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.

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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.

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.

  1. Assess: Use Star Assessments or FastBridge to screen students and measure performance and growth.
  2. Identify: Gain clear, research-based insights into student strengths, gaps, and readiness for the next skills.
  3. Guide: Deliver targeted instruction, resources, and practice aligned to student needs.
  4. Monitor: Track progress over time and refine instruction to support continuous growth.
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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.

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Premier literacy partners

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Literacy alignments

Amplify CKLA
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EL Education

Premier math partners

Eureka Math 2
Savvas
McGraw Hill

Math alignments

Bluebonnet Learning
Illustrative Mathematics
Engage NY
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Inspire

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.

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Powerful tools connected in one solution

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Proven assessments that you can trust

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.

Funding is available

From federal and state funds to corporate grants, learn more about resources that can help with the purchase of Renaissance products.

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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.

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Where AI Meets Learning Science

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.

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Discover Renaissance Intelligence

Company leaders Chris Bauleke, Todd Brekhus, and Dr. Gene Kerns share the vision, research, and innovation behind Renaissance Intelligence.

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Your questions answered

Renaissance Assessment FAQs

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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