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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.
Description
Developed at the Stanford University d.school, Wayfinder offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that equips students with essential future-ready skills. Grounded in research, Wayfinder's curriculum focuses on Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose. These skills aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success.
Wayfinder is designed to build meaningful connections, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate. It includes the Waypoints assessment suite, which provides real-time insights into student growth, enabling targeted instruction and timely interventions. The program's flexible implementation options work across settings and grade levels, and it integrates seamlessly with all major learning management systems.
Wayfinder has been positively received by both students and teachers since 2015, with significant improvements reported in student engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose post-implementation. The program has served students from over 65 countries across the globe, including major US districts like Omaha Public Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Portland Public Schools, and The School District of Philadelphia. Wayfinder has received the highest possible Learning Rating from Common Sense Education.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Gradelink SIS
Yes
Imagine MyPath
Yes
Renaissance Next
Yes
Unify AI
No
Integrations
Gradelink SIS
No
Imagine MyPath
No
Renaissance Next
No
Unify AI
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Contact Wayfinder for pricing
Free Trial
Yes
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
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-assessments/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Wayfinder
Founded
2015
Country
United States
Website
www.withwayfinder.com
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
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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