The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 2, Levels K-Z)
Unlock the power of assessment to strengthen every reading lesson.
In this two-day workshop, learn how to use the BAS 2.0 system to assess students’ reading behaviors in word-solving, fluency, and comprehension. Use what you learn to make informed instructional decisions to support every reader’s growth.
- Classroom Teachers & Interventionists
- Literacy Coaches & Teacher Leaders
The Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) 2.0 is designed to make it easier than ever for educators to assess students’ reading behaviors including word-solving, fluency, and comprehension. Used with students in grades 3–8 (System 2), the BAS 2.0 features fiction and nonfiction texts, book-specific comprehension rubrics, and writing about reading prompts that are similar to those in standardized tests. Through demonstration, guided practice, and discussion, you will learn how to administer, score, and analyze the Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 and then learn how to use the information to guide teaching.
Discover how BAS 2.0 can help you understand what your readers in grades 3–8 can do—and what they need to continue growing.
Workshop Outcomes
- Record and analyze oral reading behaviors including word solving and fluency with consistency and reliability.
- Conduct a standardized comprehension conversation and use book-specific rubrics for scoring.
- Administer and score the writing about reading assessment.
- Determine independent, instructional, and placement reading levels.
- Determine the instructional implications for whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction using assessment results.
You’ll earn 10 clock hours for this training.
Linda Murphy, Associate Director, Literacy Programs
Linda Murphy has been a member of the Center for Literacy Teaching and Instructional Leadership for the past six years, serving as both an Intermediate Trainer and Associate Director of Literacy Programs.
Prior to joining the Center, Linda held a variety of leadership and instructional positions in New York school districts. Her experience includes serving as an intermediate school principal, Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Reading, district trainer for Literacy Collaborative Intermediate, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and classroom teacher.
Linda holds certifications in Elementary Education and School District Administration and brings extensive expertise in literacy instruction, leadership development, and educator professional learning.
Required Materials
You must have access to the digital resources found in the Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 Levels K-Z (System 2) to participate in this institute. To learn more about purchasing the Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 1), click here.
Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policies
You have until one week before the first day of this offering to cancel your registration. The cancellation deadline is Tuesday, September 22, 2026. There is a $50 cancellation fee. If you request a cancellation after the deadline, you will not be issued a refund. Substitution requests are acceptable. Please email centerliteracyteaching@lesley.edu if you have a cancellation or substitution request.
Registration Deadline
The registration portal closes at 5 pm ET on September 28, 2026.
Requirements for Participation
After the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance for your participation. To receive a complete certificate, participation during the specified times is required. Additional work may be assigned to meet the clock hours.
In-Person or Virtual Attendance
You may choose to attend this training in-person at Lesley University or virtually in real time. Should any of the conditions change and it is determined the training will be offered virtually only, you will be notified as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact us before reserving travel and lodging.
If you choose to attend in-person, the training room will have Lesley University’s HyFlex Classroom Technology to support an engaging learning environment for in-person and virtual participants. If you have questions about in-person or virtual attendance, please email us at centerliteracyteaching@lesley.edu.
On-Site Professional Development
We can deliver this training to your school/district. This option can be delivered virtually or in-person for a group within your school/district. For detailed costs, complete our online form to request this training for your school/district and we will contact you.
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