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Supporting educators and empowering students has always been at the heart of Istation's mission. As the need for strong school to home connections grows, Istation is committed to providing solutions and resources that enable educators to deliver the best intervention and instruction possible for students, even remotely.
Get more out of Istation at Home with the parent resources below.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISIP At Home
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) assessment helps teachers assess student progress and personalize instruction in reading, math, and Spanish literacy. When enabled by a school or district, educators may have the ability to assess students remotely. Istation Reading subscriptions may include ISIP Oral Reading Fluency for K-5 students.
For students with access to ISIP at Home:
- each ISIP is computer-adaptive and lasts approximately 20-30 minutes
- testing environments should be quiet and free of distractions
- scratch paper is helpful (and permitted) while taking ISIP Math
- assessments are automated - students are prompted at first login each calendar month
- students may also receive on-demand assessments from teachers
- assessment availability is based on school/district subscriptions and managed settings
For the most accurate and effective Istation experience, encourage students to do their best while resisting the urge to help! The assessment will make adjustments as a student responds to accurately measure the student’s instructional needs and overall academic progress.
Find tips for administering ISIP at Home here:
Remote Assessment Guide for Parents and Caregivers (Power Path View) English Spanish
District and School Recommendations for ISIP Administration in a Remote Environment (Power Path View) English Spanish
ISIP ORF Student Instructions English Spanish
ISIP ORF Student Instructions (Using Single Sign-On) English Spanish
Istation At Home
For schools and districts subscribed to Istation instruction, students are seamlessly placed into interactive lessons and activities based on their ISIP results and overall monthly progress. Availability depends on the student’s school or district subscription. When available, students may have access to some or all of the following:
- personalized instructional paths in reading, math, or Spanish literacy
- interactive books (Library)
- writing practice (Writing Rules)
- student-selected activities (Ipractice)
- extra activities assigned by the teacher (Assignments)
This new parent guide includes snapshots of critical skills covered across products, detailed tables of all activities available in Ipractice (with grade bands and activity times) and aligned Parent Portal resources, and video links to webinars demonstrating how to support learning at home.
Parent Portal Intro & Login Tutorial
Parent Portal: Beyond the Login
Istation’s Parent Portal includes a variety of resources to reinforce children’s learning at home.
Parent Portal Lesson Examples:
To access the Parent Portal, please do the following:
- Go to www.istation.com and click Login.
- The first time you log in, you will be prompted to select your child’s school. Type the school information in the search box. Then click Search.
- Enter your child’s username and password. This login information is provided by your child’s teacher. Click Log In.
You can also watch this detailed walkthrough of the Parent Portal to learn more!
Helpful Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- Dedicate a space in your house for your child's 'classroom'. Choose a quiet, peaceful location that is well lit and free of distractions.
- Create a routine: Routines can give children a sense of organization, stability, and comfort. But they also have a major impact on learning. Here is a sample schedule that can be used for incorporating Istation at home:
Sample Weekly Plan for Students
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
App-based instruction
*based on subscription |
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App-based instruction
*based on subscription |
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App-based instruction
*based on subscription |
| 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes | 20-30 minutes |
Istation at Home Letter for Parents and Caregivers
Find more tips here: At Home Learning Parent Playbook English Spanish
Red Cape Classroom Video Series
Find quick, practical, and actionable tips for parents to support student learning at home here.
Istation, in partnership with Tackle Tomorrow, launched this online reading series to provide children and families the opportunity to learn and listen together. Celebrities read short stories aloud, and each story is accompanied by comprehension questions and discussion to ensure students learn and apply reading skills and strategies. This series is appropriate for all levels of readers. Access the Istation Reads series on Youtube now.
Subscribe to Istation’s blog and get the latest tips, updates, and more! We’ve gathered a few posts you might find helpful below:
Red Cape Classroom & Istation Reads Series
- Combat Summer Slide with Istation
- 10 Ways to Keep Children Focused Not Frustrated
- 5 Steps to Set Up a Successful Home Classroom
- 3 Reasons Why Kids Need Routine
- 5 Tips for Finding Balance at Home
- How to Make Blended Learning Part of Your Child's Day
ISIP Assessments
- Assess Students Remotely with Istation
- Advanced Readers Choose ISIP Background
- Guide Parents in Understanding Istation's At-Home Progress Monitoring
- Use Oral Reading Fluency to Measure Learning Loss
- Measure Oral Reading Skills Using Advanced Speech Recognition Technology
- Get the Top 10 Assessment Must-Haves
- ISIP at Home for Remote Learners
Istation at Home
- 5 Steps for Parents to Engage Students Through the Summer
- 4 Virtual Learning Tips for Partnering with Parents
- Istation School-to-Home Updates
- Help Parents Get Started at Home
- New Parent Guide Available in Teacher Resources
Power Path
Can I purchase Istation as an individual?
Istation is available for purchase by districts and schools at this time.
Where can I learn more about each of your products?
- Istation Reading E-brochure
- Istation Español E-brochure (English)
- Istation Español E-brochure (Spanish)
- Istation Math E-brochure
- Istation Indicators of Progress (Assessments)
If I have another question or need assistance, who should I contact?
Please reach out to our Customer Success team through support@istation.com.
How can I provide feedback regarding our experiences with your product?
For general feedback, you can reach us via email at feedback@istation.com. We also have an optional parent-focused survey available here: Istation at Home Survey. We’d love to hear from you.