California’s Adoption of Reading Difficulties Risk Screening
PACE · Authored by Julian M. Siebert, Danielle Gomez, Rebecca Silverman and Benjamin W. Domingue · 2025
A PACE policy brief offering recommendations for successful implementation of universal reading risk screening across California schools.
Recent Coverage of Multitudes
Multitudes and the UCSF Dyslexia Center have been featured in national, state, and local coverage examining early literacy screening, dyslexia identification, and California’s efforts to strengthen reading support for all students.
Universal Screening in Action: SB 114 Implementation Report
Statewide implementation update on California’s K–2 reading difficulties risk screener under SB 114, with recommendations for strengthening early literacy screening across districts.
Bay Area schools begin universal kindergarten screening for reading difficulties
CBS News Bay Area reports on the rollout of California’s universal early literacy screening initiative, highlighting how districts are identifying reading challenges earlier and connecting students with support.
How California ensured cultural responsiveness in early literacy screenings
K-12 Dive explores how California designed its literacy screening system to work effectively for multilingual learners and speakers of diverse dialects.
Dyslexia screening tools in California
Overview of the dyslexia screening tools approved for California schools and how districts are implementing early literacy screening.
Dyslexia spotted early in kindergarten
Coverage of early identification efforts in California schools as districts begin screening kindergarten students for reading risk.
Governor Newsom announces Golden State Literacy Plan
Governor Newsom announced the Golden State Literacy Plan, launching a statewide effort to strengthen early reading support across California schools.
State approves UCSF reading screener for California public schools
California approved the UCSF-developed reading screener for statewide use to help schools identify students at risk for reading difficulties earlier.
The Importance of Early Literacy Screening
Researchers describe why early literacy screening is essential for identifying reading difficulties and ensuring equitable learning opportunities.
Multitudes honored with Anthem Award for health innovation
Multitudes received recognition at the Anthem Awards for its innovative approach to improving literacy and addressing health disparities through education.
UCSF dyslexia researchers develop tool to flag early reading challenges
Researchers at UCSF describe the development of a tool designed to identify early signs of reading difficulties that may lead to dyslexia.