VERA Colorado
VERA-CO integrates ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA) and CMAS assessment data to identify students who speak well but struggle with writing. The oral-written delta reveals Type 4 dyslexia candidates who might otherwise be overlooked.
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Type 4 dyslexia candidates demonstrate strong oral communication abilities but significant challenges with written expression. VERA-CO uses the delta between ACCESS Speaking scores and Writing domain performance to flag students for further evaluation.
ACCESS for ELLs Speaking domain scores measure oral language production, fluency, and comprehension in classroom contexts.
ACCESS Writing domain and CMAS ELA scores capture written expression, organization, and conventions.
When the oral-written delta exceeds 8 points, the student is flagged as a Type 4 candidate requiring additional screening.
Colorado Data Systems
VERA-CO integrates with Colorado's established assessment and accountability systems, using publicly available district-level data to identify patterns that warrant individual student review.
WIDA's English language proficiency assessment measuring Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Colorado Measures of Academic Success for ELA and Mathematics aligned to Colorado Academic Standards.
Colorado Department of Education provides comprehensive district and school performance data.
School Performance Framework measures school progress across achievement, growth, and postsecondary readiness.
Accountability Integration
Colorado's SPF rates schools across Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Postsecondary/Workforce Readiness. VERA-CO displays SPF scores alongside Type 4 detection to show how identification gaps affect performance.
Colorado uses WIDA ACCESS composite and domain scores to determine English Learner exit eligibility. Students with high speaking but low writing scores may meet oral thresholds while struggling academically.
Colorado's READ Act requires literacy intervention for struggling readers. VERA-CO helps identify Type 4 candidates who need writing-specific support beyond traditional reading interventions.
Denver, Aurora, and Adams 12 have significant English Learner populations. Early Type 4 identification in these districts can significantly improve statewide outcomes.
Pilot Districts
Initial deployment includes Colorado's largest and most diverse districts, selected for their significant English Learner populations and established data reporting infrastructure.
| District | Code | EL Population | SPF Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools | 0880 | Very High (35%) | 62.5 |
| Aurora Public Schools | 0030 | Very High (40%) | 55.3 |
| Greeley-Evans 6 | 1210 | Very High (40%) | 54.8 |
| Adams 12 Five Star | 0500 | High (20%) | 67.3 |
| Jefferson County R-1 | 0010 | Moderate (11%) | 71.2 |
| Cherry Creek 5 | 0080 | High (15%) | 74.8 |
| Douglas County RE-1 | 0900 | Low (7%) | 78.4 |
| Poudre R-1 | 2180 | Moderate (12%) | 70.2 |
Get Started
Access district-level assessment data, run Type 4 screening analysis, and identify students who need additional evaluation for learning differences.
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