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Board approves MCAS/DIBELS as countywide K–2 reading difficulties risk screener for Student Services
Summary
The board approved MCAS with DIBELS (and DIBELS Lectura) as the required universal reading‑difficulties screener for Student Services K–2 students. Staff said the tool was selected after a review of the state‑approved options and committee review; estimated first‑year cost (licenses + training) is not to exceed about $6,000.
The San Bernardino County Board of Education voted May 12 to adopt MCAS with DIBELS (and the Spanish DIBELS Lectura component) as its reading difficulties risk screener (RDRS) for kindergarten through second‑grade students served by Student Services.
The adoption implements the state’s new requirement (Senate Bill 114 and Education Code guidance) that local education agencies screen K–2 students for risk of reading difficulties beginning in the 2025–26 school year. Jennifer Gaitley, Student Services program manager for assessment and educational technology, led the staff presentation and described a multi‑step committee process that reviewed the four state‑approved screener options and recommended MCAS/DIBELS for Student Services’ programmatic context.
“Our committee identified key considerations that included English‑learner supports, accommodations for students with disabilities,…
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