Mastering DESSA Ratings: A Practical Mini-Course

This practical mini-course is designed to prepare educators for completing their DESSA mini and DESSA assessment ratings through step-by-step instructions, modeling, and opportunities to practice. You will learn how to preview assessment questions prior to rating, access ratings in the DESSA System, and complete ratings with confidence and accuracy. This course will also provide an overview of the recommended next steps following rating completion. All users are encouraged to complete this brief module prior to the opening of a rating window.

    1. Welcome!

    2. Before we begin

    1. Accessing DESSA Ratings

    2. Completing DESSA Ratings

    3. Practice Rating

    1. After Rating

    2. Continue Your Learning

    3. Before you go

About this course:

  • 8 lessons
  • 30 minutes
  • Educator-completed DESSA screener and assessment