Early Literacy RtI Tier 1

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. 

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

One of the 3 CDE approved assessments above will replace the Star CBMs as SFUSDs Early Reading Screener in 2025-26.  

NOTE: The Star Early Literacy, Reading and Math assessments will remain in place as Interim assessments.

All K-2 Educators and school leaders were encouraged to attend a K-2 Reading Screener Review Session on Wednesday, March 12 from 3:30-5pm. If you were unable to make it to the session on March 12th, you can access the presentation deck and recording below:

View resources regarding assessment administration, reports, and instructional resources for each Screener below:

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

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

Contact the RtI team at rti@sfusd.edu

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