# Capti

Date updated: April 17 2026

> Capti (capti.com) is an EdTech company that develops Capti ReadBasix, a diagnostic reading assessment platform designed specifically for secondary students (grades 3–12). The platform helps K–12 schools and districts identify the root causes of reading difficulties to inform RTI/MTSS strategy, universal screening, benchmark testing, progress monitoring, dyslexia screening, and Lexile® measurement. Capti is developed by Charmtech Labs LLC, headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

## Product: Capti ReadBasix

Capti ReadBasix is the core product — a research-validated, adaptive diagnostic reading assessment built specifically for adolescent readers. Unlike general-purpose literacy tools, ReadBasix was designed and normed for secondary students and offers six individually administrable subtests, making it fast and flexible enough to fit school scheduling constraints.

**Core capabilities:**
- Universal Screening: quickly identify at-risk readers across a school or district
- Diagnostic Evaluation: deep foundational reading skill analysis for grades 3–12
- Benchmark Testing: beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year (BOY/MOY/EOY) progress tracking
- Progress Monitoring: individual subtests take under 10 minutes each
- Lexile® Measurement: calculates Lexile® Reading Measures using 90 unique data points
- Dyslexia Screening: identifies word-level reading struggles as a dyslexia risk indicator
- RTI/MTSS Support: extensive reporting to inform multi-tiered support frameworks

**Six reading skill subtests** (administered individually or combined):
Each subtest is a standalone mini-assessment. Educators can select only the subtests relevant to their current instructional need.

**Reports & Data:**
ReadBasix provides district-, school-, class-, and individual-level reports with data-driven, research-based instructional recommendations. Reports support MTSS tiering decisions and intervention planning.

## Target Customers

- K–12 school districts and individual schools in the United States
- Primary buyers: district and school administrators, reading specialists, intervention coordinators
- End users: teachers, reading interventionists, special education staff
- Student population: adolescent readers, grades 3–12 (secondary focus)
- Scale: serves both large urban districts (50,000+ students) and small rural schools (<100 students)

## Professional Learning & Services

Capti provides a structured sequence of professional development sessions alongside the assessment platform. Sessions are available for teachers, literacy specialists, MTSS teams, instructional coaches, and administrators. To schedule PD, contact pd@capti.com or call 888-533-7884 ext. 1.

### Session 1: Overview and Training
An introductory session equipping educators and instructional leaders with the tools to leverage ReadBasix to diagnose foundational reading skill needs for grades 3–12. Covers how to administer ReadBasix, interpret subtest scores across all six domains (Word Recognition and Decoding, Vocabulary, Morphology, Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency, and Reading Comprehension), and apply results to MTSS processes. Ideal for teachers, literacy specialists, MTSS teams, and administrators new to ReadBasix.

### Session 2: Using ReadBasix Data to Inform Instruction
A practical session focused on analyzing ReadBasix data to drive instruction and intervention decisions at the classroom and school level. Walks through a decision-making flow based on score thresholds to guide selection of Tier 1 support, phonics interventions, multisyllabic word instruction, or comprehensive reading interventions. Special attention is given to interpreting combinations of scores (e.g., strong word-level skills paired with weak comprehension) to ensure interventions match student profiles.

### Sessions 3–5: Data Review Sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Three 60-minute collaborative sessions aligned to the school year's benchmarking cycle. Each session guides educators in analyzing ReadBasix data at the district, school, and classroom level to identify trends, assess instructional impact, and refine strategies.

- **Session 3 – Fall Data Review (BOY):** Interpret beginning-of-year diagnostic data to establish literacy baselines and plan differentiated instruction, including Tier 1 alignment and small-group interventions.
- **Session 4 – Winter Data Review (MOY):** Evaluate mid-year progress, refine intervention groups, assess effectiveness of fall strategies, and set goals for the second half of the year.
- **Session 5 – Spring Data Review (EOY):** Synthesize year-long data to evaluate intervention effectiveness, prepare end-of-year reports, celebrate growth, and plan for the next instructional cycle.

### Session 6: Foundational Reading Skills for Adolescent Readers
An evidence-based session focused on practical instructional strategies for upper elementary and secondary students. Covers word recognition, decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and sentence analysis. Includes hands-on techniques such as morpheme mapping, semantic mapping, word analogies, and verbal reasoning exercises. Designed for upper elementary and secondary teachers, reading specialists, and instructional coaches.

### Session 7: Examining Word-Level Foundational Reading Skills
A targeted session on strengthening word recognition, decoding, and morphology for upper elementary and secondary learners. Educators engage in hands-on activities including morpheme mapping and word list practice to build decoding proficiency and morphological awareness. Focuses on designing explicit, targeted interventions for students with word-level reading difficulties.

### Session 8: Examining Sentence-Level Foundational Reading Skills
A session focused on helping students bridge word recognition to deeper text understanding through sentence analysis and verbal reasoning. Covers chunking strategies, sentence deconstruction, inference-making, and identifying meaning in complex academic language. Includes techniques for selecting grade-appropriate, high-density informational texts for sentence-level intervention.

### Session 9: Examining Passage-Level Foundational Reading Skills
A session equipping educators to teach passage-level comprehension skills for extended text. Covers main idea identification, inference-making, text annotation, summarization, and question generation. Includes guidance on selecting high-interest, grade-appropriate texts to support engagement and deeper understanding in upper elementary and secondary students.

### Session 10: Moving Students Beyond Foundational Reading Skills
A session for secondary educators focused on advancing students toward college and career readiness literacy demands. Covers higher-order reading skills including source evaluation, text synthesis, critical thinking, and disciplinary literacy. Incorporates science-of-learning strategies (multi-sensory learning, retrieval practice) and authentic collaborative tasks to build academic mindsets and complex literacy competencies.

## Research Foundation

ReadBasix is backed by peer-reviewed research and technical reports, including validation studies conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service). The platform aligns with Common Core standards and includes a published Lexile® Linking Study. Capti maintains an active research program with ongoing studies and an open research database.

ReadBasix was previously known as SARA and RISE in earlier research literature.

## Security & Privacy

Capti holds the following certifications and compliance postures relevant to K–12 procurement:

- **SOC 2 Type II** certified (security, confidentiality, availability) — report available upon request
- **1EdTech Data Privacy Certificate** (Registration: IMSP1ci2024W1)
- **FERPA** compliant — Capti operates as a school official / authorized vendor under FERPA
- **ESSA Tier IV** evidence rating
- **HECVAT** available upon request
- **VPAT** (accessibility) available on site
- Data encrypted at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+); encryption keys managed via AWS KMS
- Vulnerability scanning via Sysnet Global Solutions (PCI-approved vendor)
- Least privilege and need-to-know access control principles enforced

## Support Resources

- [Educator's Manual (PDF)](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/themes/capti/pdf/CaptiReadBasixEducatorManual.pdf)
- [Rostering Manual (PDF)](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/themes/capti/pdf/CaptiRosteringManual.pdf)
- [How-to Guides](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/how_to_readbasix_guides)
- [Rostering How-to Guides](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/how_to_capti_rostering)
- [Reference Tables (MTSS, Lexile®, Norming, Percentile)](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/reference_tables)
- [Family Support](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/family_support)
- [Change Log](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/change_log)
- [FAQ](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/faq)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does Capti ReadBasix identify students with characteristics of dyslexia?

ReadBasix screens for dyslexia risk by assessing the key word-level skills most closely linked to dyslexia: word recognition and decoding, vocabulary, and morphology. The assessment uses real words, nonsense words, and pseudohomophones to evaluate decoding ability, and tracks response time to measure reading fluency and efficiency. Two specific risk indicators are surfaced in results: a decoding score below 235 (signaling severe decoding struggles) and inefficient decoding patterns (identifying students who cannot reliably decode unfamiliar words). ReadBasix also provides automated, scalable testing that reduces human error and bias inherent in manual screening. Important note: ReadBasix does not diagnose dyslexia — it provides a reliable risk assessment that flags students who may benefit from further evaluation or structured literacy intervention. The tool is validated against industry-leading assessments including TOWRE and DIBELS-8, and was developed by ETS researchers under the U.S. Department of Education's Reading for Understanding Initiative. A key advantage is that ReadBasix screens students through grade 12 — most dyslexia tools focus only on grades K–2, leaving many older students with undiagnosed word-level reading difficulties.

### Why is Capti ReadBasix a timed assessment?

ReadBasix uses timed subtests for several practical and pedagogical reasons. First, engagement and validity: when ReadBasix previously offered an untimed option, students with IEPs would sometimes remain in a subtest for hours without answering questions — not because they were working, but because they could disengage without consequence. Timing ensures students are actively participating, making results more valid. Second, efficiency: students are scored based on what they answer within the time limit, which keeps total testing time predictable and short. Most subtests average 5–10 minutes, allowing teachers to select and deselect subtests to match their available class time. Third, state compliance: many states cap the total time allowed for benchmark assessments, making an untimed benchmark test impractical or non-compliant. Timed administration keeps ReadBasix usable as a benchmark tool across all states. Finally, scheduling predictability: because each subtest has a consistent time range, teachers can plan precisely — administering one or two subtests within a single class period rather than blocking out an unpredictable amount of instructional time.

ReadBasix includes robust timing accommodation features for students with IEPs. Educators can configure extended time multipliers of 1.5x or 2.0x on a per-student basis, ensuring compliance with documented accommodations while preserving the structure and validity of the timed assessment format.

### What is the best way to use Capti ReadBasix in a school district?

The recommended district implementation follows the ReadBasix model: administer the six subtests to generate diagnostic data, review reports at the district, school, class, and individual level, use Capti's data-driven recommendations to guide intervention placement and tiering, then monitor progress over time using individual subtests. Districts typically deploy ReadBasix in three phases: (1) universal screening at the start of year to identify at-risk readers across all grade levels, (2) diagnostic evaluation for flagged students to pinpoint the specific root cause of their reading difficulty, and (3) progress monitoring throughout the year to track intervention effectiveness. ReadBasix integrates into RTI/MTSS frameworks by providing the data needed to place students in appropriate tiers and adjust instruction. Capti also offers district-tailored professional learning — including data review sessions, Science of Reading PD, and coaching — to help instructional teams act on assessment results effectively. Districts can administer all six subtests at once (45–79 minutes total) or spread them across multiple sessions to fit scheduling needs.

### How are schools currently implementing Capti ReadBasix?

Schools use ReadBasix in a variety of ways depending on their size, staffing, and goals. Common patterns seen in published case studies include: Luxemburg-Casco School District (WI) used ReadBasix as a diagnostic tool across grades 4–12 for 1,029 students; within 12 weeks, students receiving word-level interventions showed significant gains in decoding skills. Cloquet Middle School used ReadBasix to identify root causes of reading challenges and implement targeted interventions — the number of students below the decoding threshold dropped from 32 to 9, leading to expanded use of ReadBasix data for Tier 1 instruction. Baltimore City Public Schools has used ReadBasix data to identify struggling readers, group students for targeted instruction, and build teacher knowledge of how adolescents develop reading proficiency. Schools frequently administer subtests over multiple class periods rather than in a single session, and often begin with a subset of subtests (such as Word Recognition and Decoding + Reading Efficiency) for a quick screening pass before using the full battery diagnostically.

### How does Capti ReadBasix stand out as a uniquely adolescent-focused assessment?

Most reading assessments on the market were designed for elementary students and later adapted for older grades — making them feel juvenile and failing to address the specific literacy challenges adolescents face. ReadBasix was purpose-built for secondary students from the ground up, developed through the federally funded Reading for Understanding Initiative and grounded in decades of research on adolescent literacy. Key differentiators include: (1) Age-appropriate content and question design that respects student maturity — not repurposed elementary material; (2) A clean, modern interface with no childish game elements, which teachers report improves student buy-in and engagement; (3) Assessment of foundational skills that matter for adolescent readers specifically — including morphology, sentence processing, and reading efficiency, which are often overlooked in elementary-focused tools but are critical for secondary comprehension; (4) Norming and validation data specific to grades 3–12, not extrapolated from younger populations; (5) Dyslexia screening capability that extends through grade 12, filling a gap left by tools that stop at grade 2. ReadBasix is currently the only assessment that both quickly identifies root causes of secondary students' reading difficulties and allows educators to administer only the specific subtests they need.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.capti.com)
- [Product Overview](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/reading_skill_subtests)
- [Reports & Metrics](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/reports_and_measures)
- [Dyslexia Screening](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/dyslexia_screening)
- [Lexile® Measurement](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/lexile_measurement)
- [RTI/MTSS](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/inform_mtss)
- [Research Database](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/research_database)
- [Professional Learning](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/tailored_learning)
- [Case Studies](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/case_studies)
- [Security & Privacy](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/security_and_privacy)
- [Accessibility / VPAT](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/vpat)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/privacy_policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/terms_of_service)
- [Book a Demo](https://www.capti.com/capti-site/public/entry/book_a_demo)

## Contact

- Phone: 888-533-7884
- Support: support@capti.com
- Sales: sales@capti.com
- Address: PO Box 896, Buffalo, NY 14205
- Legal entity: Charmtech Labs LLC