Hello Alaska teachers and leaders!
Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has selected Amplify’s mCLASS® with DIBELS 8th edition as the statewide literacy screener that will help with the early identification of students with reading deficiencies. mCLASS is a foundational literacy assessment based on the Science of Reading.
As the AK Reads Act approved screening tool, mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition should be administered three times each school year. Together, Amplify and DEED will strategically and confidently support teachers and families to help students improve their reading skills with mCLASS 8th Edition.
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Introduction to mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition
How the program works
mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition is an English universal screener and progress monitoring reading assessment tool. It measures foundational literacy skills, creates instant groups, and includes targeted teacher-led instructional plans.
The power to know every student
Precise one-minute measures based on predictive data allow mCLASS to provide individualized instruction.
Immediate support for at-risk students
Universal and dyslexia screening in one validated assessment tool identifies your at-risk students at the earliest levels.
Deep insights
Intuitive reporting for teachers and administrators supports data-driven decisions to achieve student growth.
Rigorous, teacher-led intervention
Receive the analytical tools and resources needed to deliver targeted, staff-led intervention to students.
Don't miss out!
What’s new:
- New mCLASS DIBELS 8 professional development sessions are now available! Register now for available sessions.
- Click here to learn more about the Alaska mCLASS D8 Calibration Module. Anyone administering mCLASS assessments must complete the Alaska DIBELS 8 Calibration Module with a passing score.
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- Download the 2024-25 BOY Checklist, and be prepared to administer the Beginning of the year benchmark assessments.
- Each participating District will receive DIBELS 8th Edition Assessment kits. One kit, per grade, K-3 will be shipped. Materials can also be downloaded for free. If you would like to purchase additional kits, please email Kristen Rockstrah or Alicia O’Neil.
- Do you have a student who transferred between districts within Alaska? Fill out this form (you must be logged in to access) to successfully transfer student data. Please note the 48-hour timeline for submission.
Technical Onboarding
Visit our Technical Onboarding hub for information and resources to help guide you through setting up digital access to your Amplify products.
Enrolling with multiple Amplify programs?
For additional support in enrolling when using multiple Amplify programs, contact Carolyn Mulloy.
Professional learning
There are many exciting learning opportunities available for Alaska teachers and leaders. Access session recordings, training resources, and more within the Professional learning section below.
About mCLASS DIBELS 8 Initial training
Districts have been registering for district-specific initial training. If you’re unable to make your district’s scheduled session, you can register for another district’s training. Seats are limited in these sessions, so please sign up early if you are interested in attending.
In addition, anyone administering mCLASS assessments must complete the Alaska DIBELS 8 Calibration Module with a passing score.
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Upcoming trainings - register now
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Help topics
Benchmark and reporting
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Benchmark windows
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Remote assessment
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mCLASS report guidelines
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mCLASS benchmark invalidations
Explore more programs
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Meet the team
Amplify
Carolyn Mulloy
Director, Customer success
cmulloy@amplify.com
Erin Replogle
Professional Development Strategist, Literacy
ereplogle@amplify.com
Questions
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