EDUC 5923 Assessment Strategies for Reading

Not-for-profit. The UO DIBELS Data System supports educators across the U.S. and internationally. We work with teachers, school psychologists and support staff, principals, district personnel, superintendents, project coordinators, and state departments of education. We have information for customers at every level and will work with you individually to provide the resources and support that you need.

PALS is the state-provided screening tool for Virginia’s Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI) and is used by 99% of school divisions in the state on a voluntary basis. PALS assessments are designed to identify students in need of additional reading instruction beyond that provided to typically developing readers.

Our research-based, computerized assessments help educators answer a crucial question: Are my students learning? By delivering precise, real-time information about every student’s learning triumphs and challenges, we set educators—and students—up for success.

The American Library Association’s Committee on Literacy defines literacy as “the ability to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential."

The Global Operations Unit of the International Literacy Association (ILA) works to enhance the professional development and institutional capacity of literacy educators while developing and implementing sustainable partnership programs worldwide