Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/15/2025 - 7:00 PM
Category: Information and Study Items
Type: Action
Subject: Curriculum & Instruction: Universal Screening for Reading Difficulties - Senate Bill 114
District Priorities:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
RDRS Senate Bill 114 Board Presentation - May 15, 2025 (1).pdf
Summary: Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Linh Nguyen, will present an overview of Senate Bill 114, which mandates universal screening for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, in students from kindergarten through second grade starting in the 2025–26 school year. The presentation will detail Cambrian School District’s selection process for a state-approved screener aligned with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), highlighting a comparison of the top tools and the district's recommendation of UCSF Multitudes. It will also outline the details of the phased implementation plan, including professional development, communication with families, and system integration to support early intervention and literacy success.
Funding:
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Governing Board adopt the UCSF Multitudes Reading Difficulties Risk Screener for Grades K-2, as required by Senate Bill 114.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Carlena Grandey - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Signed By:
Kristi Schwiebert - Superintendent