Early Literacy RtI Tier 1

Tier 1 Link to this section

In Tier 1, all students receive instruction aligned to the California State Standards.

For information regarding Tier 1 Instruction access the ELA K-5 Planning and Resource Portal created by the Curriculum & Instruction Division.

In Tier 1, teachers use Star Assessments to make data informed decisions, design instruction, and accelerate student learning.

View the K-2 District Assessment Plan for more details.

For more information regarding that administration of K-2 District Assessments and embedded universal screener please go to the Achievement Assessments Office website

NEW K-2 Early Reading Screening for 2025-26 Link to this section

Beginning in 2025–2026, students in kindergarten, grade one, and grade two must be screened (using a state approved assessment) for risk of reading difficulties per Education Code Section 53008.

The California Department of Education has shared a list of 3 reading screeners approved by the Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel:

  1. Multitudes
  2. DIBELS
  3. Amira

A Reading Screening is used to :

  • Identify students who may be at risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia.
  • Implement a school’s comprehensive instructional strategy.
  • Provide information for parents and educators to discuss student needs in a more informed way.
  • Inform supports and services for students with reading difficulties

All K-2 Educators and school leaders are encouraged to attend an upcoming K-2 Reading Screener Review Session on Wednesday, March 12 from 3:30-5pm (extended hours will be provided to attendees). Register to attend at: bit.ly/AAOPDRegistration.  Read this message for more details about the K-2 Reading Screening Review Session.

Contact rti@sfusd.edu if you have any questions.

Contact the RtI team at rti@sfusd.edu

 

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This page was last updated on March 3, 2025