LangInnov develops the BLAST mobile app, a fully automated, multi-platform assessment tool for emergent bilinguals that evaluates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills in both English and their home language. The app provides real-time grading and adaptive testing, addressing the lack of adequate literacy materials and assessment resources for the growing bilingual population in U.S. educational systems.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Emergent bilingual students in kindergarten often lack adequate assessment tools to evaluate their literacy skills in both English and their native language. Traditional assessment methods may not accurately capture the full range of a student's abilities, potentially leading to misidentification of learning needs and inappropriate educational support.
Solution
LangInnov's BLAST mobile application provides a fully automated, multi-platform assessment tool designed to evaluate the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills of emergent bilinguals. The app supports assessment in both English and the student's home language, offering a comprehensive view of their linguistic capabilities. BLAST utilizes real-time grading and adaptive testing methodologies, tailoring the assessment to each student's individual performance. This adaptive approach ensures an efficient and accurate evaluation of a student's skills, providing educators with actionable insights to support their learning journey.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes educators, schools, and school districts serving emergent bilingual students in kindergarten.
Features
- Fully automated assessment of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills
- Multi-platform support for use on various devices
- Assessment available in both English and the student's home language
- Real-time grading and adaptive testing for personalized evaluation
- Intuitive interface designed for young learners