KPM: What do the KPM color coding benchmarks mean?

 Answer

Color coding represents important benchmarks because it provides the classroom teacher with a way to effectively communicate with other educators and families (e.g., your child appears to be “on track” within the letter naming domain as indicated by the green color). KPM uses three color-coded benchmark categories that can be interpreted as follows:

On Track (green): The student’s performance is above the cut-off score and indicates the student is progressing as expected within a given skill (e.g., letter naming, mathematics).

Monitor (yellow): The student’s performance is approaching the cut-off score that indicates on-track development. This area should be monitored to ensure adequate progress is made.

Support (red): The student’s score is below the cut-off that indicates additional assessment and/or support is recommended.

The Circle Kindergarten Progress Monitoring (KPM) Dyslexia Screener is part of the CLI Engage platform and is used to identify kindergarten students who may be at risk for dyslexia. Here's a brief overview of the guide and the corresponding color codes:

KPM Dyslexia Screener Guide

The KPM Dyslexia Screener is administered at the end of the school year (Wave 3). It includes various measures that align with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements for dyslexia screening12.

Color Codes for Results

The results of the dyslexia screener are color-coded to indicate the level of risk:

Red: Indicates the student is at risk for reading difficulties and may need additional support.

Yellow: Indicates the student is at moderate risk and may benefit from targeted interventions.

Green: Indicates the student is not at risk and is performing at expected levels.

For more detailed information, please refer to the KPM Toolkit, which includes the KPM User Guide and links to the Dyslexia Benchmarks and Indicators webpage.

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