A comprehensive and actionable reading assessment strategy empowers teachers and leaders to: identify students at risk for reading difficulties, monitor progress toward grade-level standards, evaluate learning and instructional practices, and respond effectively to student needs.

But before you can do that, you need to understand the tools at your disposal—their purpose, potential, and how to evaluate them for success.

This simple infographic breaks down the key terms every leader should know when evaluating their suite of reading assessments, alongside the main types of assessments that form the foundation of a strong strategy. Whether you’re building your team’s understanding of the reading assessment ecosystem or working to design and implement a comprehensive and cohesive strategy, you can start here. (Need support? We’re here to help!)

(Click to download the infographic with full bibliography here.)