Following two years of implementation, DESE is launching an update of the Early Literacy Screening Approved Assessment List and accompanying Guidance to build on existing research-aligned work and to reflect feedback from educators across the Commonwealth. This update includes a review of K–3 English screeners, expanded work to evaluate screening tools in languages other than English, beginning with Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and an updated guidance document. Updated guidance and a refreshed screener list will be released in Summer/Fall 2026
Educators who work in or support grades K–3 are invited to share feedback to inform future updates and supports.