What is Istation, and what problem is it built to solve?

Istation is an educational technology company providing e-learning solutions for students from pre-K through 12th grade. Its offerings address student assessment and learning needs through adaptive assessments, curriculum resources, personalized instruction, and data profiles across areas including reading, math, and Spanish literacy.

What languages does Istation support?

Istation supports 1 language: English.

What company sizes is Istation designed for?

Istation is designed for teams of all sizes.

Which industries is Istation built to serve?

Istation is built to serve these industries: Higher Education E-Learning Primary/Secondary Education

Does Istation offer an open API, and what does it integrate with?

Istation offers an open API, which lets teams connect their own systems and workflows. Its listed integrations include: Education platforms: ClassLink and Clever

What support options are available, and is live/human support included?

Support options include phone support, email/help desk, and a knowledge base.

What training resources are available to help teams get started?

Video training resources are available to help teams get started.

The G2 on Istation

UE

Verified User in Education Management

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/19/2017

"Great when used like it is intended to be used."

3.5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

That is interactive for the kids to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Our district believes it is the solveall Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Istation:

Use it like it is intended. Don't just do the ISIP test and never have your kids get in again until the next month. Have them work on it for the allotted time and encourage parents to use it at home too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Istation solving and how is that benefiting you?

It shows that some of our kids are more than capable to read but choose not to. That it does help my low of the low babies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MP

Millicent P.

School Psychologist

Primary/Secondary Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/22/2017

"Fun & Easy to Use for Students"

4/5

What do you like best about Istation?

I like that it is individual student based, meets each child where they are, and progresses at their pace. I especially love that it keeps regular data in student progress. The children seem to enjoy using the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Some of the data doesn't easily correlate to the other student growth measures that we use in the school. However, there is a chart provided by the system that helps to translate and compare data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Istation:

You should consider purchasing the corresponding I-Station math program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Istation solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are using this program for Response to Intervention at the Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels. We have seen student growth across primary grade levels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AE

Verified User in Education Management

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/29/2017

"Istation for data"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

I like that istation automatically tiers each child Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

The tier is based off one test instead of continuous progress Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AE

Verified User in Education Management

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/10/2018

"Not very effective"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

Quick assessment of a student's knowledge and ability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Is not very accurate and doesn’t meet most students' needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AE

Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/10/2018

"Great intervention for struggling readers"

5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

Intervention strategies for students that are struggling readers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

None at this time. It is a very useful product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CS

Consuelo S.

Dual Language Teacher

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/17/2017

"Great for analyzing student data!"

5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

Ease of data management makes analyzing it easier on me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Not very user friendly needs more ease when switching thru options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SW

S.-Y. Kevin W.

Associate Professor

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/12/2017

"a useful application to enhance reading comprehension"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Istation?

user friendly, even to students who are minors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Some questions may not be challenging enough to engage users - better design to detect users' level Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CR

Verified User in Research

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/4/2018

"Good Formative Reading Assessment"

4/5

What do you like best about Istation?

Interactive individualized way of assessing each student's level and areas for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Istation?

Often misunderstood as summative test. Users should understand this is for pinpointing individual student's areas in need of improvement as well as charting progress across the academic year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What training resources are available to help teams get started?

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