Star Phonics Training

The following training content for Star Phonics diagnostics are provided to support teachers in administering Star Phonics progress monitoring for mastery (labeled as "diagnostic" in Star Phonics assessment tool) to students after 2-3 weeks of instruction in their lowest deficit skill (stop skill). Additionally, Screener & Diagnostic team members will reference these materials to administer assessments to students during beginning, middle and end of year testing windows. During these time periods, the teams will administer the diagnostic (labeled as "screener" in Star Phonics).

Grade Levels & Diagnostic Tool:

1st Grade - It is a site-based decision to use CORE and/or Star Phonics for students that are at-risk (well below and below benchmark) based on DIBELS/Screener composite. CORE is recommended. 

2nd Grade - It is a site-based decision to use CORE and/or Star Phonics for students that are at-risk (well below and below benchmark) based on DIBELS/Screener composite.  

3rd Grade - Students identified as at-risk (well below and below benchmark) based on DIBELS/Screener composite are administered Star Phonics. 

4-6th grade - Select sites participate in Star Phonics. For these sites, students identified as at-risk (well below and below benchmark) based on DIBELS/Screener composite are administered Star Phonics.   

Assessment training guidance is found on the CUSD Assessment Webpage: Screener & Diagnostic Training Requirements

If you have any questions relating to this course, please reach out to the instructor: Amanda Billings, CUSD Assessment Specialist