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San Rafael schools approve Multitudes dyslexia screener trial, plan K–2 rollout and parent outreach
Summary
The San Rafael City School District board approved recommending the Multitudes dyslexia screener, plans for a spring trial and a full K–2 rollout next fall, and outlined parent communication and staff training steps required by new state rules.
On Feb. 10 the San Rafael City School District Board of Trustees approved a staff recommendation to adopt the Multitudes dyslexia screener and to pilot it this spring ahead of a required K–2 screening next school year.
The action responds to state law that requires districts to select an approved dyslexia screener and to screen students early in the school year. A staff member presenting the proposal said the district would trial Multitudes this spring in selected classrooms, use a per‑pupil state allocation to pay assessors, and begin full screenings in September with completion by mid‑November as required by state timelines.
Why it matters: Dyslexia and related reading difficulties affect foundational skills such as decoding and fluency. Staff told trustees that early screening can pinpoint specific literacy skill gaps so teachers can target…
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