Welcome, Louisiana educators!
The Louisiana Department of Education has selected mCLASS® with DIBELS® 8th Edition, an integrated literacy system based on the Science of Reading, as the state’s K–3 literacy assessment. mCLASS has been customized to meet the needs of Louisiana, based on the latest research and the Science of Reading. It is a valid and reliable assessment, supporting universal literacy screening, screening for risk of dyslexia, and progress monitoring.
What's new
EOY Guides: Access and review the Secure K-2 and Grade 3 Literacy Assessment Test Administration Manuals for end of year (EOY).
EOY assessment administration support: Use the links here to access additional video resources to support end of year (EOY) assessment administration for the mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition State Administered K-3 Literacy Screener for Louisiana.
About mCLASS in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to providing equitable, inclusive literacy instruction for all by:
- Aligning core curriculum, instruction, and assessments with the Science of Reading.
- Providing appropriate literacy interventions to address difficulty with reading development.
- Implementing practices based on the Science of Reading in every classroom, every day.
- Offering aligned resources to parents, guardians, and family members.
Built on decades of research at the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon (a national center for early childhood assessment and instruction), the mCLASS suite meets Louisiana’s early literacy goals for its students with a robust core curriculum and a suite of reporting, grouping, lesson, and caregiver support features.
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End of year resources
These guides outline the key steps and procedures for the EOY Secure Administration:
- Test Coordinator Manual (TCM)
- Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
- Tech User Guide
- Test Administration Manual: Secure K-2 End of Year Literacy Assessment
The Test Administration Manual: Grade 3 End of Year Literacy Assessment outlines procedures for benchmark assessment of Grade 3 students at EOY: Grade 3 End of Year Literacy Assessment Manual
Enrollment resources
These documents outline the key steps and provide useful information for getting your district set up to have access to mCLASS for the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) K–3 Literacy Screener.
District Test Coordinators:
Video: Louisiana Admin Portal Walkthrough: District Test Coordinators
School Test Coordinators:
Video: Louisiana Admin Portal Walkthrough: School Test Coordinators
Student Transfers:
More information is coming soon on the updated student transfer process for EOY.
Please note that student transfers within the district should be done within the mCLASS platform.
To add students to your district who are transferring to your school from outside of LDOE, please follow this process.
How to: Install the Safe Exam Browser
This section provides instructions for installing the Safe Exam Browser (SEB), which is needed to assess K-2 students during EOY in Louisiana. Depending on your device type, download the SEB app from the Apple App Store or this site.
If you are using a Chromebook, you will use kiosk mode instead of the SEB. The Tech User Guide includes instructions for installing the applications needed to use kiosk mode, as well as instructions for installing the SEB and additional information to set up devices for secure EOY assessment.
Windows:
- Download the installer file.
- A download page opens in a new tab, displaying the download progress. When the download is complete, close the tab.
- For instructions on installing the SEB, see the Tech User Guide.
iPad:
- Navigate to Safe Exam Browser in the App Store on your iPad.
- Tap the Safe Exam Browser app icon to open the app page.
- Tap Get to download and install the app.
- For instructions on installing the SEB, see the Tech User Guide.
macOS:
- Download the DMG file.
- Depending on your browser, a download page may open in a new tab, displaying the download progress. When the download is complete, close the tab.
- For instructions on installing the SEB, see the Tech User Guide.
Professional development
Amplify professional development (PD) provides learning experiences that intentionally develop the knowledge and skills you need for effective and self-sustaining implementation.
Go to the PD Library to access self-paced online courses, webinar recordings, videos, and more to help you learn how to administer and score the assessment and develop a deeper understanding of reporting and instruction.
If you are interested in purchasing additional PD for your school or district, please reach out to your account executive.
Additional mCLASS information
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mCLASS reporting
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Science of Reading resources
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mCLASS caregiver supports
mCLASS support
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Simply log in at my.amplify.com/login/louisiana and select the orange button in the lower right corner to chat live with our support team.
Important note:
Our support hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
Email: help@amplify.com
Call: +1 (888) 802-2548
Check out the DIBELS 8 LDOE Help Center for more help at any point during implementation.
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