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Description
Epic for Educators serves as a digital reading resource designed to enhance students' confidence through a diverse library of engaging books tailored for children aged 12 and under. Educators can take advantage of Epic School, which provides access to approximately 20,000 books during school hours, or opt for Epic School Plus, which offers a more extensive collection of over 40,000 books accessible throughout the year, even when offline. This platform is created to cater to the needs of every classroom, featuring award-winning fiction that promotes social-emotional learning, alongside a vast array of nonfiction materials covering subjects like STEM, science, math, history, and more. Additionally, it includes graphic novels, motion comics, audiobooks, educational videos, Read-To-Me options, leveled readers, decodable texts, chapter books, and multilingual content in languages such as English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Gaelic. Epic equips teachers with valuable tools to facilitate and monitor student reading progress, offering features such as book filtering, comprehensive class reports, downloadable resources, and an administrative portal for easier management. With these capabilities, educators can create a more personalized and engaging reading experience for their students.
Description
Star Assessments offer a comprehensive system for understanding student achievement and growth in reading, math, early literacy, and more across grades Pre-K through 12. Combining CAT and CBM assessments, Star delivers rapid, research-backed data that equips educators to identify skill gaps, organize instructional groups, and guide next-step learning. All assessments are designed to minimize testing time while generating highly precise insights that drive targeted instruction. Administrators can review districtwide performance through interactive dashboards that highlight growth, compare demographic groups, and reveal long-term trends. Teachers receive clear information about which skills students are ready for, along with embedded instructional resources to support immediate action. Star’s strong correlations with state summative exams, ACT, and SAT allow educators to forecast future achievement early in the year. The system also includes dedicated tools for multilingual learners, dyslexia risk identification, and mastery tracking. With decades of research and billions of data points informing its design, Star empowers schools to confidently support every student’s learning journey.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Gradelink SIS
No
Imagine MyPath
No
Renaissance Next
No
Pricing Details
$7.25 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
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Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Epic Kids
Country
United States
Website
www.getepic.com/educators
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-assessments/
Product Features
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
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Individualized Assessments
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Multi-User Collaboration
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Proctoring
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Scoring
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Skill Testing
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Surveys
No
Test / Quiz Creation
No
K-12
Attendance Tracking
No
Classroom Management
No
Communication Management
No
Curriculum Management
No
Enrollment Management
No
Financial Management
No
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Student Information / Records
No