Star assessments are now available as an option for K-2 teachers seeking to learn more about students’ reading abilities to inform instruction during distance learning. Star is a computer-adaptive, research-based, CDE recommended, reading assessment that measures students’ early literacy skills and reading comprehension. These assessments can be administered within each trimester during distance learning.

Specifications for Administration

Star assessments were designed specifically to assess students in grades K-2. Each question begins with dictated instructions that students can replay at will, alongside a pleasing graphic display. This assessment takes 20-30 minutes, and can be administered synchronously or asynchronously.

• Students can access Star Assessments via clever.sfusd.edu.
• Students have already been rostered to the reading assessment that matches their language of instruction and reading development. K-2 students in Spanish pathways will take this assessment in Spanish.
• If interrupted, students will be able to pick up where they left off in the assessment for up to 8 days afterward.
• Students can take the assessment between 6am and 8pm Monday through Friday.

Resources & Professional Development
The following resources are available on the aao website at: https://www.sfusd.edu/employees/available-assessments/star-early-reading-assessment

• Instructions for teachers administering Star assessments during distance learning
• Videos of the student experience in Spanish and English
• Guides for Families in Spanish and English
• Reports are available on the Renaissance platform and accessible to teachers and principals via clever.sfusd.edu by selecting the green Renaissance Learning icon

All K-2 teachers are welcome to join us at one of the following upcoming PD sessions to learn about the design, administration, and reports for this new assessment:

• Thursday, October 8 from 3-4pm 
• Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30-3:30
• Tuesday, October 20 from 2:30-3:30 

All PD sessions will be held virtually at: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/85399728466.

Learn more about Star Assessments at the aao website, or email us if you have any questions at aao@sfusd.edu.