Objective:
To evaluate the literacy competencies of students who are struggling, identify specific areas of weakness, and provide detailed insights and recommendations for improvement.

Duration:

• Total Time: 2 hours for the assessment, followed by a 30-minute review session with parents.

Cost:

• Total Fee: $595

Delivery Options:

• The assessment can be delivered online or in person to accommodate the needs and preferences of students and families.

Format

• Assessment Duration: 2 hours
  • Reading Comprehension: Structured passages followed by questions that assess understanding, inference, and analysis.
  • Vocabulary Assessment: Evaluation of word recognition, usage, and context-based vocabulary understanding.
  • Writing Skills: Prompts to gauge composition skills, including grammar, sentence structure, coherence, and organization.
  • Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: Tasks to assess recognition of sounds, letters, and their relationships.

Assessment Areas

1. Reading Comprehension:
   • Ability to understand and interpret texts, summarize main ideas, and analyze themes and characters.
2. Vocabulary:
   • Understanding of word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and the use of context clues for comprehension.
3. Writing Proficiency:
   • Skills in organizing thoughts, developing clear ideas, and correcting grammatical and syntactical errors.
4. Phonemic Awareness:
   • Recognition of sounds in words, which is crucial for reading fluency and spelling.
5. Literary Analysis:
   • Skills in evaluating literature, including understanding different genres, literary devices, and author’s purpose.

Assessment Procedure

• Pre-Assessment Discussion: A brief individual meeting to understand the student’s self-perceived strengths and challenges in literacy.
• Administration of the Assessment: Conducted in a quiet environment (either online or in person) with access to necessary materials (e.g., writing tools, texts) under the supervision of qualified instructors.
• Monitoring: Instructors available to clarify instructions if needed, but limiting assistance to ensure that true understanding is assessed.

Reporting and Parent Review

At the end of the assessment, a comprehensive report will be generated that includes:

1. Overview of Performance:
   • A summary of the student’s performance across different areas, including percentage scores for each section.
2. Detailed Analysis:
   • Identification of specific strengths and weaknesses based on responses, including types of errors made (reading comprehension difficulties, vocabulary gaps).Observations and analysis of learning differences and dyslexia.
3. Recommendations for Improvement:
   • Customized strategies and resources for areas needing improvement, along with suggested learning goals and milestones for future assessments.
4. Implementation Plan:
   • Collaboration with the student’s school curriculum to ensure that the strategies align seamlessly with their educational framework.
5. Parent Review Session:
   • A 30-minute review meeting with parents to discuss the assessment findings, answer any questions, and outline a plan for follow-up sessions based on the report.

This comprehensive English literacy assessment approach not only identifies the areas where students struggle but also provides valuable insights and a personalized plan that can facilitate their learning and improve overall literacy skills.