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La Mesa‑Spring Valley to pilot state‑approved K–2 reading screener; recommendation due in June
Summary
The school board heard a detailed presentation on ED Code 53008 requiring annual K–2 screening for reading difficulties. District staff are piloting two approved screeners (MCLASS with DIBELS and Amira) and will recommend one for board adoption in June to meet a July CDE deadline; implementation, training and Spanish‑language access remain to be finalized.
The La Mesa‑Spring Valley School Board on May 6 heard a detailed briefing on the new state requirement that all kindergarten through second‑grade students be screened for reading difficulties.
Julie, the district’s director of learning support, told trustees the law (Education Code 53008) requires annual screening of K–2 students, provision of parent reports, and intervention in general education for students who are flagged. She said families may be notified and may opt out, and that the tool is not a diagnosis. "This is one tool that now we are required to use," Julie said, adding that the goal is early identification so teachers…
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