Introduction
NEW K-2 Reading Screener Coming in the 2025-2026 School Year
In accordance with California Education Code Section 53008, all California local education agencies (LEAs) are required to assess students from kindergarten to grade two for risk of reading difficulties with a screener from a CA Department of Education (CDE)-approved list beginning no later than the 2025-26 school year.
Key information:
CDE-approved list of screening instruments and information: Approved List of Screening Instruments and Information Overviews
On or before June 30, 2025, LEA governing boards must adopt a screener from the approved list
Section 117 of Senate Bill 153 appropriates funds for training educators to administer the screener in kindergarten through grade two. Funds are allocated on a per-pupil basis using each LEA’s 2023-24 enrollment data for kindergarten through grade two.
Given the CDE K-2 screener legislation requirements, a summary will be shared regarding SFUSD staff and community outreach and engagement efforts to build the awareness and importance of this legislation, review the CDE-approved list of K-2 screeners and key considerations, and provide feedback and insights to inform a recommendation for Board adoption.
Learn About the 3 Approved Reading Screeners Link to this section
Amira Link to this section | DIBELs Link to this section | Multitudes Link to this section | |
| Overview from the CDE | https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cl/amirainfooverview.asp | https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cl/mclassinfooverview.asp | https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cl/multitudesinfooverview.asp |
| Reading Screener Administration Information | https://youtu.be/zxl0ds57Hng | https://youtu.be/i5LH2_8BASc | https://youtu.be/IqoOaXLKQkM |
| Instructional Resources | https://youtu.be/WAau0Vti2jE | https://youtu.be/ifkrzyZSKvY | https://youtu.be/qxYHlzFQ5jY |
| Caregiver Reports | Amira Caregiver Reports | DIBELs Caregiver Reports | Multitudes Caregiver Reports |
Be Part of the Conversation Link to this section
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025 the San Francisco Unified School District held a Reading Screener Community Meeting to present information on each of the approved reading screeners to SFUSD family and community members who represent the diverse families across our district. View the recording and the presentation deck below, then complete the survey to share your thoughts.
K-2 Reading Screener Community Meeting [PRESENTATION DECK] [RECORDING]
Share your thoughts by completing this K-2 Reading Screening Feedback Form
Questions? Link to this section
View our K-2 Reading Screener FAQ for Families and Caregivers to read answers to frequently asked questions about the New K-2 Reading Screener from the community.
Still don't see the answer to your question? No problem. Please email us at rti@sfusd.edu and allow 3 business days if a response is needed.
Thank you for your time, interest, and participation in this learning!
This page was last updated on April 1, 2025