Parent Communication of Student Learning

aimswebPlus is a universal screener used for math benchmarking in grades K-6.

Grades K-6

mCLASS is a universal screener used for reading benchmarking in grades K-6.

Grades K-6

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assess reading and math skills, accurately reflect the instructional level of each student, and measure growth over time. These assessments, which students take on a computer, are unique in that they adapt to each student’s ability during the test, accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MAP tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age.

Most importantly, the results have practical applications to teaching and learning. MAP test results, which are available for staff use within 48 hours, provide us with timely information that guides instructional planning and school improvement.

Educators use MAP tests to do the following: 

• Identify the skills and concepts individual students have learned.

• Diagnose the instructional needs of individual students.

• Monitor academic growth over time.

• Make data-driven decisions at the classroom, school, and District levels.

• Scores depend on two things: how many questions are answered correctly and the difficulty of each question.

Grades 3-8

The SSIS SEL Screener is a brief rating tool that helps schools quickly check how students are doing with key social‑emotional skills, such as self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision‑making. A short set of items is used to identify strengths, flag students who may need extra support, and monitor progress over time as part of broader SEL and intervention efforts.

Grades K-8

ACCESS for English Learners (EL)

Grades K-8 EL
ACCESS FOR ELLS® stands for Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners. This large-scale test addresses the academic English language proficiency (ELP) standards for English language learners.

Content Areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing

January/February

Listening: 40 minutes
Reading : 45 minutes
Speaking: 15-35 minutes
Writing: 35 minutes

Grades 3-8

Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) assessments are for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations. DLM assessments offer these students a way to show what they know and can do in English language arts, mathematics, and science.

Grades 3-8

Assessment of aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility

Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)

Grades 3-8

ELA/Literacy and Mathematics

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English language arts and mathematics to all students in grades 3-8.​

March/April

3 Math Subtests
2 ELA Subtests

Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)

Grades 5 & 8

Measure of the Illinois Learning Standards intended to support The Next Generation Science Standards

March/April
Grade 5: 38 minutes
Grade 8: 40 minutes

Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)

Kindergarten

The Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS) is an observational tool designed to help teachers, administrators, families, and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.​

Content Areas: Kindergarten Readiness (Social Emotional Development, Language & Literacy, & Cognition – Math)

Fall Observation and Evidence Collection: First 40 Days of Student Attendance

Data Entry Windows: The data entry window for districts opens one week before the 40th day of attendance and will remain open until one week after the 40th day of attendance.