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Corona‑Norco outlines plan to pilot state‑approved K–2 screeners after long use of FastBridge
Summary
District officials said Corona‑Norco has used FastBridge for five years but will pilot two state‑approved K–2 screeners (one similar to FastBridge, one using an avatar), debrief pilot sites April 24 and return a recommendation to the board by June; new law adds parent‑notification and native‑language requirements.
Dr. Goins and Dr. Capps updated the Corona‑Norco Unified School District board on the district’s multi‑tiered approach to early literacy and the district’s effort to select a state‑approved universal screener for grades K–2.
Dr. Capps said the district has used the FastBridge screener since 2021 to identify early reading needs and to drive small‑group and intensive interventions. He described a three‑tier intervention model—strong core instruction for all students (Tier 1), targeted small‑group interventions (Tier 2) and intensive individualized help (Tier 3)—and credited Teachers on Special Assignment (TSAs) with helping teachers implement…
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