Results to Parents & Students
Results will be used for graduation requirement. However should a school desire, the score may be used as a grade for students enrolled in a U.S. Government & Civics course.
Universal Screeners in Reading & Math -Grades K-8
Purpose & Use
In the context of an RTI prevention model, universal screening is the first step in identifying the students who are at risk for learning difficulties. It is the mechanism for targeting students who struggle to learn when provided a scientific, evidence-based general education. Universal screening is conducted up to three times per school year (fall, winter, and spring). Universal screening measures consists of brief assessments focused on target skills (e.g., phonological awareness, computational fluency) that are highly predictive of future outcomes.
The first assessment will determine the reading and math levels for each student. The second and third assessments will evaluate the growth of each content over the course of the school year.
Administration Dates
Fall grades K-8 - August 9-September 9, 2023 (Updated 7/19/23)
Winter grades K-2 - December 4-16, 2023 (Updated 7/19/23)
Winter grades 3-8 - January 9-February 2, 2024 (Updated 7/19/23)
Spring grades K-2 - April 10-28, 2024
Spring grades 3-8 - May 1-14, 2024 (Updated 7/19/23)
Results to Parents & Students
The results may be discussed during parent/teacher conferences.
Kindergarten Screener
Purpose & Use
Screening is conducted to assist teachers with instructional planning.
Administration Dates
August 9-September 2, 2023
Results to Parents & Students
Results may be discussed during parent/teacher conferences
ESGi (Educational Software for Guiding Instruction) - Grade Pre-K
Purpose & Use
Teachers assess kindergarten readiness skills and monitor progress throughout the year.
Teachers and families receive individual data for their Pre-K students on Kindergarten Readiness Skills and develop a common definition/understanding for kindergarten readiness in Hamilton County Schools.
Administration Dates
Fall - August 14-September 8, 2023
Spring - April 29-May 21, 2024
Results to Parents & Students
Students will be assessed at the beginning and end of the school year with data collected through progress monitoring throughout the year. The results may be discussed during parent/teacher conferences.