iSTEEP RTI System:  Reading Fluency

Cost

Technology, Human Resources, and Accommodations for Special Needs

Service & Support

Purpose & Other Implementation Information

Usage & Reporting

Annual Cost per Student:

iSTEEP Web Based RTI System

$1.50 per student for storing, managing and organizing data in the web based software system.

Progress Monitoring Forms

Progress monitoring forms are sold by grade level in packets of 100 pages (50 scoring forms and 50 student forms) representing an initial cost of 4 cents per progress monitoring form.

A total of 50 alternative forms are available for each grade.

Internet access is required for full use of product services.

Assessors require 1 hour of training. Paraprofessionals can administer the assessment.

iSTEEP, LLC
2627 S. Bayshore Drive
Suite 1105
Miami, FL 33133
www.isteep.com
www.isteeplearning.com

Training
There are three primary training options: on-site training, web seminars, web-based e-learning.

Ongoing technical support is available from professionals with RTI expertise though email and phone.

The iSTEEP progress monitoring is one component of the STEEP RTI process which also includes procedures for screening, a standard protocol for determining the specific intervention needed, and diagnostic feedback based upon progress monitoring to determine whether the appropriate interventions are in place. The progress monitoring component is designed to be used as part of the RTI process but can be used as a separate component.

Progress monitoring of oral reading fluency (ORF) is designated as a formative evaluation tool for students receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention. It is complemented by progress monitoring at Tier 1 with universal screening three times per year.

Progress monitoring data are used to provide instructional and diagnostic feedback to inform intervention and to further differentiate instruction, if needed.

The data system provides a color-coded list of students being progress monitored which allows for a review of student rate of progress, student progress relative to an aimline, intervention fidelity and other important variables.  Students listed in red may require professional review.

Administration of the assessment takes 1 minute per form.

The data system actively monitors several indicators of student progress and provides clear and direct feedback about student rate of improvement using graphs and written descriptions.

Separate data entry mechanisms are available for inexperienced users, experienced users, and for students engaged in progress monitoring, goal setting and feedback.