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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Res Read. 2022 Jan 23;45(3):277–298. doi: 10.1111/1467-9817.12381
Themes Sub-themes Codes Barriers/Facilitators
Features of the screeners Duration Only one session to complete Facilitator
Quick Facilitator
Features of items Concern about distribution of answer choices Barrier
Could only select answer after repetition Barrier
Developmentally appropriate Facilitator
Different functionality between practice and test items Barrier
Items advanced too quickly Barrier
Language level was too difficult Barrier
Content Facilitator
Format Automatically paced Facilitator
Digital Facilitator
Efficient Facilitator
Prefer paper/pencil Barrier
Simple format Facilitator
Standardized Facilitator
Result turnaround time Delayed results Barrier
No real-time data Barrier
Usability Difficult for students with identified LDs to complete independently Barrier
Difficult to access for caregivers Barrier
Difficult to access for multilingual speakers Barrier
Difficult to access for students without home support Barrier
Directions were clear Facilitator
Directions were easy to follow Facilitator
Easy to access Facilitator
Easy to use Facilitator
Hard for parents to tell if screeners were working properly Barrier
Hard to tell if completed Barrier
Not appropriate for legally blind students Barrier
Not appropriate for multilingual learners Barrier
Not motivating for students Barrier
Streamlined Facilitator
Student could complete it at home Facilitator
Students could complete it independently Facilitator
Students not finishing due to parent errors Barrier
Students unsure if answered a question Barrier
Students were already familiar with devices Facilitator
Too many steps for log in Barrier
Typing demands exceeded students’ ability Barrier
Preparation for screening procedures Communication Confusion about start Barrier
Directions were available in multiple languages Facilitator
Execution was ineffective Barrier
Limited advanced notice Barrier
Not enough information for parents Barrier
Parents did not see value in the screeners Barrier
Unclear about implementation logistics Barrier
Unclear what to expect Barrier
Preparation timeline Limited preparation time Barrier
Need time to go over screening with parents Barrier
Need time to look at screeners Barrier
Training Inadequate training Barrier
Lack of practice session Barrier
Limited understanding of the screeners Barrier
Not enough information about screener functionality Barrier
Not enough information on logistics Barrier
Purpose of screeners was unclear Barrier
Questions left answered by researchers Barrier
Unable to answer questions for parents Barrier
Unable to see the screeners in advance Barrier
Unable to share examples with students Barrier
Unsure if applicable with ERC students Barrier
Administration of the screeners Mode of administration Difficult to support families Barrier
Limited technical support Barrier
Not able to see students answering questions Barrier
Preference for in-person administration Barrier
Remote administration was difficult Barrier
Teacher felt discomfort with remote administration Barrier
Unable to monitor students Barrier
Screening timeline Rushed timeframe Barrier
Timing was not ideal Barrier
Technical considerations Administration via Seesaw Barrier/Facilitator
Audio issues Barrier
Completed screeners were not counted Barrier
Technical issues Barrier
Educator and family involvement Difficult for families to administer Barrier
Easy to facilitate Facilitator
Parents were able to participate in the process Facilitator
Parents were confused Barrier
Preference for more involvement Barrier
Relying on families Barrier
Demands on users A lot to handle Barrier
Added responsibility for teacher Barrier
Amount of time Barrier
Easy role Facilitator
Need for last minute changes to routines with families Barrier
Overwhelmed due to number of different district-required trainings Barrier
Preference for outside administrators Barrier
Prior experience with the screeners Facilitator
The screening added to screen time Barrier
Screening results Validity of screening results False positives Barrier
Impulsive response styles Barrier
Invalid due to mode of administration Barrier
Invalid for certain populations Barrier
Invalid results Barrier
Invalid results due to features of the screeners Barrier
Parents may have helped with answers Barrier
Use of screening results Early identification Facilitator
Provides early literacy data Facilitator
Provides useful data Facilitator