• RDRS Planning Guide (make a copy)
• RDRS Planning Digital Notebook
• Video Recording
  

Sample Communication:

• Sample Reading Screener Family Notification Letter
• Sample Reading Screener Family Results Letter
• Sample Overview Training  
• Planning for Screening Multilingual Learners Resource/Checklist
• Sample Alternative Process
• OCDE Translation Services
• Exemption Form Example
  
• Sample Opt-Out Tracker
• Comparisons of Language Differences vs. Reading Difficulty
• List of Diagnostic Tools
• Instructional Response Resources​
  

​Dates |11/12/25 or 3/17​/26
Location | OCDE
Register here - website

We are available for custom contract work to tailor training and support to yo​ur district, the screener you selected and any unique needs your district may have.

For more information contact Amber Fleming-Morales at afleming-morales@ocde.us

• ​Reading Screener Adoption Digital Notebook: This digital notebook provides extensive information on the background of the legislation and the adoption process.
  

• ​Pilot Resources:
• Sample Pilot Planning Process
• Sample Pilot Notification Letter

• ​​​This screening is not an evaluation or diagnostic tool for eligibility for special education (53008 g 2)
• Screening to be considered part of comprehensive instructional strategy; to be used to inform individualized instruction, measure progress, identify learning needs, & enable parents and educators to discuss learning needs in informed way (53008 a 1)
• Not to be used for any high-stakes purpose
• All K-2 students to be screened each year (unless opted out); when to screen during the year determined by LEAs (53008 e)- TK students do not need to be screened. 
• Parents & guardians may opt out of screening (53008 e, f,& j). Student may be exempted with prior written consent of parent or guardian if current diagnosis, eligible for special  education or 504, or in the process of being assessed for special education (53008 i)*
• Students enrolled after screening is conducted must be assessed within 45 days (53008 f)
• Notifications to parents and guardians: 
• Information about screening, date(s), and instructions for opting out 15 days before screening (53008 j)
• Results of screening, including how to interpret results and next steps, within 45 days (53008 k)
• Screening in primary language, if instrument is available (53008 h)
• If a screening instrument is not available in at least one language in which the student is proficient, the student's risk for reading difficulties will be evaluated through an analysis of the student's developmental history, educational history, and literacy progress, taking into account the student's home background and evolving English language abilities, including speaking, listening, reading, spelling, and writing
• LEAs shall provide appropriate supports and services for students identified as being at risk:
• 1. Evidence-based literacy instruction focused on specific needs
• 2. Progress monitoring
• 3. Early intervention in the regular general education program
• 4. One-on-one or small group tutoring
• 5. Further evaluation or diagnostic assessment
• $25 million one-time Prop 98 General Funds to support necessary costs, including RDRS Adoption Toolkit training for educators to administer screenings- $21.16 per K-2 student.
• Funding Allocations by District 
• ​Funding Allocation FAQ's
• Pilots are optional but may be helpful in the selection process (must be done by June 2025 for board approval)

• ​​CONSIDERATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS WHEN ADOPTING A READING DIFFICULTIES SCREENER FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
  
• RDRS Adoption Toolkit 
• Process Chart
• Overview of SB 114
• https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cl/
• List of Recommended Screeners 
• Reading Screener FAQs