Virtual Assessment Guide
Everything you need to learn who your students are and assess where they are as readers.
Assessment is about knowing your students, connecting with them, and figuring out what they need to learn so they can thrive.
Our assessments are designed to be administered one-on-one, so you can get to know each student and build a connection with them from the first day of school. Additionally, our assessments provide impactful progress monitoring throughout the school year.
Virtual Assessment Demonstration Video
New to virtual assessment? Watch our facilitator Cheryl Kirksey demonstrate how to give our assessments over Zoom with a real student.
Questionnaire
Learn about each student as a person and lay the foundation for a strong relationship.
Tips Sheet
Check out this tips sheet for creating a positive environment for assessing your students whether virtual or in-person.
Student Data Profile Fillable PDF
Create a comprehensive reading data profile for each of your students.
Evidence-Based Phonics Assessment
This live stream is chock-full of practical advice and real talk.
Join the Discussion
Join us on the Cox Campus community board to seek advice and share ideas with literacy experts and fellow teachers.
It is important to create a positive assessment environment for children. What is one challenge you foresee with giving virtual assessments? What tips do you have for creating a positive environment for virtual assessments?
Additional Resources for Virtual Assessments
To learn more about conducting assessments, take our free video course:
Assessing Our Students
For a child to be able to read proficiently, they must master five key components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In this course, you’ll learn how to use the “Big 5” to inform instructional practices and identify areas in which your students are proficient and where they may need more help.
More Virtual Teaching Resource Bundles
for Early Elementary Educators
Building Classroom Community in a Virtual Setting
Create a culture of trust, safety and learning – even without walls. Learn how with our demonstration video, tips and resources.
Virtual Small Group Instruction
Small group instruction approaches that have proven effective in classroom settings are adapted here for virtual application so you can help each child reach grade level reading and beyond.
Make Your Virtual Read Alouds Engaging and Effective
Deliver a virtual read aloud that is engaging and informative – and builds literacy, empathy, and diverse perspectives in even the youngest learners.
Roadmap to Reading for K-3 Teachers
Chart the course for every student with relevant, helpful reading instruction content for K-3rd teachers.