Required Testing Windows (2023-2024):
BOY: September
MOY: January
EOY: April
Arkansas Live Binder
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) Reading and ISIP Math are sophisticated, Web-delivered computer-adaptive testing (CAT) systems that provides continuous progress monitoring (CPM) by frequently assessing and reporting student ability in critical learning domains throughout the academic year.
Istation’s digital Oral Reading Fluency assessment for grades K through 5 allows teachers to screen students to determine who is at risk of falling behind and can monitor progress to determine how well interventions are working. Plus, with Istation’s Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) in grades K-3, educators can further measure students’ fluency with cutting-edge assessment tools.
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ISIP Assessments (includes testing guide)
ISIP RAN (includes testing guide)
Highly personalized learning paths display where students are within the instruction. Plus, fun incentives, like customizable avatars and celebrations, reward students for growth and gains.
Learners can choose from a variety of new home screen options to get started. They are involved in the learning process from start to finish!
The results screen empowers students to own their data and helps them track their progress towards mastery.
Family engagement can enhance student success in the classroom. Helping families understand Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) and encouraging them to talk with their child about strengths or areas for growth support a growth mindset and student success.
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) is an online assessment that will help teachers determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. ISIP allows teachers to meet your child where they are and provides data to inform instruction.
ISIP is a computer-adaptive assessment that adjusts questions based on student responses. The purpose is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.
Students have different areas of strengths and opportunities for growth, and it is important to for the teacher to understand how your child performs in specific learning areas, or skills/domains. This helps teachers know which skills to build and where to focus their support.
ISIP Subtest Definitions
ISIP™ Skills & Domains for Families (English)
ISIP™ Skills & Domains for Families (Spanish)
Student Summary Handout Guides
ISIP Reading Student Summary Handout (English)
Arkansas has partnered with Istation to provide all Kindergarten through 2nd grade students a comprehensive assessment that measures student performance and growth. Istation is on the approved vendor list for English reading and math assessments in the state of Arkansas. Visit the Arkansas Live Binder for more information.
What are Istation’s assessments?
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) Early Reading and ISIP Math are sophisticated, Web-delivered computer-adaptive testing (CAT) systems that provides continuous progress monitoring (CPM) by frequently assessing and reporting student ability in critical learning domains throughout the academic year.
Required Testing Windows (2023-2024):
BOY: September
MOY: January
EOY: April
Arkansas Live Binder
Students using Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS devices with the Chrome browser will be able to access Istation through the browser. Students on iPads will need to download the Istation app. For more information about Istation’s technical requirements, including network information, data integration and more, visit the Istation Technical Information page.
For information on Data Integration such as with Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster and others, visit Istation's Data Integration page for details.
Importing Managers, Teachers, Student Rosters and Demographics (login required)
Istation's provides exclusive in-person training sessions designed specifically for educators in Arkansas.
Check back soon for future dates!
In the meantime, you can explore a wealth of resources tailored specifically for educators and administrators in Arkansas by visiting our dedicated Padlet.
Istation EOY analysis: examine 2022-2023 rates of improvement, reflect on class and student growth, refine systems for next year
Target Audience: Teachers
Achieve objectives by utilizing engaging, hands-on activities; analyzing real-time data; and collaborating with educators across the state!
Educators will analyze classroom trends across the year for a variety of purposes:
Don’t delay! Sign up to attend one of these sessions!
Register for the May 10 session here
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
2:30-3:30 p.m. MT
Register for the May 17 session here
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
2:30-3:30 p.m. MT
Istation EOY Analysis: examine 2022-2023 rates of improvement, reflect on instructional components, and create 90-day plan based on findings
Target Audience: campus and district administrators, coaches, and instructional leaders
Leaders will examine end-of-the-year (EOY) data to achieve multiple goals:
Don’t delay! Sign up to attend at a location near you! Two opportunities are offered each day!
Santa Fe
Monday, May 15, 2023
8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–3:30 p.m. MT
Las Cruces
Thursday, May 18, 2023
8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–3:30 p.m. MT
Artesia
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–3:30 p.m. MT
Rio Rancho
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–3:30 p.m. MT
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The Arkansas Department of Education has partnered with Istation, to provide access to the Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) early literacy and math formative assessments for all students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. ISIP Reading and ISIP Math assessments help teachers best understand your child’s skills and meet their needs.
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) is an online assessment that will help teachers determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. ISIP allows teachers to meet your child where they are and provides data to inform instruction.
ISIP is a computer-adaptive assessment that adjusts questions based on student responses. The purpose is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.
Students have different areas of strengths and opportunities for growth, and it is important to for the teacher to understand how your child performs in specific learning areas, or skills/domains. This helps teachers know which skills to build and where to focus their support.
ISIP Subtest Definitions:
Students will dive into a highly personalized learning experience with Istation! Designed to give students ownership over their learning, Istation’s student experience provides excitement, engagement, and growth opportunities to all students.
The ISIP assessment will provide results that help the teacher identify your child’s strengths and determine the next steps for instruction. Your child’s teacher will be sharing these results with you throughout the year and providing a learning experience that will engage your child while teaching essential skills and concepts.
The teacher will share a report with you called the Student Summary Handout. The report will summarize your child’s ISIP results and help you monitor their progress throughout the year.
Istation reports allow you to watch your child’s progress by summarizing his or her growth throughout the school year.
Ability Index/Score - Ability scores show how your child performed on the ISIP™ assessment. Like measuring a child’s height with a ruler, the ability score measures a student’s growth over time. As your child’s ability improves, the ability score increases in number.
Percentile Rank - identifies the child's results as compared to other students around the nation who took the assessment within the same month.
Level 1: At or below the 20th percentile rank
Level 2: At or below the 40th percentile rank
Level 3: At or below the 60th percentile rank
Level 4: At or below the 80th percentile rank
Level 5: Above the 80th percentile rank
The Student Summary Handout provides student data on the most recent ISIP Assessment as well as growth graphs for each ISIP Subtest.
English Student Summary Handout Overview Video
English Student Summary Handout Guides
Spanish Student Summary Handout Overview Video
Spanish Student Summary Handout Guides
At-Home Learning Parent Playbook: Istation has rallied our team of professional development experts — all former educators themselves — to give you the best research-based, easy-to-use teaching tips. This playbook features high-level teaching tips to empower parents and guardians in their at-home learning efforts.
Red Cape Classroom video series: Istation's video series on tips for home-based instruction - all dedicated to parents
Family Fun Activity Board! Print these fun activity boards for a quick reference for fun and educational activities to engage in as a family!
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