Welcome, Arizona educators!
The Arizona Department of Education just released its first-ever list of approved universal literacy screeners. According to the state, these screeners “shall be used by schools in the 2020-2021 school year to meet the requirements of both the Move On When Reading (MOWR) legislation and the dyslexia screening legislation.”
We’re excited to announce that mCLASS® with DIBELS® 8th Edition and mCLASS RAN is on that list.
Why mCLASS?
mCLASS® with DIBELS® 8th Edition and mCLASS RAN is a single solution that meets all of the requirements of the law.
- It’s a universal early literacy screener, dyslexia screener, and diagnostic tool in one.
- It includes immediate and actionable literacy instruction and intervention strategies based on student performance.
- It’s flexible and can be implemented in a variety of scenarios, including in-person, remote, and hybrid learning environments.
- It allows for non-paper assessment and scoring as well as offline assessment capabilities.
- It includes a variety of parent notification resources and at-home reading strategies.
Take our self-guided tour to learn more. >
Funding
Schools may utilize Move On When Reading (MOWR), Early Literacy Grants, or federal CARES Act funds to purchase assessments to meet both MOWR legislation and the dyslexia screening legislation (A.R.S §15-701 and A.R.S. §15-4704).
Visit our CARES Act resource hub or download this CARES Act flyer to learn more.
More than a test
mCLASS is an integrated, gold standard literacy system that closes the knowing-doing gap. By combining assessment, reporting, and instruction in one, it eliminates the need for cobbled together tools.
- Data gathered through efficient one-minute measures is made available to teachers instantly.
- Easy-to-read reports make teachers aware of potential reading difficulties as well as observed patterns.
- Ready-to-teach literacy instruction and intervention strategies help teachers target specific skill deficits immediately.
Watch this video and see how mCLASS empowers and supports teachers. >
Remote learning
mCLASS has created a collection of resources to help you plan for a variety of scenarios for the 2020–2021 school year.
Whether your school is engaged in in-person, hybrid, or remote instruction, we know how important it is for teachers and administrators to have a full picture of every student’s literacy development.
Download our Remote and Hybrid Learning Guide to learn more.
Personalized practice
Amplify Reading is the practice and remediation companion to mCLASS.
At its heart, there are three main areas that make Amplify Reading a unique and essential supplemental learning program for the 2020-2021 school year.
- The program meets all students where they are with powerful individualized instruction and practice.
- Age-appropriate narratives create a learning experience that leaps off the screen.
- Research shows Amplify Reading improves student performance–particularly among English Learners–reducing the overall percentage of students at risk of reading difficulty.
Watch this video to learn more about Amplify Reading. >
Resources
Get in touch
Ready to discuss how mCLASS can support your specific needs? A brief 30-minute call is all we need to determine if mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition is the right fit for you.
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Tommy Gearhart
Senior Account Executive
Laina Armbruster
Account Executive
Laina Armbruster
Field Manager