About the FoRT

Teacher reading with a student in the classroom.The Foundations of Reading Test, too known every bit the FoRT, is designed to appraise a teacher's proficiency and depth of understanding of students' reading and writing development. The exam reflects scientifically based reading research and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

The UWM School of Educational activity offers multiple opportunities to help you lot gear up for this test. Our exam prep courses tin can provide y'all with specific strategies for analyzing and answering FoRT questions, and also as practical advice for studying for this high-stakes exam. We besides provide a study app and so yous tin can exercise on the go. Finally, we offer small-group and individual tutoring opportunities; contact us for more details!

NEW Foundations of Reading Test Self-Paced Modules

Literacy instructors across the University of Wisconsin System offer a self-paced form designed to support participants' understanding of the teaching of reading and appoint in preparation work for the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT 90). Registration and engagement in the grade is free of charge.

This class has enabled open enrollment. Participants can self-enroll in the course using this link URL: https://uws-ce.instructure.com/enroll/L9RACF. Alternatively, they can sign up at https://uws-ce.instructure.com/register and use the following join lawmaking: L9RACF

Get the App!

FoRT App logoNosotros know studying comes in a multifariousness of forms, and sometimes you lot merely have a infinitesimal or two for a quick review. Here's where our FoRT 'app' comes in: employ it as the bus finish, while waiting in line, at the coffee store, or from your couch during commercials. Immerse yourself in all things FoRT!

Only have a few minutes? No problem! Answer but a few questions. Want to sit downward and study for an extended fourth dimension? Sounds great! No matter your preference, if your goal is to pass the FoRT, we desire to help. Come on – give information technology a try!

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Test Prep Back up

UWM offers non-credit and for-credit options for preparing for this high-stakes test. These opportunities are designed to back up individuals seeking a teacher license in all of the following areas:

  • Kindergarten to grade 5 Foundations of Reading logo
  • Reading teacher – initial license only
  • Special education
  • Reading specialist – initial license only

Most of our FoRT test prep courses are two, half-day weekday or Saturday session on the UWM campus. The for-credit pick includes an online component likewise. There are two means to annals, depending on whether you're a current UWM pupil or community fellow member:

Electric current UWM Students

In PAWS, sign up for CURRINS/EXCEDUC 377, which is a one-credit, pass/fail class. Refer to the UWM Schedule of Classes and look for either:

  • CURRINS 377 under "Curriculum and Instruction"
  • EXCEDUC 377 nether "Exceptional Education"

Despite having different prefixes, these courses are identical. Make your option based on whether yous want a course from "Curriculum and Instruction" or a course from "Exceptional Education" to show on your transcript.

Community Members (not electric current UWM students)

The FoRT test prep course is offered in a non-credit choice for community members. Refer to the School of Continuing Pedagogy Website for more information on workshop schedules, program costs, and counterfoil/refund policies.

Note that enrollment in these courses is limited, and current UWM students receive priority. Confirmed registration is required prior to attending sessions.

Contact The states

For questions about the FoRT or our exam preparation supports, please contact usa at fort-prep@uwm.edu.

Other Resource

We recognize at that place are other resources out at that place to help you set for the FoRT. Hither some of our favorites:

Websites

  • Foundations of Reading Study Guide by Jennifer Yaeger (PDF)
  • Foundations of Reading Practise Test (PDF)
  • Practice Test Document with Explanations (PDF)