Board replaces certification exam and adopts vetted early-reading assessment list for summer programs The board voted to discontinue practice 5205 certification assessments and adopt the Foundations of Reading (190) test as a replacement, and it approved a vetted list of formative K–3 reading assessments that districts may use in summer reading camps using state funds.

In a groundbreaking decision, the Alabama State Board of Education has unanimously replaced the outdated certification exam with the new Foundations of Reading (190) assessment, paving the way for enhanced literacy in K-3 classrooms.

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Teachers Use Acadience Reading Checkups to Monitor Student Skills and Progress Acadience Reading checkups help teachers evaluate and support students' reading skills effectively.

Acadience Reading is revolutionizing how teachers assess and support young readers, paving the way for confident, skilled learners.

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California mandates K-2 dyslexia assessment for early detection in schools California requires schools to adopt the Amira assessment for identifying early reading difficulties.

Kern County is taking a bold step in education by adopting a new dyslexia screening tool for young students, ensuring early detection and support for reading challenges.

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