Hello, Alaska teachers and leaders!
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) has selected Amplify’s mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition as the statewide literacy screener to help with the early identification of students requiring additional reading support. mCLASS is a foundational literacy assessment based on the Science of Reading.
As the approved screening tool for the AK Reads Act, 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 DIBELS 8th Edition.
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Introduction to mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition
How the program works
mCLASS 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.
Get started with mCLASSThe 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.
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What’s new:
- Download the 2025–26 BOY Checklist, and be prepared to administer the beginning-of-year benchmark assessments.
- New mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition professional development sessions are now available! Register below for available sessions.
- Click here to learn more about the Alaska mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition Calibration Module. Anyone administering mCLASS assessments must complete the Alaska mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition Calibration Module with a passing score.
- Each participating district will receive mCLASS 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.
Technical onboarding
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Professional learning
There are many exciting learning opportunities available for Alaska teachers and leaders. Access session recordings, training resources, and more.
About mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition 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 mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition Calibration Module with a passing score.
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Upcoming trainings—register now.
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mCLASS Admin Report
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