DIBELS Family Information
DIBELS Parent Information
California state law requires K-2 students to take universal reading screeners in order to identify reading strengths and potential difficulties early, when support is most effective. Universal screening means all students in grades K-2 need to be screened. A reading screener is a brief, age-appropriate assessment that checks key foundational reading skills such as letter knowledge, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. It is not a test students pass or fail and it does not diagnose a learning disability. Instead, the screener provides teachers with early information to guide instruction, monitor progress, and ensure that students who need additional support receive it as soon as possible.
DIBELS Parent Information Webinar Recording
For more specific information about how to understand your child’s Home Connect score report and how to support them at home, please watch our recorded DIBELS Parent Information Webinar from February 9, 2026.