Introduction to mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition
How the program works
mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition is an English universal screener and progress monitoring reading assessment tool. It measures foundational literacy skills, creates instant groups, and includes targeted teacher-led instructional plans.
Immediate support for at-risk students
Universal and dyslexia screening in one validated assessment tool identifies your at-risk students at the earliest levels.
Rigorous, teacher-led intervention
Receive the analytical tools and resources needed to deliver targeted, staff-led intervention to students.
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What’s new:
- New mCLASS DIBELS 8 professional development sessions are now available! Register now for available sessions.
- Click here to learn more about the Alaska mCLASS D8 Calibration Module. Anyone administering mCLASS assessments must complete the Alaska DIBELS 8 Calibration Module with a passing score.
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- Download the 2024-25 BOY Checklist, and be prepared to administer the Beginning of the year benchmark assessments.
- Each participating District will receive DIBELS 8th Edition Assessment kits. One kit, per grade, K-3 will be shipped. Materials can also be downloaded for free. If you would like to purchase additional kits, please email Kristen Rockstrah or Alicia O’Neil.
- Do you have a student who transferred between districts within Alaska? Fill out this form (you must be logged in to access) to successfully transfer student data. Please note the 48-hour timeline for submission.
Technical Onboarding
Visit our Technical Onboarding hub for information and resources to help guide you through setting up digital access to your Amplify products.
Enrolling with multiple Amplify programs?
For additional support in enrolling when using multiple Amplify programs, contact Carolyn Mulloy.
Professional learning
There are many exciting learning opportunities available for Alaska teachers and leaders. Access session recordings, training resources, and more within the Professional learning section below.
About mCLASS DIBELS 8 Initial training
Districts have been registering for district-specific initial training. If you’re unable to make your district’s scheduled session, you can register for another district’s training. Seats are limited in these sessions, so please sign up early if you are interested in attending.
In addition, anyone administering mCLASS assessments must complete the Alaska DIBELS 8 Calibration Module with a passing score.
Initial Training
Initial mCLASS DIBELS 8 training
New to mCLASS DIBELS 8? This session will prepare educators to administer the DIBELS 8 measures and help them use this data to enhance their classroom instruction.
Click a date and time below to register for the full-day session:
Saturday, February 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Assessing with fidelity for teachers – 1 hour
Already trained in mCLASS D8 but want to brush up on your administration practices? Join us for this 1-hr session to review assessment administration information and practice assessing students on PSF or NWF.
New sessions coming soon!
Strengthening
Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers – 3 hours
This three-hour training session is geared toward teachers who have completed at least one mCLASS DIBELS 8 benchmark administration and are ready to begin analyzing student data to make instructional decisions.
New sessions coming soon!
Progress monitoring to drive student outcomes for teachers – 1 hour
This one-hour training session is geared toward teachers who have completed at least one mCLASS DIBELS 8 benchmark administration and are ready to Implement mCLASS progress monitoring and MTSS best practices to track student progress and accelerate growth.
New sessions coming soon!
Data Conversations
Understanding and communicating DIBELS 8 results with stakeholders – 1 hour
This session is designed to extend educator’s understanding of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, how they apply to their student’s DIBELS 8 results, and how to facilitate and support parent communication
New sessions coming soon!
Instructional Leaders
mCLASS DIBELS 8 Data Walkthrough for Leaders – 1 hour
Cultivate a school-wide culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS reports to drill into key school-level data.
New sessions coming soon!
Professional development opportunities are added frequently.
*Please note that sessions require a minimum number of participants. Sessions that do not have sufficient registration may be canceled. Please encourage your colleagues and administrators to promote sessions you believe would be helpful to fellow educators.
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Explore the complete professional services library
View the mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition Benchmark Scoring Practice videos and forms
- Video: How to Assign Online Assessments (3:36)
- Document: How To Use District-Level Student Online Assessment Management
- DIBELS assessment materials (for print)
Learn about additional Assessment Measures (RAN, Spelling, Vocabulary, Oral Language)
Access help articles, videos, and tutorials to support your mCLASS onboarding and implementation.
Benchmark and reporting
BOY: 8/19/24 – 9/27/24
MOY: 12/2/24 – 1/24/25 (choose a two week window before or after winter break)
EOY: 4/21/25 – 5/16/25
If you need to change your benchmark window, please email help@amplify.com
We at Amplify and the team at the University of Oregon are here to provide continued guidance and support around collecting and using mCLASS data.mCLASS can be administered in many ways, including remotely. This site will give guidance on the options to best support your students in any learning environment.
mCLASS® gives you detailed insight into your students’ reading development across foundational literacy skills, empowering educators with instructional recommendations specific to each student’s unique needs.
In addition to the Reporting Guide, please view the following help and tutorial resources.
- Classroom Reports Tutorial
- DYD (Download your Data) data dictionary (Benchmark)
- DYD (Download your Data) data dictionary (Progress Monitoring)
- Goal setting with Zones of Growth
Access the mCLASS Reporting Guide to find a wealth of valuable reporting information that mCLASS provides for everyone, from classroom teachers and literacy specialists to principals and district leaders, as well as parents and guardians at home.
A measure should be invalidated, or deleted, when an interruption or mistake occurs that undermines the validity of the score. Examples include the following:
- The wrong student was assessed.
- There were interruptions, such as from intercom announcements or fire drills.
- There were scoring errors that cannot easily be corrected.
Review the instructions for invalidating a measure during or after benchmark administration.
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Meet the team
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Carolyn Mulloy
Director, Customer success
cmulloy@amplify.com
Erin Replogle
Professional Development Strategist, Literacy
ereplogle@amplify.com
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