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Description
Connecting Steps is an inclusive assessment tool tailored for students who meet Age-Related Expectations (ARE). This software streamlines the assessment process for educators, allowing them to save precious time. With a variety of frameworks available for various ages and skill levels, it serves as a unified system for all learners. Additionally, Connecting Steps fosters effective communication with parents by providing transparent insights into student progress and achievement. As a leader in pupil tracking solutions, Connecting Steps simplifies the task of demonstrating progress for every student. Its reputation is bolstered by recommendations from advisors and local authorities, along with positive reviews from inspectors. Over the past quarter-century, we have continuously refined our assessment frameworks and software, introducing innovative products along the way. The latest iteration, Connecting Steps V5, is designed to enhance speed, simplicity, and usability while offering expanded capabilities to capture every aspect of student progress. This commitment to continual improvement underscores our dedication to supporting both educators and learners alike.
Description
Star Assessments offer a comprehensive system for understanding student achievement and growth in reading, math, early literacy, and more across grades Pre-K through 12. Combining CAT and CBM assessments, Star delivers rapid, research-backed data that equips educators to identify skill gaps, organize instructional groups, and guide next-step learning. All assessments are designed to minimize testing time while generating highly precise insights that drive targeted instruction. Administrators can review districtwide performance through interactive dashboards that highlight growth, compare demographic groups, and reveal long-term trends. Teachers receive clear information about which skills students are ready for, along with embedded instructional resources to support immediate action. Star’s strong correlations with state summative exams, ACT, and SAT allow educators to forecast future achievement early in the year. The system also includes dedicated tools for multilingual learners, dyslexia risk identification, and mastery tracking. With decades of research and billions of data points informing its design, Star empowers schools to confidently support every student’s learning journey.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Babylon
Yes
Gradelink SIS
No
Imagine MyPath
No
Renaissance Next
No
Integrations
Babylon
No
Gradelink SIS
Yes
Imagine MyPath
Yes
Renaissance Next
Yes
Pricing Details
$3.92 per student per year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
BSquared
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.bsquared.co.uk/products/connecting-steps/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-assessments/
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
No
Individualized Assessments
No
Multi-User Collaboration
No
Proctoring
No
Scoring
No
Skill Testing
No
Surveys
No
Test / Quiz Creation
No
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
No
Individualized Assessments
No
Multi-User Collaboration
No
Proctoring
No
Scoring
No
Skill Testing
No
Surveys
No
Test / Quiz Creation
No
K-12
Attendance Tracking
No
Classroom Management
No
Communication Management
No
Curriculum Management
No
Enrollment Management
No
Financial Management
No
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Student Information / Records
No