Per California Education Code Section 53008 all students in grades K–2 are screened each year for risk of reading difficulties. In SFUSD, Grade 1 & 2 students are screened for reading difficulties using Amira. Amira Screening for newly enrolled grade 1 & 2 students must be completed by November 21, in order to comply with the state requirement that students are screened within the first 45 days of school. Read to find resources to support administration and conversations about the Amira Reading screener with families.