A Streamlined Assessment for Data-Driven Instruction

Online Data Management

An online system that offers more than just record-keeping! The online assessment tool can also be used on an desktop, iPad, and laptop.

Next Step Online helps teachers get exactly the data they need right away. Teachers can easily enter data in a few clicks. Then they can navigate to student-level or class-level reports showing student performance, quickly identifying struggling students and advanced students who need more challenge.
Next Step Online makes teaching more efficient and effective. Teachers can promptly use the assessment outcomes to select appropriate lesson plans for specific reading stages, then print them as needed for a new group or for the following year.
Brief Getting Started and Model Lesson clips offer instant professional development from the authors.

Next Step Online records growth over time and promotes accountability. Schools and districts can monitor students' progress as readers and customize reports by exporting data for use with their own data management systems.
Next Step Online makes teaching more efficient and effective. Teachers can promptly use the assessment outcomes to select appropriate lesson plans for specific reading stages, then print them as needed for a new group or for the following year.
Next Step Online connects assessment directly with instruction. The Class Reports feature provides a bird's-eye view of how many children are struggling with particular skills and strategies, enabling teachers to quickly group students by instructional level and needs as well as flag readers below level for targeted one-on-one intervention.