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What is Wayfinder?

Created by the d.school at Stanford University, Wayfinder provides a thorough K-12 curriculum aimed at instilling vital skills necessary for future success in students. Its curriculum, rooted in research, emphasizes Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose, all of which are designed to connect classroom experiences with real-world challenges, thereby equipping learners for lifelong achievements. The initiative aims to foster strong relationships, boost student involvement, and enhance overall school climate. Included in the program is the Waypoints assessment suite, which delivers immediate feedback on student progress, allowing for more focused teaching and timely support. With adaptable implementation methods suitable for various environments and educational levels, Wayfinder integrates effortlessly with leading learning management systems. Since its launch in 2015, Wayfinder has garnered positive feedback from both students and educators, reporting notable enhancements in student participation, social consciousness, and personal mission after its adoption. The program has reached learners in over 65 countries worldwide, positively impacting major U.S. districts such as Omaha Public Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Portland Public Schools, and The School District of Philadelphia. Furthermore, Wayfinder has earned the highest Learning Rating from Common Sense Education, reflecting its effectiveness and value in educational settings. This recognition highlights the program's commitment to fostering essential life skills that prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What is Renaissance Star Assessments?

Star Assessments deliver a robust Pre-K–12 assessment ecosystem that helps educators evaluate student achievement, monitor growth, and guide instruction with accuracy and confidence. Built on more than thirty years of learning science and billions of performance data points, Star integrates computer-adaptive technology with curriculum-based measures to provide fast, trustworthy insights across reading, math, early literacy, and bilingual learning. Teachers can assess students in minutes and instantly see skill readiness, mastery indicators, and personalized learning pathways. Administrators benefit from district-, school-, and grade-level reporting that reveals growth patterns, identifies inequities, and informs data-driven decision-making. Families gain clarity through progress updates that show how their children are developing, where they may need support, and how their learning aligns with grade-level expectations. Star’s predictive analytics link results to future performance on ACT, SAT, and state summative exams, giving educators a powerful early-warning system for intervention planning. The platform also includes tools for screening dyslexia risks, supporting emergent bilingual students, and designing targeted small-group instruction. Growth metrics such as Student Growth Percentile (SGP) provide deeper insight into progress beyond raw achievement. State linking studies ensure Star aligns with state-specific standards and summative assessments across the country. Trusted by more than 34,000 schools and backed by extensive peer-reviewed research, Star empowers educators to make high-impact instructional decisions that accelerate student success.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Unify AI

Integrations Supported

Gradelink SIS
Imagine MyPath
Renaissance Next

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Pricing Information

Contact Wayfinder for pricing
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Chromebook

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Wayfinder

Date Founded

2015

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.withwayfinder.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Renaissance Learning

Date Founded

1986

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-assessments/

Categories and Features

Education

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K-12

Not specified

Categories and Features

Assessment

Not specified

K-12

Progress Reports
Skill Testing

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