Learning Ovations

The research team developed a data dashboard to present data driven insights on student literacy outcomes to district administrators, school leaders, and educators. The components of the project were integrated within an existing platform developed though prior IES funding that supports individualized literacy instruction, Assessment-to-instruction, or A2i. Differentiated instruction is a key to children becoming proficient readers and often requires a systems-level solution. When data are e...

Through a series of IES-funded projects, the researchers developed the Assessment-to-Instruction (A2i) tool, including a Phase 1 SBIR project in 2014. A2i is an online platform to provide students with individualized literacy instruction and assessments.

Students who fail to achieve proficient levels of literacy are at increased risk for grade retention, referral to special education, and dropping out of high school. The kindergarten through 3rd grade years are particularly important for students to gain a strong foundation in reading as those who continue to struggle with reading after 3rd grade are significantly less likely to achieve reading proficiency. The Assessment-to-instruction, or A2i, is an existing technology tool that supports i...