Literacy Assessments for Older Students: Challenges and Solutions

Decoding Data: Next-Gen Literacy Assessment for Older Striving Readers

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Older striving readers face unique and complex challenges when it comes to effective literacy assessment. Traditional methods often fail these students, particularly in secondary settings.

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Learn from our expert panel of educators and literacy leaders—including Mary-Celeste Schreuder (ANet), Dr. Liz Norton, Danielle Ortolani, and Shira Engel—who are actively pioneering new approaches that actually work for adolescent learners. Moderated by Storyshares CEO Louise Baigelman, this session is essential for anyone involved in middle school reading intervention and teen literacy intervention.

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Drawing on real classroom experience and the latest reading intervention for older students research, our panelists share practical solutions and fresh strategies designed to move the needle for older struggling readers—especially those who have been underserved by traditional models.

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Key Takeaways for Transforming Adolescent Literacy:

• Assessment Criteria: What to look for when choosing an effective assessment tool for older readers.
• Assessment Toolkit: A collection of proven, research-backed assessments that we love.
• Bite-Sized Data: How to utilize formative and bite-sized assessments for immediate impact.
• Data-Driven Instruction: How to effectively use data to inform and transform instructional practices in teen reading intervention.

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Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to adolescent literacy assessment and empower your older striving readers!

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