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How do assessments work?

Our first lesson will be a full assessment. 

In the first assessment we will test a knowledge of letter names and sounds, a series of word lists to determine a knowledge of reading levels, a knowledge of high frequency words, and fluency. After the initial assessment, your child will be placed into one of our thirteen reading levels. As lessons are completed, we will complete a follow up assessment to determine if the concepts were understood. 

Our process is not fail or pass. We will use the knowledge we gain from the assessment to zero in on what is not being understood or be able to help move forward in the personalized plan. Once the program has been completed, we complete a final assessment as a comparison to see your child's growth. 

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