{"id":39531,"date":"2025-07-17T15:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=39531"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:52:27","slug":"splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"SplashLearn Earns ESSA III Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-809b110d-2ad2-4cbf-9df7-1dfed3889091\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification\/#0-what-does-essa-certification-mean->What Does ESSA Certification Mean?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification\/#1-a-closer-look-at-how-the-research-was-conducted->A Closer Look at How the Research Was Conducted<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification\/#4-eduevidence-certification-for-effectiveness->EduEvidence Certification for Effectiveness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/splashlearn-achieves-essa-level-three-certification\/#5-what-does-this-mean-for-your-school-or-district->What Does This Mean for Your School or District?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>SplashLearn has been independently validated as a learning platform that improves math outcomes in elementary classrooms. Following a rigorous study conducted during the 2023\u201324 school year, the program earned a significant recognition: ESSA Level III: Promising Evidence certification. This designation makes SplashLearn eligible for use with ESSA-aligned federal funding and reinforces its value as an evidence-based intervention for schools. It is part of a broader set of trusted edtech certifications that help administrators identify research-backed solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-696x343.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-1068x527.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-851x420.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quote-from-ceo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-does-essa-certification-mean-\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><strong>What Does ESSA Certification Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides a framework for schools to identify and invest in effective educational tools. SplashLearn has achieved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:-5px\" class=\"wp-block-list wj-custom-li\">\n<li class=\"wj-li\">ESSA Level IV (Demonstrating Rationale) in 2024 &#8211; recognizing its logic model and alignment with learning science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">ESSA Level III (Promising Evidence) in 2025 &#8211; based on measurable student outcomes in classroom settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px;margin-bottom:0px\">This progression reflects a deliberate, multi-phase research approach. Level IV validated SplashLearn\u2019s theoretical design. Level III confirms its real-world impact on student achievement. This progression from rationale to results gives administrators confidence that SplashLearn is both research-informed and field-tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px\"><strong>Want to explore how SplashLearn aligns with your district\u2019s ESSA goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:-10px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#090a4a\">Teachers, Start for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-a-closer-look-at-how-the-research-was-conducted-\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><strong>A Closer Look at How the Research Was Conducted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px\">To meet the standards for ESSA Level III: Promising Evidence, SplashLearn partnered with Instructure and the International Centre for EdTech Impact (ICEIE) to carry out a third-party study during the 2023\u201324 academic year. The study was supported by the Jacobs Foundation and designed specifically to align with ESSA certification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-study-overview-\" style=\"margin-top:-5px\"><strong>Study Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wj-custom-li\">\n<li class=\"wj-li\">The study used a correlational design, as required for ESSA tier 3 certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Researchers analyzed de-identified data from students in Grades K\u20135 across a public school district in North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Baseline and final mastery scores were measured using SplashLearn\u2019s in-platform assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Key usage metrics included problems solved per week, time on task, and engagement duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-what-the-research-found-\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><strong>What the Research Found<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The analysis showed that students who solved more math problems per week using SplashLearn achieved higher final mastery scores, particularly in Grades K-4. These relationships remained statistically significant even after controlling for students\u2019 baseline mastery levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study also found that problem-solving frequency was a more consistent predictor of learning outcomes than overall time spent on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in how this research could support your funding or implementation strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:-10px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/crmlp.splashlearn.com\/admins_register\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#090a4a\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-eduevidence-certification-for-effectiveness-\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><strong>EduEvidence Certification for Effectiveness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SplashLearn has also earned the Certification for Effectiveness from the International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education (ICEIE) through its EduEvidence framework. This certification assesses educational solutions across five core dimensions: Efficacy, Effectiveness, Equity, Ethics, and Environment. This certification signals to school leaders that SplashLearn meets global standards of educational impact, ethics, and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px;margin-bottom:0px\">This certification signals to school leaders that SplashLearn meets global standards of educational impact, ethics, and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-what-does-this-mean-for-your-school-or-district-\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><strong>What Does This Mean for Your School or District?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SplashLearn is built to make teaching easier and learning joyful. It helps educators save time, keeps students engaged, and now, research shows it also drives real improvement in math outcomes. It\u2019s easy to roll out across classrooms and meets all major student data privacy standards, including COPPA, FERPA, and CSPC. Here are some key features teachers and administrators rely on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wj-custom-li\">\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Standards-aligned content from Pre-K to Grade 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Adaptive practice and formative assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Real-time dashboards to track individual and class progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Seamless sync with Google and Clever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wj-li\">Meets DPA requirements for various districts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px\">Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/administrators\/data-privacy-agreements\"> here<\/a> to see if your district is listed or how to sign an agreement with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px\">SplashLearn is more than just engaging practice; it\u2019s a research-backed solution that works. Whether you&#8217;re looking to boost core instruction, support intervention, or simply make math more joyful, SplashLearn fits right into your classroom or district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:-4px\">And now, with ESSA Level III certification, you can trust that it\u2019s not just fun for students, it\u2019s proven to drive real learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#090a4a\"><strong>Start using SplashLearn<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SplashLearn has been independently validated as a learning platform that improves math outcomes in elementary classrooms. 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