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Literacy Diagnostic Snapshot
Class
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Krishna Cart
A practical online course for homeschool parents to understand, administer, and use the Literacy Diagnostic Snapshot to guide K–8 students' reading and writing growth.
This comprehensive course empowers homeschool parents to effectively use the Literacy Diagnostic Snapshot—a quick, targeted mini-assessment that identifies a child's reading and writing strengths and areas for growth. Across 10 visually engaging modules, parents will explore the purpose and benefits of literacy diagnostics, discover best practices for assessment preparation, and learn to collect and submit writing samples. The course demystifies the assessment process (including reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing analysis), provides tips for authentic evaluation, and explains how to interpret the personalized snapshot report. Parents also receive guidance on setting learning goals, tracking literacy progress, sharing results with tutors or co-ops, and accessing downloadable tools and resources. By the end, families will be confident in using diagnostic results to tailor ongoing literacy instruction and support their child's academic success.
Here is the class outline:
1. Welcome to the Literacy Diagnostic SnapshotIntroduces homeschool parents to the purpose, audience, and big-picture value of the Literacy Diagnostic Snapshot. 1 section
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2. Setting the Stage for SuccessGuides families in creating a calm environment and selecting a convenient session format so the assessment captures authentic performance. 1 section
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3. Gathering Materials and Submitting SamplesExplains required documents—writing sample, reading log—and how to upload them in accepted formats prior to the snapshot. 1 section
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4. Assessment Focus: Reading Fluency and PhonicsBreaks down how speed, accuracy, and decoding skills are measured, with tips on what your child will see on-screen. 1 section
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5. Assessment Focus: Comprehension, Vocabulary, and WritingDescribes the short passages, word tasks, and writing prompts used to gauge deeper understanding and expressive skill. 1 section
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6. Keeping It AuthenticDetails the authentic assessment approach—why no pre-teaching is needed and how it yields reliable insights into real-world literacy ability. 1 section
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7. Reading Your Snapshot ReportWalks parents through the report layout, including the skill breakdown table, scores, and narrative comments. (Suggested image: highlighted PDF report on a tablet.) 1 section
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8. Next-Step Recommendations and Optional ConsultationShows how to translate findings into action plans and outlines the 15-minute parent consultation for tailored guidance. 1 section
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9. Using Results to Guide Ongoing InstructionDemonstrates setting targets, tracking growth, and sharing data with tutors, co-ops, or other educators to keep literacy momentum. 1 section
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10. Resources and Course Wrap-UpProvides downloadable tools and curated links for continued literacy development, summarizing key takeaways from the course. 1 section
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