Province of Manitoba adopts Pearson’s Digital Assessment Library to support student achievement and well-being

July 5, 2023, 13:25 , 13:25 by

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In support of early identification of learning needs, the Manitoba government is investing in early years evaluations and digital assessment tools in English and French for educators and clinicians across the province.

“Our government knows how important it is for educators and clinicians to be able to identify learning needs early on, especially to support literacy instruction and intervention. These new resources will provide teachers and clinicians with equitable access to early identification tools, specialized assessments and interventions to identify student learning needs, and develop supports and programming to improve outcomes.”
~ Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko

The Manitoba government is in partnership with Pearson Clinical Assessment and has invested in the Digital Assessment Library which provides equitable access to assessments that support the early identification of student learning needs. The assessment library includes digital assessment and scoring capabilities and offers more than 40 resources and assessment tools that are used in Manitoba schools every day. This decision allows school divisions who had been purchasing their own digital subscriptions to redirect funding back to resources that can address their students’ additional needs.

New assessment tools are being added regularly, and updated tools are made available through the platform automatically. The digital assessment library materials can also be downloaded before use to ensure access in rural areas and those with limited internet service.

“The opportunity to expand and access more assessment tools and resources is pivotal in supporting all students in their learning and well-being. Now, clinicians, resource teachers and all teachers across Manitoba will have the opportunity to expand and strengthen assessment practices and explore new opportunities to serve all students. This financial investment will allow school divisions to redirect funds to other areas to support student learning. This advancement will undoubtedly lead to better outcomes for Manitoba students.”
~ Bonnie Slimmon Kiliwnik, president, Student Services Administrators’ Association of Manitoba

Pearson Clinical Assessment is increasing the digitization of their assessment tools and makes updated versions of materials available immediately upon revision.