The Leader in Diagnostic Assessments

Pro-Core is a comprehensive learning system with more than 20 years of experience supporting student success on state achievement and graduation assessments. In response to updated Ohio Department of Education and Workforce requirements, Pro-Core provides multiple measures of High-Quality Student Data (HQSD) to support teacher evaluation and instructional decision-making.

Pro Core assessments are available across 44 grades and subjects, serving students in Grades 2–12. The system delivers diagnostic, grouping, and intervention reports in English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Pro-Core Highlights

Standards-Aligned Assessments

Fully aligned to Ohio Learning Standards in:

• Reading/English Language Arts (Grades 2–12)
• Mathematics (Grades 2–12), including Integrated Math I–III, Algebra I–II, and Geometry
• Social Studies (Grades 2–12), including American History, American Government, and Modern World History
• Science (Grades 2–12), including Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry

Flexible and Scalable Implementation

Pro-Core is scalable by grade, subject, classroom, building, or district and is accessible through secure internet access from school or home to support remote learning.

Instructionally Focused Design

• Assessment content aligned to individual state learning standards
• Short-cycle, formative, and summative assessments for every grade and subject
• Assessment items designed to measure higher-order thinking skills
• Support for constructed-response items with flexible grading options

Robust Reporting and Support

• Immediate scoring to support grouping, intervention, and instructional planning
• Longitudinal data reporting for historical analysis
• Professional development offered online or onsite
• Dedicated customer support, including phone help desk services, at no additional cost
• Cost-effective pricing comparable to or lower than major vendors

State Learning Standards Assessments

Pro-Core provides two distinct measures of student achievement in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies for Grades 2–12.

Form Assessments (A, B, and C)

Three parallel assessments administered throughout the school year:

• Form A: Diagnostic pretest administered at the beginning of the year
• Form B: (optional): Formative assessment administered midyear
• Form C: End-of-year post-test providing valid student growth measures and teacher effectiveness data

These assessments follow state test blueprints and identify instructional strengths and areas for improvement to support long-term school and district goals.

Short Cycle Web Assessments (SCWA)

Administered throughout the school year, SCWAs include:

• Individual assessments for each learning standard
• Weekly progress reports
• Detailed formative data to support timely instructional interventions
• Constructed-response assessments with provided rubrics

High-Quality Student Data

Pro-Core meets all Ohio requirements for High-Quality Student Data and is an approved vendor across all 44 criteria. The system is designed specifically for Ohio Learning Standards, with a 98.8% alignment rating based on independent educator analysis.

Additional features include:

• Multiple question types aligned to Ohio state assessments
• Immediate feedback for students
• Built-in accessibility features to support equitable assessment
• Detailed reports at the district, school, classroom, and student levels showing both achievement and growth

Integrated Learning Management System

Pro-Core’s Learning Management System provides a centralized dashboard that enables teachers to:

• Assign and customize assessments
• Manage class rosters
• Monitor student progress and performance

The Progress Monitor offers efficient, one-click reporting with flexible filters and drill-down capabilities. Teachers can easily view assessment data at a high level or analyze individual student performance by learning standard.

Pro-Core seamlessly integrates short-cycle, baseline, formative, and summative data, supporting informed decisions related to instruction, grouping, and intervention.