The document discusses the selection and use of the STAR online assessment application for screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostics in reading and math. It was chosen over other universal screeners based on research showing its correlation to state test scores. Students take the assessment on netbooks with wireless access, and teachers provide instruction on how to take the test. The benefits include progress monitoring and early literacy screening, while drawbacks include not being parent friendly and creating increased internet traffic.

1. STARS
An online assessment
application

2. Selection
 Researched various universal screeners
(AIMSweb, STAR, DIBELS, GRADE, and
GMADE)
 RtII model
 Tool for screening, PM and diagnostics in
reading and math
 Lehigh U. (Ed Shapiro's) research on STAR and
correlation to PSSA
 3 year purchase
 Re-evaluate spring 2013

3.  Student use
 Netbooks
 Wireless
 Learning Curve
 Teaching how to
take the test
 Reading
example*
My Experience

4. Weighing the benefits
Pros Cons
 Progress monitoring  Not parent friendly
 Early literacy is  Does not import
auditory into performance
 Online database tracker
 Creates a lot of
internet traffic

5. Early Literacy

6. Math

7. Class Screening Report
Data

8. Student Progress
Monitoring Report
Data

9. Student Diagnostic
Report
Data