DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) 8th Edition

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Instrument Overview

The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) 8th Edition is an assessment that can be used for benchmark screening and monitoring growth of students in grades K-8.

Content

Grades
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade
Languages
English
Respondent
Observer

Administration Information

Qualifications

Not specified

Access and Use

Price

Testing materials are free to download: https://dibels.uoregon.edu/materials/; or $1 per student for DIBELS Data System, student reports, data management

Contact

888-497-4290

Open Access
Yes

Psychometrics (additional guidance)

Psychometric References

Savage, C. (2022). Considerations for use of early grades reading assessments. EdInstruments Brief, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University. https://edinstruments.org/resources/early-grades-reading-assessments

University of Oregon (2018-2020). 8th edition of Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS®): Technical manual.https://dibels.uoregon.edu/sites/dibels1.uoregon.edu/files/DIBELS8-TechnicalManual_04152020.pdf

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