Kindergarten Readiness Screening
Kindergarten students will be given the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning (DIAL) in May or June prior to entering
school. The purpose of this screening is to prepare for the
individual needs of the students.
The development skills, which are measured in the DIAL,
are usually considered stepping stones for success in school.
Most preschool children have acquired the skills used in this
test by the time they are 5. The results of the DIAL are to be
used in conjunction with classroom teacher observation at the
start of the school year to identify strengths and areas of focus.
This will help teachers develop their plans specifically with
your child in mind.