DIBELS Institute

DIBELS 8th Edition

DIBELS Institute

Join us for a 16-hour, virtual DIBELS 8th Edition Administration Training held July 20-23, 2026. Certified D8 Systems Trainers will train attendees to become reliable administrators of all the DIBELS 8th measures.

Registration is open! Secure one of 100 spots. Early Bird pricing ($600) is available through March 31; the regular rate ($750) begins April 1.

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What is it?

DIBELS 8th Edition Administration and Scoring Training

  • Who: Educators in the United States and Canada who want to administer DIBELS measures with fidelity using paper and pencil. This is not an mCLASS training.
  • Why: Receive training from Certified D8 Systems Trainers; get access to a virtual training community; and be the first to know about additional trainings.
  • When: July 20-23, 2026
  • Cost & Deadlines:
    • $600 Early Bird: Through March 31
    • $750 Regular Rate: Starting April 1
    • Final Registration Deadline: June 1
    • Payment: Credit card only

Why attend?

This training will directly support school and district literacy instruction, early identification, and equitable intervention practices.

  1. Improves Early Literacy Outcomes: DIBELS 8 is one of the most widely validated early literacy screening tools. Proper training ensures teachers administer measures consistently and interpret results accurately.
  2. Bolsters Multi-tiered Systems of Support: Formal training helps strengthen Tier I instruction and streamline Tier II/Tier III Intervention, leading to measurable gains in reading achievement.
  3. Ensures Fidelity and Reduces Misidentification: Without formal training, staff often apply scoring or progress monitoring procedures inconsistently. Investing in training reduces errors, prevents over- or under-identifying students for intervention, and ensures data-driven decisions are grounded in fidelity.
  4. Builds Capacity: Those who complete this training will be offered the opportunity to receive an additional day of Data- Based Decision Making information, as well as instruction on how to be a Certified DIBELS 8th Edition Administration Trainer.
  5. Reduces Lost Instructional Time and Inconsistency: Well-trained staff make faster, more accurate instructional decisions, ultimately saving resources and improving student outcomes.
  6. High Return on Investment: Compared to the cost of additional assessments or intervention programs, DIBELS training is a low-cost, high-impact professional development investment. It strengthens the tools you already use and improves the quality of implementation school-wide.

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