Mar 11, 2026Board meeting
Bps Work Session
The session featured a presentation on literacy and screening measures, specifically discussing the use of DIBELS for English reading assessment and Lectura for Spanish reading assessment. The discussion covered the components of skilled reading, the science of reading, and the implementation of brief, repeatable screening probes. Board members inquired about the handling of student absences during testing windows, the impact of testing on students, and the rationale for the specific languages selected for assessment.