Assessing Reading Difficulty Screeners for Multilingual Learners

WEBINAR RECORDING

TITLE: Assessing Literacy Reading Difficulty Screeners for Multilingual Learners
DATE: June 10, 2025
TIME: 4:00–4:30 p.m. EDT

DETAILS:

Forty states have adopted a variety of early literacy screeners. It is critical that these tools support, not hinder multilingual learners. Join us for a timely 30-minute webinar that explores how to equitably implement reading difficulties risk screeners for multilingual learners in early grades.

Drawing on insights from the recent publication, Reading Difficulties Screener for Multilingual Learners, our expert speakers will highlight key considerations for district leaders, educators, and assessment teams, including:

  • How to select and implement screeners with multilingual learners in mind
  • Strategies for interpreting results accurately and equitably
  • Guidance for communicating results with families and vendors
  • Questions every district should ask during adoption and implementation

This brief and powerful session will provide the foundational knowledge and practical tools you need to align your screening practices with current mandates, while centering equity for your multilingual students.

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Date: This webinar is part of the Center for Applied Linguistics' Research to Policy webinar series.