“This listing highlights the appropriateness of ITBS and GMRT as research-based universal screening instruments that fit well into a district’s intervention program,” said Jim Nicholson, President, Riverside Publishing. “The Center’s list draws attention to school-wide screening and the importance of reliability and validity. Both ITBS and GMRT are known for their ability to identify those students who may be in need of intervention.”

The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Reading Comprehension and Mathematics tests are valid and reliable assessments that can serve as screening tools. Additionally, the ITBS offers educators and practitioners a diagnostic look at students’ progress in key academic areas, enabling them to then utilize data to create intervention groups and drive curricular decisions.

The Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests contain testing material that is sensitive to a wide range of reading abilities and special interests, allowing for accurate classification of at-risk students. With the flexibility and efficiency of the GMRT, educators can assess students’ general reading achievement, organize them into leveled reading groups and provide tailored instruction.

To view the National Center on RTI’s complete 2010 List of Screening Tools, visit www.rti4success.org/chart/screeningTools/screeningtoolschart.html.

To learn more about the ITBS, visit www.riversidepublishing.com/products/itbs. To learn more about the GMRT, visit www.riversidepublishing.com/products/gmrt.

Riverside has a long tradition of excellence in education assessments. In addition to the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests, and The Iowa Tests®, Riverside also publishes the Woodcock-Johnson® product family, DataDirector TM, and the Edusoft® Assessment Management System. This year, a U.S. Department of Education study found DataDirector and Edusoft among the top three most frequently used data systems nationwide. For more information about Riverside’s products and services, visit www.riversidepublishing.com.