MY Access!® :: Features

Enriching Education

MY Access!® is an online instructional program for students in grades 4-12 and at the college level that is designed to increase student literacy. When students write essays using MY Access!, the program assesses their writing ability and provides developmentally appropriate suggestions for improvement.

By grading student essays within seconds of submission and providing detailed feedback, MY Access! enriches the education experience, giving teachers more time to teach writing instruction to their classes and monitor student progress over time. Some of the advantages of using MY Access! include:

• User-friendly, online interface - no software to download
• Anytime, anywhere Internet access provides unlimited writing practice for students
• Immediate instructional feedback helps students develop a repertoire of writing techniques
• Prompts are available in a variety of genres, presenting students with a more holistic view of the writing experience
• National- and state-aligned scoring rubric ensures consistency and accuracy in essay grading
• Less time spent grading papers gives teachers more time for planning, decision making and data-driven instruction
• Comprehensive professional training workshops allow educators to tailor MY Access! to their specific curriculum
• All data and sensitive information is protected since it resides on a secure server
• Highly-trained customer service staff available both day and evening to assist with all aspects of MY Access!
• Direct API (application programming interface) to allow Renaissance Learning's NEO2 laptops the ability to have student writing scored instantly