Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) Assessment Window

What

Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) Assessment Window

When

11/13/2025

LAUSD RDRS stands for
Reading Difficulties Risk Screener
It is a mandatory annual screening for all students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, to identify those who may be at risk for reading difficulties. This early identification allows the district to provide timely support and interventions to help improve literacy skills, with the goal of improving overall academic success.
Key details about the RDRS

* Purpose: The primary goal is early identification to provide targeted support. It is not a diagnosis of dyslexia but a tool to see which students might need extra help.
* Implementation: It is mandated by California Education Code Section 53008 and must be administered to all K-2 students annually, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
* Screening tools: In LAUSD, the RDRS will use DIBELS 8 (for English)<"" target="_blank">www.google.com.....qQce5JK7igTSFD3OAv7oyGmoxdHF3Qo&csui=3>" target="_blank">https://www.go.....dqQce5JK7igTSFD3OAv7oyGmoxdHF3Qo&csui=3> and Lectura (for Spanish)<"" target="_blank">www.google.com.....qQce5JK7igTSFD3OAv7oyGmoxdHF3Qo&csui=3>" target="_blank">https://www.go.....dqQce5JK7igTSFD3OAv7oyGmoxdHF3Qo&csui=3> to assess early reading skills.
* Parental role: Parents will be informed about the screening and can opt out their child with written consent.
* What happens next: If a student is identified as at-risk, schools will provide supports such as evidence-based literacy instruction, progress monitoring, tutoring, or further evaluation, based on the results.
* High-stakes vs. informational: The screening results are for informational and support purposes only and cannot be used for high-stakes decisions like grading, promotion, or reclassification.