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District reports mid‑year DIBELS gains after phased Foundations rollout in K–2
Summary
Pennridge staff reported mid‑year DIBELS benchmark gains in early grades after implementing the Foundations reading program in K–2 and investing in teacher training; presenters said steady, explicit instruction should reduce later special‑education reading identifications.
District literacy staff presented a mid‑year update showing increased DIBELS benchmark performance in grades K–2 following the district’s rollout of Foundations (a Wilson‑derived early literacy program) and investment in professional development for primary teachers.
Presenters said kindergarten students meeting the DIBELS core benchmark increased from approximately 27% at the start of the year to about 41% at mid‑year.…
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