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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 No 

API Access

Has API No 

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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 

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