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 local education agencies and state policymakers on successful implementation of universal screening.
Universal Screening in Action: SB 114 Implementation Report
Statewide implementation update on the K–2 Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (CA SB 114), with findings and recommendations to strengthen early literacy screening across California.
Dyslexia screening tools in California
Overview of California’s evolving landscape of dyslexia screening tools and how schools are implementing them to support early identification.
Dyslexia spotted early in kindergarten
Reporting on how early identification efforts in kindergarten are helping more students get timely support for reading.
Governor Newsom announces Golden State Literacy Plan
Governor Newsom visited Compton to announce the Golden State Literacy Plan, launching a statewide initiative to deploy literacy coaches and support early reading success for all California students.
The Importance of Early Literacy Screening
This article highlights why early literacy screening is critical for supporting children’s reading development and ensuring educational equity.
Schools prepare dyslexia program
An article discussing the latest updates and perspectives on literacy initiatives and educational innovation.
California schools to use new reading test to identify dyslexia
A new reading test is being introduced in California schools, aiming to help educators better identify dyslexia early and support diverse learners effectively.
State approves UCSF reading screener for CA public schools
California has approved UCSF’s reading screener for use in public schools, a step forward in supporting literacy and early intervention for diverse learners.
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
A UC San Francisco-developed tool to detect early signs of literacy weaknesses that could lead to dyslexia got a boost in the California governor’s recent budget proposal, and could be in widespread use in the state’s public schools by 2023.