Computer adaptive interim assessments are versatile tools to support learning. From universal screening to program evaluation and beyond, computer adaptive interim assessments like MAP Growth from NWEA are a great source of data and insights into student achievement and growth. There are some misconceptions about what these assessments do and how they can be used. In this video, we share the facts that you need to know if your school is using or considering MAP Growth.

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This session builds on foundational phonics by focusing on decoding multisyllabic words, teaching morphology, and understanding the role of variability in word reading. Participants will explore graphosyllabic analysis and practice structured lesson routines to support older students’ decoding, comprehension, and fluency through flexible, science-aligned strategies and data-driven instruction.

Educators will explore assessment-informed strategies to support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and developmental language disorders, as well as multilingual learners. The session includes guidance on universal design, lesson planning, and the taxonomy of intervention intensity to ensure every student receives evidence-aligned, responsive literacy support within core instruction.

Fluency connects decoding to comprehension. Educators will explore fluency’s key components—accuracy, rate, and expression—while analyzing learner characteristics and assessment data. This workshop emphasizes how to plan responsive instruction using the formative assessment cycle, helping students move from sounding out words to reading with meaning and confidence.