Purpose

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides clear, step-by-step guidance for 9th grade Math and ELA teachers to implement IXL effectively throughout the 2026-27 school year. This SOP ensures consistent diagnostic assessment, targeted intervention within core classes, ASPIRE preparation, and student engagement.

Quick Reference

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Key Deadlines

Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

Step 1: Understand the Three Phases (Overview)

IXL implementation follows three distinct phases throughout the 2026-27 school year:

Phase I: Diagnostic + Intervention (Aug 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026)

Phase II: ASPIRE Test Preparation (Jan 11 – Apr 2, 2027)

Phase III: Return to Diagnostic + Remediation (April 12 – May 14, 2027)

Step 2: Administer Universal Screeners and Diagnostics

Universal Screener Schedule

These are administered 3 times per year in the ELA and Math classroom by those teachers. Review the guides below for the clearest communication to students.

Universal Screener Target Completion Date Window Opens Purpose
Beginning-of-Year August 14, 2026 ~August 11, 2026 Baseline skill levels, initial placement
Mid-Year December 18, 2026 ~December 4, 2026 Progress monitoring
End-of-Year May 14, 2027 ~May 1, 2027 Year-end growth, summer planning

LevelUp Diagnostic Schedule