The Power of Prevention: The Critical Need for Assessment

Reading failure can be prevented in almost every learner.

In this webinar, Dr. Ruth Kaminski, co-author of Acadience Reading K-6 (formerly known as DIBELS) will discuss what we know about the prevention of reading failure. She will share practical advice about methods to prevent reading failure, all of which are grounded in the science of reading, with an emphasis on the role of assessment.

As a result of participation in this webinar, attendees will:

1. Become familiar with a prevention-oriented model of reading failure
2. Learn practical strategies for preventing reading failure
3. Understand the critical role of assessment in the prevention of reading difficulties.