Literably
Literably, based in San Francisco and operating remotely, offers a literacy assessment system for K-8 students, providing tools to screen for reading difficulties, monitor progress, and diagnose skill gaps.
Literably Services
Literably offers a comprehensive literacy assessment system designed for K-8 students. The system screens students for reading difficulties, monitors their progress as readers, and diagnoses skill gaps. Their suite of assessments includes Oral Reading Fluency (ORF), Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN), and Vocabulary. Both ORF, Phonological Awareness, and Phonics assessments are available in Spanish. In addition to assessments, Literably provides training options such as introductory and advanced webinars, Q&A sessions, customized training, and in-person training sessions.
Literably's Literacy Assessment Tools
Literably's literacy assessment tools include mobile and web apps that enable schools to administer student assessments online. The tools facilitate various literacy assessments including Oral Reading Fluency (ORF), Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN), and Vocabulary. These assessments help identify reading difficulties, monitor student progress, and diagnose skill gaps, aiding educators in tailoring instruction to student needs.
Literably Research and Development
Literably's development has been supported by funding from the US Department of Education. Independent research conducted by a psychometrician demonstrated that Literably's Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessments can predict student performance on the ELA section of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). Moreover, the Literably Universal Screener is currently undergoing a large external validation study, with results expected for the 2024-2025 school year. These studies underline the efficacy and predictive power of Literably’s assessment tools.
Literably Locations and Team
Literably operates from San Francisco, CA, USA, and employs a team of 10 members. The company operates in the education industry and is a part of the Y-Combinator IK12 batch. Literably serves regions including the United States, America/Canada, and remote locations. Their structure allows them to work fully remote, enabling flexibility and outreach across widespread areas.
Literably Training Programs
Literably provides a variety of training programs to help educators effectively use their literacy assessment tools. Training options include Literably 101 - Intro to Literably Webinar, Literably 201 - Advanced Topics Webinar, Literably 301 - Literably for Admins Webinar, Literably Q&A or Customized Training, and In-Person Literably Training. These programs are designed to cater to different levels of familiarity with the Literably system, ensuring users can maximize its effectiveness in their educational environments.