Wow, January 2025 🎉 … That came fast!
Now that it’s January it’s time for Middle of Year (MOY) benchmarking assessments. 📊
Not doing MOY assessments? 🤔
Here’s why I think Universal Literacy Screening three times a year is worth the effort in elementary settings:
- Feel like everything rests on your shoulders? Standardized assessments help lighten the load by showing you exactly how your students are progressing. 🌟
- Worried about struggling students? A screener helps you spot who needs extra support early. Research shows that kids in the bottom 10th percentile tend to stay there without intervention.
- Small gaps matter in K-2. The difference between average and struggling students is often subtle. Without a screener, it’s hard to catch and address those needs in time.
Getting ready to start? 📝
Here are some things to think about as you prep:
- Scheduling conflicts: Are there pre-planned school events or interruptions to consider?
- Timing: Will you screen a little each day for a couple of weeks or block a full day to get it all done?
- Logistics: Where will the screening happen? How many teachers will help?
- Materials prep: Who’s handling printing and compiling?
- Data management: Will results go into a database, spreadsheet, or something else? Who’s in charge of entering it?
After the data is collected… 🎯
It’s time to analyze! Need help planning next steps? Download our free planning worksheet to identify areas of need and set supportive goals for your students.
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