This practice guide explains how to select and administer student reading assessments in an MTSS approach, including identifying important criteria when choosing reading assessments. It’s the third part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Decision Tree covers 3 types of assessment: 

  • universal screening 
  • diagnostic 
  • progress monitoring. 

This practice guide explains how to choose and administer universal and diagnostic student reading assessments in an MTSS approach, including providing criteria to consider when choosing assessments for your own context. 

It’s the third part of a series of guidance created in partnership with the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF)

Progress monitoring is explained further in AERO's Choosing, Monitoring and Modifying Reading Interventions in MTSS practice guide.