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Board approves UCSF Multitudes as district dyslexia screener for K–2
Summary
Trustees approved UCSF Multitudes as the district’s universal dyslexia screener for kindergarten through second grade. Staff outlined logistics: one‑on‑one administration, Spanish-language testing where required, a 15‑day parent opt‑out window and a 45‑day results timeline; state funds will offset some costs.
The Redwood City School District Governing Board voted May 28 to adopt UCSF Multitudes as the district’s dyslexia/early‑literacy screener for kindergarten, first and second grades beginning in the 2025–26 school year.
Staff described a months‑long review process that trialed state‑approved screeners (including AMIRA and teacher‑facing DIBELS‑derived tools) and convened a committee of teachers and parents to evaluate usability, language support and cost. Based on teacher trial results and parent input, the committee recommended UCSF Multitudes.
"Teachers and parents on our committee favored…
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