In which grade levels does DIBELS primarily focus on early literacy skills?

DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) primarily focuses on grade levels K-3 because this range is critical for the development of foundational literacy skills. In these early grades, children are typically transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making it essential to assess and support their literacy progress during this formative time.

DIBELS gives educators the ability to monitor student growth in critical areas such as phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. By focusing specifically on K-3, the assessments are designed to identify students at risk for reading difficulties at a crucial point in their developmental journey, thereby allowing targeted interventions to be implemented before more serious challenges arise.

Other options may cover different ranges, but they either extend beyond the primary focus of early literacy skills or do not capture the full scope of these foundational years effectively.