Mississippi screening solutions
State-approved tools to support literacy, math, dyslexia, behavior, and readiness screening.
Helping Mississippi districts meet screening requirements with confidence
Renaissance offers state-approved screeners that support key initiatives, including dyslexia, mathematics, adolescent literacy, and kindergarten readiness.
| MDE Programs (approved lists – district choice) | Available Renaissance Screeners and Grades |
|---|---|
| Literacy-Based Promotion Act: Screener and Diagnostic Tools | Star Assessments Grades Pre-K–12 FastBridge Grades K–12 (includes Adaptive Reading, CBMreading, and earlyReading English) |
| Universal Behavior Screeners | SAEBRS Grades K–12 |
| Dyslexia Screeners | FastBridge Grades K–1 Star CBM Grades K–1 |
| Assessment for IDEA Annual Performance Report (APR) Indicator 7 |
myIGDIs for Preschool |
Available for the 2026–2027 school year
| MDE Programs (Renaissance products required to be administered by all districts)* | Required Screeners and Grades |
|---|---|
| KRA | Star Early Literacy Grades Pre-K–K |
| K–5 Math (M3) | Star Math Grades K–5 |
| Adolescent Literacy Initiative (ALI) | Star Reading Grades 4–8 |
*Please note that these MDE screening programs are separate from federally mandated state accountability assessments.
Check out the news releases
Mississippi Approves Star CBM Reading and FastBridge as Dyslexia Screeners for Grades K–1
Professional development resources for Mississippi educators
Test administration manuals
Mississippi K Readiness Assessment Test Administration Manual
Mississippi ALI Assessment Test Administration Manual
Mississippi M3 Assessment Test Administration Manual
Test administrator training decks
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