D697 appears to be the Master of Arts in Teaching version of Literacy Assessment and Interventions.
The MAT Elementary Education guidebook lists the course at 2 competency units in the fourth term; the bachelor's guidebook lists 3. Code pairings come from public sources, so confirm yours in your degree plan.
WGU describes the course as identifying and addressing literacy challenges in all student populations, including students with dyslexia, through Tier 1, 2 and 3 MTSS.
MAT candidates often meet it while preparing for their first placement, so the reasoning should sound like a new professional: precise about data, careful about labels and clear about next steps.
Course at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Western Governors University (WGU) |
| Course code | D697 (graduate-program version) |
| Level | Master of Arts in Teaching, elementary education |
| Size | 2 competency units in the MAT guidebook |
| Subject area | Assessment, MTSS, intervention |
| Work type | Case-based assessment and intervention planning (confirm on your course page) |
What D697 Covers
| Competency (WGU wording, summarized) | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Assesses literacy skills through various diagnostic tools | Selecting tools that answer a defined question |
| Interprets results to plan interventions for student success | Turning data into a targeted plan |
| Provides feedback and communication on progress | Reporting results to families and colleagues |
Key Concepts Explained
Screening, Diagnostic and Progress Monitoring
Screening flags who may need support. Diagnostic tools find the specific skill gap. Progress monitoring checks whether an intervention is working. Naming which purpose each tool serves shows professional understanding.
Reading the Pattern
Example: A second grader reads accurately but slowly, and comprehension questions after the passage are mostly correct. The pattern points to a fluency need, not a decoding or comprehension need. A Tier 2 plan might use repeated reading of short passages with a partner, with words read correctly per minute recorded weekly.
Communicating Results
A message to a parent might say: "Your child decodes new words well. We are practicing reading smoothly, so I will send home a short passage to reread each night." It states a strength, a focus and a clear action.
Typical Assignments and How to Approach Them
| Work type | What it tests | How to approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment selection | Purpose and fit | Match each tool to a skill and a question |
| Data interpretation | Accuracy | State what the data shows before proposing action |
| Intervention plan | Targeted support | Include goal, method, frequency, tier and monitoring |
| Family communication | Clarity | Plain language, strengths first, one clear step |
A Study Approach for the MAT Pace
- Build a table of the five skill areas with a tool, an indicator and an intervention idea for each.
- Practice explaining one result in three sentences.
- Draft your plan, then trim anything not supported by the case data.
Where Students Get Stuck
- Over-diagnosing. Describe what the data shows, not what you suspect without evidence.
- Several goals at once. Prioritize.
- No exit criteria. Say when support will change.
- Deficit language. Describe skills and next steps.
Planning Table
| Question | Evidence | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Can the child decode? | Word and pseudoword reading | Phonics instruction |
| Is reading smooth? | Timed passage | Repeated reading |
| Does the child understand? | Retell, questions | Language and strategy instruction |
Writing the Interpretation Section
Use four short paragraphs: what the data shows, what is secure, what is not yet secure and what follows. Keep language skill-based. "The student reads vowel team words with errors in the vowel sound" is more useful and more respectful than "the student is a weak reader".
Then move to the plan: tier, strategy, frequency, group size and how you will monitor. Add one sentence on what would make you change the plan, such as three consecutive monitoring points below the goal line.
Communicating with Families
| Element | Example wording |
|---|---|
| Strength | "Your child sounds out new words well." |
| Focus | "We are working on reading smoothly." |
| Action at school | "We practice short passages in a small group three times a week." |
| Action at home | "Reread one short passage together each evening." |
| Follow-up | "I will share progress in two weeks." |
Plain words, one focus and a date for follow-up are what evaluators usually look for.
Matching Tier to Need
| Tier | Typical support | Decision point |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Core classroom instruction for all | Most pupils make expected progress |
| Tier 2 | Small-group targeted practice | Monitoring shows too little progress in core instruction |
| Tier 3 | Intensive, more individual support | Tier 2 progress remains insufficient |
The movement between tiers should rest on monitoring data, with a clear rule such as a number of data points below an aim line. Check what your course materials call this rule.
Study Tips for D697
- Use the same case format throughout: strengths, gap, plan, check.
- Keep communication drafts short.
- Label the tier for each recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Same title and competencies; the MAT guidebook lists 2 competency units versus 3. Check your degree plan for your code.
Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS, per WGU's description.
Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.
State the measure, how often you will collect it and what result would change the plan.
WGU says the course addresses all student populations, including students with dyslexia.
No. We tutor and edit your own work. You complete and submit it yourself.