private schools.
Lindsey Joyce, Istation, http://www.Istation.com, +1 (972) 715-3900, [email protected]
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