When our district adopted DIBLES about 7 years ago. We talked about the possibilty of Palm Pilots then. And here we are 7 years later and we're still talking!!!!! However, the online datasystem although sporadically temperamental, is a very powerful tool.
Ellen Stein Reading Resource Teacher Riverview Elementary School 410-887-1428 ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sue Van Ausdle [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 2:38 PM To: A Reading Comprehension Strateg Subject: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** Re: K-12 reading assessment program recommendations Our district is using the DIBELS assessment - fast, easy screening tool. We use it on Palm pilots so the only paper used is the student copy. The test is completely scored on the Palm. It makes it very easy to administer and you have instant results - high risk, some risk, low risk, progress graphs, etc. There are benchmark materials so progress goals are set for each individual; the students, teachers and parents can clearly see if the student is progressing appropriately or not. It is for k-6 and has been a great tool used by all the teachers for planning instruction, targeting needs, and conferences with parents. It is a screening tool, not a diagnostic assessment. On Friday, September 11, 2009 9:20 AM, Mark & Rachele' Thummel <[email protected]> wrote: I work in a fairly small district where we are looking into purchasing a K-12 reading assessment (not a reading program). We are wanting a program that focuses on word recognition, fluency and reading comprehension (other reading elements are fine too). Additionally, it needs to be something we can administer fairly quickly. We do have some money to spend on this, but cannot spend tons. I know there are a lot of assessments out there, but I need recommendations of those that have worked in existing districts. I went through the archives and was not able to see any strands on this topic . . . but if someone knows of a strand to read, please let me know so we don't re-discuss this . . . Thanks! _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
