Istation (ISIP Early Reading and ISIP Advanced Reading assessments)

iStation ISIP

Program Description

Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) Early Reading and ISIP Advanced Reading are computer-adaptive assessment programs designed to monitor student progress and guide instruction in reading. These assessments are delivered online and adjust in real-time to a student’s performance, providing immediate data on reading abilities. The programs assess a range of literacy skills including phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. ISIP assessments are typically administered monthly and offer teachers detailed reports to inform instruction and intervention strategies.

Student Population

ISIP Early Reading and ISIP Advanced Reading have been evaluated with a large and diverse sample of students in grades 3-5. The study included 13,096 students across multiple schools and districts. Among participants, 72% were economically disadvantaged, 55% identified as Hispanic, 20% as White, and 17% as Black. The study was conducted in a mix of urban and suburban settings.

Current Evidence

Istation’s ISIP Early Reading and ISIP Advanced Reading programs have been rated as “Strong” by Evidence for ESSA (https://evidenceforessa.org/program/istation-isip-early-reading-and-isip-advanced-reading-assessments/). A large-scale randomized controlled trial found that students using ISIP scored significantly higher on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (effect size = +0.22). The positive outcomes in reading achievement support the program’s designation as having strong evidence of effectiveness.

For more information:

Istation

Phone: 866-883-7323

Website: https://amiralearning.com/istation-to-amira

Cook, M. A., & Ross, S. M. (2021). Evaluation of Istation’s Early Reading Assessment and Curriculum in Spartanburg County School District 7. Towson, MD: Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University.