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How can students/teachers access ISIP tutorials?
Published July 19th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Students and teachers have access to ISIP tutorials before they take the ISIP assessment each month. Interactive tutorials are available for PreK - 3rd Grade students/teachers in ISIP Reading and ISIP Lectura, and PreK - 1st Grade students in ISIP Math and ISIP Matematic ás . Step-by-Step Guides Access ISIP Tutorials via app.istation.com Step 1:
Are there tutorial videos that I can show my students before they take the ISIP Assessment?
Published July 18th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Yes. Teachers have access to tutorial videos on Teacher Station. Practicing with the videos on Teacher Station allows teachers to interact with each practice session with students. PreK through 3rd Grade students who take ISIP Reading or ISIP Lectura have the option to practice each subtest by clicking on the tutorial button. PreK through 1st Gra
Where can I find my student's username and password?
Published March 29th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
You can view your student's username and password by selecting Classroom and then Login Cards on the left side of the classroom page. Step-by-Step Guides Locate Student Login Cards Step 1: Go to www.istation.com . Step 2: Click Login at the top right of the page and select Educator. Step 3: Enter your username and password. Click Login Step 4: Sel
How can I see which cycles/units of instruction the students in my campus/district are currently working in?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can use the Status Report to see the cycles or units of instruction in which students are currently working. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Status Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading, Math, or Lectura. Step 4: Under Reports, select Sta
How can I add or remove a student from my roster?
Published May 31st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
If the district allows it, teachers can edit their rosters by adding or removing students on their Classroom tab. Istation recommends that student data be added by the campus or district through an import process by a manager. Students can be added manually to classrooms using this guide. If your district uses Clever, you will need to reach out to y
How can I view all of my intervention students in one place?
Published May 31st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers have the ability to add and remove classrooms from the Campus tab. Creating a classroom for a specific purpose, such as intervention, will assist in grouping students according to their level of ability or cycle. When the data changes and student groups change, you can create a new class. Step-by-Step Guides Adding Class
How can I find more information about tiers and levels?
Published July 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Istation currently offers three performance scale options for grouping students: Levels (Quintiles) Instructional Tiers RTI+ All three performance scales use nationally normed Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) to provide accurate insight and determine whether students are on target to meet end-of-year grade-level expectations. Plus, teacher
Why do I see an error that my username and password are not correct when I know that they are?
Published March 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Check to make sure that you entered the correct school or district name. It could be that your district or campus uses a single sign-on service, such as Clever, to log in. Keep in mind that passwords are case-sensitive. Step-by-Step Guides: Single Sign On Step 1: Click on the single sign-on link for your school district. Step 2: Enter your userna
How do I set performance scales?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Performance scales default to the intervention three-tier scale. However, they can be changed to show quintile levels or RTI+. Performance scales can only be adjusted at the district level. Once the scale is updated, the new scale will be seen district-wide. Step-by-Step Guide for Updating Performance Scales Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . S
How can I see assessment completion data?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Each month as students complete the ISIP assessment, campus and district managers can see what percentage of students have taken the assessment on the Assessments dashboard. The Assessment Completion Report also provides this information and can be saved to your account or as a pdf. Step-by-Step Guides Assessment Dashboard (Campus View) Step 1: Log
How can I see the movement of levels/tiers over time?
Published June 8th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
The Level/Tier Movement Report shows the percentage and number of students in each level or tier by month. This report can be run at the district, campus, grade, or classroom level. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Level/Tier Movement Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Re
How can I add and remove managers and teachers manually?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers have the ability to add and remove teachers. Adding and removing teachers will not affect the student or classroom data. Step-by-Step Guides Adding Managers or Teachers Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Administration or Campus tab. Step 3: Select Managers or Teachers from the left column. Ste
How can I see student usage data?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
As students engage in the Istation program each month, campus/district managers and classroom teachers can see a graph showing overall usage on the Usage Dashboard. There are also three usage reports that give information regarding student usage: Usage Report, Usage Trend Report, and Recent Weekly Usage Export. Step-by-Step Guides Usage Dashboard St
What are some frequently asked questions regarding the Growth Pathways Report?
Published August 4th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
The Growth Pathways Report provides customized pathways for students of varying achievement levels giving educators data to make informed decisions about instruction. Below are some questions educators are asking to assist in their understanding of the report. Growth Pathways Report FAQs What is a reporting/assessment period? Reporting periods are
How do I assign On Demand Assessments (ODAs) at the campus level?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus managers can assign On Demand Assessments for an entire grade level from the campus page. Note: Once scheduled, On Demand Assessments cannot be canceled. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Campus tab on the home page. Step 3: Select On Demand Assessments from the left panel. Step 4: Select the prod
How can I add multiple teachers to a classroom?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers have the ability to add additional teachers to a classroom. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Campus tab. Step 3: Click the Classroom drop-down menu to view classrooms . Step 4: Select the classroom to add additional teachers. Step 5: Click the edit icon next to the Abou
How much time should my students be using Istation?
Published September 8th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Istation's usage guideline for the digital component is 30+ to 40+ minutes per student per subject per week. This guideline holds for each of Istation’s program areas (Reading, Spanish, and Math) and includes a monthly ISIP™ assessment. 30 + minutes per week: Suggested for Levels 3, 4, and 5 (Tier 1 students) 40 + minutes per week: Suggested for Lev
How can I see a comparison of my scores with other districts across the state?
Published June 15th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
District managers can use the Comparison Report to see how their scores compare to other districts in the state that use Istation. Campus managers can use this report to compare their scores with other campuses in the district as well as with state scores. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Comparison Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Ste
Do I need to download an app to access Istation?
Published March 22nd, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
No. Students can access Istation via web browser at app.istation.com. Available Now: Istation is available on web browsers for all Chromebook, Windows, Android, iPad, and macOS users. To access Istation, visit app.istation.com and use the Safari, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser. For iPads and SSO, please contact Istation Support to opt-i
How do I assign On Demand Assessments (ODAs) at the district level?
Published May 4th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
District managers can assign On Demand Assessments for an entire grade level from the administration page. Note: On demand assessments assigned at the District level can only be undone by selecting students one by one. There is no option to cancel on demand assessments for an entire group. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Ste
How can I see the distribution of ISIP scores for my campus/district?
Published May 26th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can use the Distribution Report to view the number of students in a grade level who are performing in different ranges of ability scores. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Distribution Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading, Math, or Lectur
Where do students go to log in to Istation?
Published March 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Students can access Istation in one of three ways: app.istation.com, the downloadable app*, or their single sign-on dashboard. *The app is only available for students accessing Istation on an iPad. Step-by-Step Guides Access Istation on app.istation.com Step 1: Open your Chrome or Edge browser. Step 2: Enter app.istation.com . Step 3: Enter your ca
How can I see my classroom history?
Published July 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Historical information about a class can be seen in the Classroom History section on your classroom page. Step-by-Step Guide to View Classroom History Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Classroom tab. Step 3: Select Classroom History from the left column. Step 4: View historical data of when the classroom was created, and
Is there a script to use for assessment day?
Published August 2nd, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Yes. Istation provides verbiage and recommendations for teachers to use on assessment day to optimize student performance. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Explain the assessment process and the setting. Encourage a positive attitude toward the test. Say:"Today we will be using the computer to play some games that will assess your skills in (reading/math
How do I add and remove peer managers?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Adding and removing peer managers can be accomplished in the Managers section on the Administration page. Peer managers are given the authority to manage all managers listed. Only existing higher-level managers or peer managers can make changes to peer managers. Step-by-Step Guide for Updating Peer Managers Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step
How do I manage individual student subscriptions?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
The Managed Subscriptions feature allows teachers and managers to view which subscriptions are available to their students and limit access to a specific product for select students. Use Case for Managed Subscriptions A campus purchased a subscription for Istation Lectura; however, the campus administrator would like this subscription to only be acc
How can I view monthly ISIP scores by grade level?
Published May 31st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can view monthly ISIP scores by grade level by going to the ISIP Summary Report and customizing it to show a specific grade level. Step-by-Step Guide to Access ISIP Summary Report by Grade Level Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading, Math, or Le
Where can I find more information about the cycles of instruction?
Published July 21st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Information about what is included in Istation's online instruction can be found in the Red Cape Community. Click These Links for More Information About Istation Instruction Istation Reading Foundational Cycles Developing Reading Cycles Timeless Tales HumanEX NexLevel Istation Lectura Early Reading Developing Reading Cycles Developed Readers Ista
Is there a guide for parents to understand the data shared in the Student Summary Report?
Published July 11th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Yes. This parent overview walks through the entire report. 1689095529683-StudentSummaryHandout_ParentOverview.pdf 1689095872585-StudentSummaryHandout_ES_ParentOverview.pdf
How do I view all of my campus data in one report?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus managers can view all campus data in the Executive Summary Report. Step-by-Step Guides Access from the Campus page Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Campus tab. Step 3: Scroll down and click Executive Summary in the left panel under Related Reports. Access from the Report Builder Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . St
How can I add and remove classrooms manually?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers have the ability to add and remove classrooms from the Campus tab. Managers can update class data by school or district through an import process, or the manual process outlined below. Adding and removing classrooms will not affect the student data. Step-by-Step Guides Adding Classrooms Step 1: Log in to www.istation
How can I see campus scores for Reading and Lectura in one report?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus managers can view the scores for ISIP Reading and Lectura in one report by going to the ISIP Summary Report and customizing it to show all reading products. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Biliteracy Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading or Lectura. Step 4: Un
How can I see the rate of improvement for my students?
Published May 31st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
The rate of improvement for students who have completed at least three ISIP assessments can be viewed on the Rate of Improvement Report. The Rate of Improvement Report can be viewed at the district, campus, grade, and classroom levels. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Rate of Improvement Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Click o
Class Details
Published July 2nd, 2024 by TINA M. COLE
The Class Details page provides comprehensive information about your students' progress in The Story of America Program, including class performance, Benchmark Assessment, State Standards, and student activity data. Student Lists/Information You can view all your students listed on the Class Details page under the Students tab. Here, you can updat
How can I edit the campus page?
Published July 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Information about the campus can be edited in the About section of the Campus page. Step-by-Step Guides Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Campus tab. Step 3: Click on the edit icon next to the About section. Edit the Campus Name Follow Steps 1-3 above. Step 4: Under Campus Information, enter Campus Name exactly as it should ap
How can I see campus/district reading scores for Reading and Lectura in one report?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can view the scores for ISIP Reading and Lectura in one report by going to the ISIP Summary Report and customizing it to show all reading products. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Biliteracy Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading or Lectur
How do I transition data between school years?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Student rosters should be archived at the conclusion of the school year using the end-of-year archive process. In order to preserve historical data, classrooms from the previous school year will need to be archived and new classes will need to be created for the new school year. Step-by-Step Guide to Archive Data Step 1: Login to www.istation.com
How can I view all of my school data in one report?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can view all district or campus data in the Executive Summary Report. Step-by-Step Guides Access from the Administration or Campus Tab Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Administration or Campus tab. Step 3: Scroll down and click Executive Summary in the left panel under Related Reports. Access from
Is it possible for a teacher to take the ISIP?
Published July 31st, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Yes. Teachers can experience the ISIP themselves using their own teacher account. Keep in mind that the ISIP is a computer-adaptive assessment. Try to get things right or wrong according to how one of your struggling students might answer. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: On the home page, click Teacher Station.
How can I view a list of all of the classrooms on my campus?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can view all classrooms from the Campus tab. Step-by-Step Guide to view all classrooms Step 1: Log into www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Campus tab. Step 3: Select Classrooms from the left column.
How are students placed in Istation's Supplemental Curriculum?
Published November 7th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Driven by the results of Istation's Formative Assessments and guided by research and frequent skills-based measurements, students are placed into high-interest, interactive, online instruction. Designed to supplement classroom instruction, Istation's Supplemental Curriculum provides students with intervention, additional practice, and extension act
Is there a video that shows how students can log in to the Istation program?
Published June 14th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
This short video walks students through the steps to log in to Istation. Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
What is included in the new Istation Classroom Resources?
Published August 11th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Istation's latest suite of classroom resources is diverse, flexible, and aligned to state standards. This collection of resources includes slide decks, engaging micro-learning videos, e-books, and close reading passages. New Classroom Resource Suite Teacher Lessons Interactive, fully-editable lessons provided in a slide deck format. New format inc
How can I see my classroom reading scores for ISIP Reading and Lectura in one report?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Classroom teachers can view the scores for ISIP Reading and ISIP Lectura in one report by going to the Classroom Summary Report and customizing it to show all reading products. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Classroom Summary Biliteracy Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Classroom tab. Step 3: Under Related Repor
Teacher Dashboard
Published July 3rd, 2024 by TINA M. COLE
The Teacher Dashboard showcases all of your classes in one place. You can access your classes from this dashboard view when you log in to The Story of America website with your educator credentials.
How can I see the rate of improvement for my campus/district?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Campus and district managers can view the rate of improvement for students who have completed at least three ISIP assessments on the Rate of Improvement Report. The Rate of Improvement Report can be viewed at the district, campus, grade, and classroom levels. Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Rate of Improvement Report Step 1 : Log in to www.istatio
How do I manage how often students are assessed?
Published June 9th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
ISIP Configuration allows designated personnel to modify ISIP visibility at will, by product or grade level. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Administration tab. Step 3: Select I SIP Configuration from the left menu. Step 4: Select whether campus managers can or cannot override ISIP configurations for their
How do I transfer student data between districts?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
When transferring from another district, student data is only available if imported/added with the student’s state ID number. Step-by-Step Guide to View Student Data Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Classroom tab on the home page. Step 3: Click the student’s name. Step 4: Select Summary – Student History Report or Priority – S
How can I see demographics when pulling reports?
Published May 25th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Demographics can be viewed for the ISIP Summary, Skill Growth, and Tier Movement reports as long as they were included in the import process. Step-by-Step Guide to Filter by Demographics Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Select the Reports tab. Step 3: Under Products, select ISIP Reading, Math, or Lectura. Step 4: Under Reports, select S
Can I use Istation on a mobile device?
Published March 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
No. While it is possible to download the Istation app on a mobile device, the screen size is insufficient for appropriate interaction. Istation is optimized for tablets and computers. The recommended screen size for using Istation is 8 inches or larger.
How can I monitor skill or domain growth for my students?
Published May 24th, 2023 by TINA M. COLE
Student growth can be viewed on the Skill Growth Report or the Domain Growth Report. Step-by-Step Guides Skill Growth Report Step 1: Log in to www.istation.com . Step 2: Click on the Reports tab. Step 3: Select ISIP Reading or ISIP Lectura. Step 4: Select Skill Growth. Step 5: Click Customize Report. Step 6: Click the Options tab and customize by
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