Overview

FastBridge’s Dyslexia Screening capability uses earlyReading and CBMreading within the FastBridge suite to provide brief, standardized, norm-referenced universal screening for early grades (PreK–3). The screener meets widely accepted criteria for dyslexia screening, supports multiple state approvals in the U.S., delivers easy-to-interpret diagnostic reports, and connects screening results to evidence-based instruction, intervention, and progress-monitoring workflows.

Features and Capabilities

• Universal screening & scope: Fast, brief universal screeners for PreK–3 to identify students at risk for dyslexia and other early reading difficulties.
• Research-based criteria: Meets the five core criteria for effective dyslexia screeners: brief, standardized, norm-referenced, valid, and easy to understand.
• Assessments included: Uses earlyReading and CBMreading as curriculum-based measures to support both screening and diagnostic insight.
• Computer adaptive + CBM blend: Combines Computer-Adaptive Testing with Curriculum-Based Measures to improve precision across skill levels.
• Reporting & interpretation: Provides clear, actionable reports explaining which skills students struggle with (e.g., phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency) and gives targeted instructional recommendations.
• Progress monitoring: Integrated tools track intervention response and measure growth across reading skill areas over time.
• State approvals & compliance: Included on approved dyslexia screening lists in multiple U.S. states, supporting compliance with local requirements.
• Implementation supports: Offers guidance materials, resources, and training to support district-wide rollout and MTSS/RTI implementation.
• Integration & deployment: Delivered as a cloud-based SaaS platform with centralized administration, reporting, and teacher access.