Press Release: Foundations in Learning : Foundations in Learning Launches iASK, an Online Screener and Diagnostic Tool for Struggling Readers

Foundations in Learning (FIL) today announced the release of the Iowa Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (iASK)--a new diagnostic and screening tool used to identify specific areas of need for struggling readers in middle school. iASK addresses an urgent need for this currently underserved group of students. According to the National Assessment of Education Procurement (NAEP), two thirds of U.S. middle school students are not proficient readers. Half of those students do not have automatic word recognition skills, which are essential for reading fluency and comprehension.