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Dixon Unified selects DIBELS under state mandate, plans 30-minute "Walk to Read" intervention
Summary
The board voted to adopt a K–2 reading screener to comply with Senate Bill 114, selecting DIBELS and funding associated professional development; the district will implement a 30-minute daily "Walk to Read" intervention and targeted supports for students flagged at risk.
The Dixon Unified School District Board on a majority vote approved adopting a state-approved reading screener under Senate Bill 114 and directed staff to implement a district intervention model anchored by the chosen instrument, DIBELS.
The measure implements a state requirement that local educational agencies adopt a screening instrument by June 30 to identify reading difficulties for students in kindergarten through second grade. Stephanie Rupp, Teacher on Special Assignment for the district, said, "we as the Ed Services would like to recommend DIBELS," noting it meets the district's needs because it serves K–2 students, is available in English and Spanish, can be administered electronically or on paper, and has a short administration time (about three to eight minutes).
District staff…
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