Throughout the school year, your child may use i-Ready as one of the tools that helps teachers understand their learning and plan next steps in their learning journey.
What is i-Ready?
i-Ready is a digital program used in Highline for assessment and personalized instruction in reading and math. It helps teachers understand what students know, where they are growing, and where they may need additional support or challenge.
There are two parts of i-Ready that families may hear about:
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i-Ready Inform is an assessment students take at designated points during the school year in reading and mathematics. It was previously called i-Ready Diagnostic.
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i-Ready Personalized Instruction is an optional tool that provides lessons based on a student’s learning needs. It can help students practice skills and make progress over time. Talk with your child’s teacher to learn more about how and when your child may use this tool.
When will students take i-Ready Inform?
Most students in kindergarten through grade 9 take i-Ready Inform in reading and math. Students in 10th through 12th grade may also participate, and students in Dual Language programs may take the Spanish Reading Assessment.
For the 2026-27 school year, the testing windows are:
- Fall: September 7–October 2
- Winter: January 4–February 5
- Spring: April 26–May 21
Schools will share specific information about when students will participate.
How do teachers use the results?
Teachers use i-Ready results alongside classroom work, observations and other assessments. It helps teachers:
- See student strengths and areas for growth.
- Plan instruction and additional support or challenge.
- Talk with students about learning and progress.
How will families see results?
Highline is working to give families and students access to i-Ready Inform results through ParentVUE and StudentVUE. This will help families stay informed about student learning and progress throughout the school year. We will share more details, including timing, as soon as they are finalized.
How can families help?
- Encourage your child to take their time and do their best during the assessment.
- Ask what they are proud of and what they are working on.
- Let them know some questions may feel easy and others may feel challenging.
- Celebrate growth and effort.
- Talk with your child's teacher about results and learning goals.