An assessment solution that turns data into action
Renaissance Assessment is a flexible pre-K–12 solution that keeps educators at the center by transforming student data into actionable insights—so they can spend less time testing and more time helping every student grow and succeed.
One unified assessment solution. More clarity. Less complexity.
The Renaissance Assessment solution, powered by Renaissance Intelligence, connects screening, progress monitoring, and formative assessment into one cohesive experience—helping educators move from data to action with clarity and confidence.
With flexible assessment options through Star Assessments and FastBridge, educators can identify learning gaps, personalize instruction, and support every learner.
Powered by trusted, responsible AI, Renaissance Assessment surfaces clear insights and next steps to help educators make informed instructional decisions.
Transform student data into meaningful learning outcomes
The Renaissance Assessment solution goes beyond measuring performance in reading and math. It’s a cohesive approach that delivers reliable, actionable data—enhanced by AI-powered insights—to support personalized instruction and practice, so educators can confidently move from what students know to what’s next and accelerate growth for every learner.
Turn data into action
Identify student needs early and guide next steps with clear, real-time insights.
Support every learner
Understand each student with a complete view of academic and non-academic needs.
Assess less, teach more
Save time with brief, reliable assessments for screening and progress monitoring.
Teach with confidence
Use clear insights to target instruction, group students, and guide every student’s success.
How it works
From insight to instruction—seamlessly
The Renaissance Assessment solution creates a continuous cycle of teaching and learning by providing consistent data throughout the year to help educators guide instruction and support each student’s growth.
Assess: Use Star Assessments or FastBridge to screen students and measure performance and growth.
Identify: Gain clear, research-based insights into student strengths, gaps, and readiness for the next skills.
Guide: Deliver targeted instruction, resources, and practice aligned to student needs.
Monitor: Track progress over time and refine instruction to support continuous growth.
Core program alignment
Works with your core, not around it
Renaissance partners with leading core publishers to help maintain alignment and move from assessment to action. Resources are organized by textbook unit, standard, or skill, and recommendations highlight where students may need support, where they’re ready to extend, and what to do next.
Powered by a unified Education Intelligence System
Renaissance Intelligence connects assessment, instruction, and practice to deliver consistent, actionable insights. For assessment, it unifies screening, progress monitoring, and phonics diagnostics—powering clear next steps, resource alignment, and instructional decisions while keeping educators in control.
Renaissance Assessment brings together key capabilities in one cohesive solution, giving educators the tools they need to assess, understand, and support every learner.
Flexible assessment choice
Select the assessment approach that works best for your district:
Star Assessments or FastBridge for screening and progress monitoring
Then extend your insights with additional tools included with either choice:
SAEBRS to understand student wellbeing and behavior
Star Phonics to identify foundational reading strengths and skill gaps
Knowledge Checks for quick, in-the-moment formative insights
Comprehensive insight into student learning
Gain a complete view of every student with connected data across multiple measures:
Academic performance data to understand achievement and growth
Phonics diagnostics to pinpoint foundational skill gaps
Behavior insights to support social-emotional needs
Combined data views to identify strengths, gaps, and next steps
Real-time data and actionable reporting
Access clear, immediate insights that help you make confident instructional decisions:
Immediate reporting after assessment completion
Easy-to-interpret data visualizations to identify trends
Clear next steps to support instruction and intervention
Progress tracking over time to monitor student growth
Connected to instruction and practice
Move seamlessly from assessment to action with tools that support everyday teaching:
Direct connections to instructional resources aligned to student needs
Support for whole class, small group, and individualized instruction
Embedded, standards-aligned content to guide teaching
Integration with connected instructional and practice tools, like myON and Nearpod, to reinforce learning
Actionable insights for educators
Insights that help every educator make confident decisions
From district priorities to classroom impact
Renaissance Assessment helps leaders, educators, and students connect assessment data to daily instruction. By bringing screening, progress monitoring, and formative insights together in one cohesive workflow, every role is equipped to support stronger student outcomes.
Gain visibility. Drive system-wide impact.
Renaissance Assessment provides a clear, system-wide view of performance and growth—helping district leaders make informed decisions that support all schools and students.
Monitor performance and growth across schools
Identify trends and allocate resources strategically
Evaluate program effectiveness with confidence
Drive instructional consistency and student success
Renaissance Assessment helps school leaders connect data to daily practice, ensuring consistent, effective instruction across classrooms.
Track student progress and performance schoolwide
Identify students who need support or enrichment
Guide instructional priorities and support teacher decision making
Turn data into instructional action
Renaissance Assessment gives teachers clear, timely insights to confidently plan, differentiate, and adjust instruction to meet every student’s needs.
Quickly understand what students know and need next
Group students and deliver targeted instruction
Use formative insights to guide daily teaching decisions
Professional learning that supports success
Renaissance provides ongoing professional learning and in-app support to help educators confidently use assessment data to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
Extensive research supports the accuracy and effectiveness of the Renaissance Assessment solution in measuring student performance and growth. Backed by decades of research and real-world implementation, Renaissance Assessment provides reliable, data-driven insights that help educators make informed instructional decisions, track achievement over time, and confidently support every student’s path to success.
Highly rated by NCII
Star Assessments and FastBridge are highly rated for both screening and progress monitoring by the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII).
Trusted by educators nationwide
Renaissance assessments are used in thousands of schools across all 50 states—supporting millions of students with reliable data to inform instruction and measure growth.
Built on real-world data
Built on billions of data points and decades of research, Renaissance Assessment helps educators confidently inform decisions, track progress, and improve outcomes for every learner.
Funding is available
From federal and state funds to corporate grants, learn more about resources that can help with the purchase of Renaissance products.
Discover research, thought leadership, and practical guidance designed to help educators and district leaders better connect assessment, instruction, and AI-powered insights to support student learning.
Explore how Renaissance is approaching AI in education responsibly—examining both the opportunities and the challenges while keeping teaching, learning, and student outcomes at the center.
Have questions about how the Renaissance Assessment solution works and how it supports teaching and learning? Below are answers to the most common questions from district leaders and educators—covering how the solution supports screening and progress monitoring, connects to instruction and practice, and delivers actionable insights to improve student outcomes.
What is the Renaissance Assessment solution?
The Renaissance Assessment solution provides efficient tools for universal screening and progress monitoring in reading and math across pre-K–12. Districts can choose Star Assessments or FastBridge to measure student performance and growth, using computer-adaptive tests (CAT) and curriculum-based measures (CBM).
Additional tools, including Star Phonics, SAEBRS, and Knowledge Checks, give educators a more complete view of student learning—helping to identify skill gaps, understand student wellbeing, and monitor progress over time.
With immediate, easy-to-understand reporting, educators gain actionable insights to guide instruction, support interventions, and make confident decisions that improve student outcomes.
What makes Renaissance Assessment different from other assessment solutions?
Renaissance offers a flexible, unified assessment solution that connects data, instruction, and practice, without siloed systems. Renaissance Assessment also aligns with widely used ELA and math curricula and includes trustworthy AI tools to support teachers in the classroom, such as a Lesson Plan Generator, Quiz Generator, Worksheet Generator, and Text Leveler.
How are assessment results used?
Educators rely on assessment results for various purposes. Renaissance assessments are not pass/fail, but rather a tool to get a more complete picture of what students know and provide educators with the data they need to inform instruction and guide practice—ensuring all students are learning and growing.
How does Renaissance Assessment connect to classroom instruction and practice?
Renaissance Assessment connects to instruction and practice by providing immediate, data-driven insights that allow teachers to identify what students know and what they are ready to learn next to support every student’s unique learning path. Data from Renaissance Assessments directly informs instruction and individualized student practice through connected instructional and practice tools, helping educators turn insights into action and reinforce learning.
How does Renaissance Assessment work with a district’s core curriculum?
Renaissance Assessment is designed to work alongside your district’s core curriculum—not replace it.
Assessment insights align with widely used math and ELA curricula, helping educators identify what students are ready to learn next and connect those insights directly to daily instruction.
This alignment makes it easier to support whole class, small group, and individualized instruction while staying grounded in the curriculum teachers already use—saving time and improving instructional consistency.
What is Renaissance Intelligence?
Renaissance Intelligence is a unified Education Intelligence System that connects assessment, instruction, and practice to give educators a clear, complete view of student learning.
It brings together data from multiple sources and uses advanced analytics and AI to surface meaningful insights, highlight trends, and recommend next steps—so educators can spend less time analyzing data and more time supporting students.
Is Star Evaluaciones included in the Renaissance Assessment solution?
Yes. Star Evaluaciones (Star Assessments in Spanish) is included in the Renaissance Assessment solution. Note, however, that Spanish instructional content is not available at this time.
How does Renaissance Assessment support MTSS and RTI?
Renaissance Assessment supports MTSS and RTI frameworks with universal screening and progress monitoring, along with phonics diagnostics, non-academic assessment, and instructional resources to guide instruction and intervention.
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