These resources may be used in program planning and describe how to understand and use candidates' performance information.
Understanding and Analyzing Program Data
Information about reports provided to educator preparation programs and the state education agency
ResultsAnalyzer™ Information
Information on how to use this online tool to view, analyze, and complete reports using test results data
Technical Information
Technical Manual (updated annually)
The Foundations of Reading test is administered by the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. It was originally developed for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program. Information regarding the initial development and validation of the Foundations of Reading test is available in the MTEL Technical Manual . Additional development activities were conducted with panels of educators in other states where the Foundations of Reading test is used.
Test Validity and Reliability