Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS)
Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS)
In 2023, the California State Legislature recognized the importance of early literacy screening and passed legislation for local education agencies (LEAs) to adopt approved screeners and begin annual universal screening of kindergarten through grade 2 students in the 2025-2026 school year.
SDCOE is pleased to offer the following opportunities to support your LEA in the RDRS adoption process!
Opportunities to explore the CDE’s RDRS Adoption Toolkit:
Three Options:
RDRS Adoption Toolkit Overview
- Friday, Jan. 31 (9 to 11 a.m.)
Location: Zoom
Register now.
RDRS Section 2 Tools: Prepare to Pilot
- Wednesday, Mar. 12 (9 to 11 a.m.)
Location: SDCOE (Annex B)
Register now.
RDRS Sections 3 and 4 Tools: Make a Decision and Board Approval
- Monday, Apr. 7 (1 to 3 p.m.)
Location: SDCOE (Comm Labs)
Register now.
Opportunities to review screeners:
- Thursday, Jan. 23 Screener Fairs:
- Friday, Jan. 24 RDRS Adoption Toolkit Overview and Screener Panel:
Need more context? Read this brief EdSource Article: State Takes Another Step Toward Mandatory Testing for Reading Difficulties in 2025
Seeking written clarifications and recommendations? Check out:
• Screening for Risk of Reading Difficulties FAQs
• California Dyslexia Guidelines: Ch. 7, Dyslexia in English Learners
Please note: LEAs currently using one of the approved screeners must plan for specific considerations to comply with all legislation aspects. Additionally, there is language in the bill that compels districts to document the adoption protocol they completed to avoid over and under-identifying students. The SDCOE team can help you to streamline the process.
Need assistance planning your RDRS adoption with the state toolkit? Contact:
- Mónica Aguirre, MEGA Coordinator
- Cherissa Beck, ELA Coordinator
- Melanie Stone, ELA Coordinator
Please join our mailing list for dates, updates, and more information.
| Page break | ||
|---|---|---|
|
|
 |
|