Istation

Istation is the district's reading assessment program for grades PK-8. This program is accessible on any computer, Chromebook, or iPad. Istation is required to be installed on your device before use except on Chromebooks. It will always need to be accessed through Clever.

Please note, this is an audio program, and headphones are recommended. Earbuds are acceptable, but the quality may be affected.

Chromebook:

Istation in the Browser: Istation has released a web-based version of the student experience in July 2021. The initial launch will only be available in the Chrome browser on Chromebooks. Instead of opening an app, Chromebook users will access Istation assessments and instruction through a simple URL.

Supported Operating Systems: Chrome OS

Chrome Browser: version 88+

PC/Mac:

Students need to use a Google Chrome browser. We will use the Istation extension to access Istation. This extension will attach to the student's BISD Google account and should only need to be done once. Please watch this 2-minute video explaining installation details: Installing Istation on a PC or Mac. Not sure it's installed? Launch Istation (from Clever). It will "fail to launch" or bring up the program.

iPad:

If a student is using an iPad, two apps will need to be installed: Clever and Istation. (BISD iPads have this already) After you have installed both apps from the App Store, open the Clever App and sign in with your BISD credentials. If a student is using a QR Code badge, they will select that option. Please watch this 1-minute video tutorial on using the Clever QR Badge: Using iPads with iStation

Teachers:

How to get your student's QR badge

Accessing Istation in Clever on any Device

Modeling ISIP

PreK:

PreK students do not have a Google Login, therefore must go directly to the Clever application. To ensure setup, please follow these steps:

  • If using an iPad

    1. Parent needs to install Clever and Istation apps from the App Store.

    2. From the device, student must open Clever app, scan the badge, and proceed to Istation.

  • If using a computer

    1. Istation must be installed. Parents will go to https://www.istation.com/Support and install either PC or Mac application.

    2. Using your computer's browser, directly type in Clever's address https://clever.com/in/bisdlearning

    3. At the login page, they will need the computer's camera to scan the badge and proceed to Istation.

  • Once successfully launched in Istation, go to ISIP icon.