District 71 Screening Tools
School District 71 is currently compiling a screening document for students in Grade K-3. This document will be posted shortly.
Decoding, Fluency and Comprehension
The PM Benchmark system is recommended for decoding, fluency and comprehension assessment.
The San Diego Quick Assessment of Reading Ability is useful in finding where to begin with the PM Benchmark System. This is not a placement tool, but only used for find a starting point. The San Diego Quick can be found here:
Phonics and Word Reading
The LETRS Phonics and Word Reading screen will assess unfinished phonics learning. The screen is arranged by phonics patterns.
Spelling
For Kindergarten and Grade 1, the Developmental Spelling Test is recommended. This will be loaded onto Learn71 shortly. Please contact Heather Willms if you are looking for the screen now.
The LETRS Spelling Screen will assess spelling skills with a beginning and advanced spelling test. This screen aligns with the LETRS Phonics and Word Reading Screen.
Both the LETRS Spelling Screen and the Phonics and Word Reading screen can be found here: