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Gilroy Unified adopts MClass DIBBLES reading screener to meet state law; first‑year cost estimated at ~$80,000
Summary
To comply with Senate Bill 14, the board adopted the MClass (DIBBLES) reading risk screener and the Lectura Spanish option; staff indicated an estimated first‑year cost of about $80,000 (training included) and ongoing costs around $40,000 per year.
The Gilroy Unified School District Board approved adoption of the MClass (DIBBLES) reading risk screener and its Lectura Spanish companion to meet requirements under California’s Senate Bill 14 for K–2 early screening.
Presenters said the district evaluated four state‑endorsed instruments and selected MClass (DIBBLES edition) for its alignment to the science of reading, short administration time, Spanish parity and robust reporting features. Staff noted MClass offers mini‑lessons and progress monitoring and will help the district measure Spanish and English literacy growth in dual‑immersion classrooms.
Staff estimated the first‑year cost, including training for K–12 teachers, at about $80,000 with recurring costs of about $40,000 per year thereafter; the state will contribute one‑time funds (staff cited approximately $39,000) to help offset initial expenses. The board approved the adoption and will return with a contract in August once legal review is complete.
Why it matters: The screener is now a state mandate for districts; it will inform early intervention and instructional grouping for K–2 students and provide family‑facing reports in English and Spanish.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract language and trainer supports and implement screening in the coming school year, with parents notified in advance and opt‑out options provided under law.
