RISE shares the Trust’s vision of using research-based measures to evaluate overall program quality as well as outcome changes in reading, fitness, and social behavior.

Reading:  Oral Reading Fluency

In 2007, measurement of Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) was introduced to evaluate improvements in reading.  Similar to the DIBELS, this standardized, curriculum-based measure is designed to assess reading fluency in one minute.  ORF assessment, however, has extended the grade range to target students from pre-kindergarten up to 12th grade!  The ORF measure has been thoroughly researched and shown to be a reliable and valid indicator of reading proficiency.  All Trust-funded agencies are required to administer this simple assessment to their participants.  Trainings are available for learning how to administer the ORF and how to use the ORF results.  Providers are also able to obtain ORF materials at no cost from Project RISE.

Oral Reading Fluency Assessment Summary Sheet

Click here to download Oral Reading Fluency Assessment Summary Sheet