Washoe Country School District
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Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA2)
The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) is an interim benchmark assessment that is specifically designed for students in grades K-3. It enables teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in student reading performance over time.
WCSD Pathway Levels
Grade | Winter | Spring |
| K | Level 2 | Level 4 |
| 1 | Level 12 | Level 16 |
| 2 | Level 24 | Level 28 |
DRA Resources
- 2011-2012 FAQs (WCSD)
This documents contains information about the DRA administration and Edusoft reporting. - DRA Top Ten for 2011-2012
This is a one page quick guide to common question on administering the DRA. - Leveled Text Chart
Use this table to help determine an appropriate DRA level to administer. - DRA Online Training Tutorials (Pearson)
This links contains videos made by Pearson. The videos include information on preparing, conducting, scoring and moving into instruction with the DRA. - DRA Miscue Guidelines (Pearson)
This document was prepared by Pearson and provides specific information on determining miscues. - Connect to PLG
Create an account at this link and have electronic access to all blackline masters and the DRA Teacher Guide.
Edusoft Report Directions
- Class List Report
Use to print a report of one administration of the DRA - Report Builder
Use to print a report of multiple assessments to show growth of DRA administrations.
Kidwatching Techniques
- Index Cards
Use index cards to track individual student progress toward goals. - Class Picture
Class Picture Forms
Track groups of students on one form as they work toward similar goals. - Labels/Folders
Write notes on students to place in individual folders. - CAFE Wall
Display of literacy skills that student are working on. - Conferencing
Steps for setting up individual conferences with students.
Kidwatching/DRA Connection
