120. Unpacking Mid-Year Assessment Data
Thu Feb 05 2026
Midyear assessments are in and if you're feeling overwhelmed, or just plain frustrated, this episode is here to help. I’m answering three real teacher questions about assessment results, struggling students, and managing all that data.
In this episode I share:What to do when students aren’t showing the progress you expectedHow to turn midyear data into small group plans that actually move the needleWhy consistent, repeated practice (even if it’s boring) worksTips for talking to families without just giving the problem to themWhat to try if students still don’t know letters or soundsThe system I use to organize assessment data (that won’t make your binder explode)
Send Zeba a voice messageRelated Episodes:Easy Small Group Ideas for Blending and Decoding Success ~ Ep. 119Kindergarten Small Groups for Teaching Letter Sounds ~ Ep. 106Kindergarten Case Study: Supporting Kindergarteners With No Letter Knowledge ~ Ep. 105
Resources:Decodable ReadersCVC Words: Beginning, Middle, End Sounds Phonemic Awareness Games and CentersPD By the Pool Private PodcastBook a Coaching Session
Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafe
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Midyear assessments are in and if you're feeling overwhelmed, or just plain frustrated, this episode is here to help. I’m answering three real teacher questions about assessment results, struggling students, and managing all that data. In this episode I share:What to do when students aren’t showing the progress you expectedHow to turn midyear data into small group plans that actually move the needleWhy consistent, repeated practice (even if it’s boring) worksTips for talking to families without just giving the problem to themWhat to try if students still don’t know letters or soundsThe system I use to organize assessment data (that won’t make your binder explode) Send Zeba a voice messageRelated Episodes:Easy Small Group Ideas for Blending and Decoding Success ~ Ep. 119Kindergarten Small Groups for Teaching Letter Sounds ~ Ep. 106Kindergarten Case Study: Supporting Kindergarteners With No Letter Knowledge ~ Ep. 105 Resources:Decodable ReadersCVC Words: Beginning, Middle, End Sounds Phonemic Awareness Games and CentersPD By the Pool Private PodcastBook a Coaching Session Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafe Mentioned in...