BROOKLYN, NY (December 23) 鈥� 抖阴成人版app, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, today announced that its mCLASS庐 system has been approved by the California Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel (RDRSSP) as one of only three recommended screeners for identifying K鈥�2 students with reading difficulties in English and Spanish. Of the three, is the only approved screener with a dual language report that compares Spanish and English assessment results and offers instructional guidance on transferable skills across languages.聽
mCLASS DIBELS庐 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura combine to create an all-in-one system of universal screening, dyslexia screening, progress monitoring, and instruction, grounded in the Science of Reading for grades K鈥�6 in both English and Spanish. They are brief, easy-to-use measures and provide teachers with clear next steps for developing confident readers.聽
鈥淲e are thrilled that California has recognized the value of mCLASS in supporting educators in identifying and addressing students鈥� literacy needs,鈥� said Melissa Ulan, executive vice president for literacy at 抖阴成人版app. 鈥淭hrough direct observation of students and detailed reports, mCLASS helps teachers better understand student performance and develop strategies that meet them where they are, closing gaps and strengthening each student鈥檚 foundational literacy skills.鈥�
The RDRSSP, which comprises literacy experts with extensive experience evaluating early literacy screening tools, praised the mCLASS program for:聽
- Strong research foundation: mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura were developed in partnership with the University of Oregon, a leading research institution in literacy assessment. Strong reliability and validity evidence shows that these assessments can effectively assess students in key skills linked to dyslexia and broader reading difficulty.
- Cultural and linguistic responsiveness: The program effectively addresses the diverse dialects spoken by California students, including offering assessments in both English and Spanish, with the unique flexibility of allowing students to take the English test with a Spanish-speaking proctor.聽
- Efficient and effective screening: The gating and discontinuation rules鈥攖he criteria within an assessment that determines when to stop administering more test items to a student鈥攅nsure that assessments are appropriately targeted, preventing unnecessary or prolonged testing.聽
- Actionable insights: mCLASS allows educators to interpret and act on data in real-time with instant instructional guidance based on screening and progress monitoring results. In just one click, teachers can access differentiated skill-based groups and targeted resources to better support their students.
With this approval, California school districts can begin reviewing mCLASS as their state-approved K鈥�2 screener for use in the 2025-2026 school year.聽
About 抖阴成人版app
A pioneer in K鈥�12 education since 2000, 抖阴成人版app is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs and services provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, 抖阴成人版app serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit 抖阴成人版app.com.
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