VERA Nevada
VERA-NV integrates ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA) and SBAC 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-NV 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 SBAC 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.
Nevada Data Systems
VERA-NV integrates with Nevada'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 domains.
Smarter Balanced assessments for ELA and Mathematics aligned to Nevada Academic Content Standards.
State reporting system providing comprehensive district and school performance data.
Nevada School Performance Framework measures school progress on state indicators.
Accountability Integration
NSPF rates schools on academic achievement, growth, graduation rates, and English Learner progress. VERA-NV displays NSPF scores alongside Type 4 detection to show how identification gaps affect overall performance.
Nevada 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.
Under ESSA, Nevada must demonstrate progress for all student subgroups. Identifying Type 4 candidates helps districts provide appropriate interventions that improve outcomes.
Clark County School District (Las Vegas) is the 5th largest district in the US with over 300,000 students. Early Type 4 identification can significantly impact statewide outcomes.
Pilot Districts
Initial deployment includes Nevada's largest and most diverse districts, selected for their significant English Learner populations and established data reporting infrastructure.
| District | District ID | EL Population | NSPF Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County School District | 02 | Very High (18%) | 52.5 |
| Washoe County School District | 16 | High (18%) | 58.2 |
| Carson City School District | 01 | High (15%) | 55.8 |
| Elko County School District | 04 | Moderate (12%) | 61.3 |
| Lyon County School District | 09 | Moderate (12%) | 54.2 |
| Douglas County School District | 03 | Low (8%) | 65.4 |
| Nye County School District | 12 | Low (9%) | 48.6 |
| Churchill County School District | 05 | Moderate (10%) | 57.1 |
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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