Connecting DIBELS Data to Denver Literacy Instruction

Denver schools are making steady progress in literacy. As you continue advancing science of reading-aligned instruction, the next step is ensuring assessment data translates into consistent, classroom-level impact.

With both DIBELS® 8th Edition and Lexia® Core5® Reading, you have powerful tools in place.

• DIBELS provides clear, standardized insight into student risk and skill development.

• Core5 delivers adaptive, structured literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Together, they offer a more complete picture of student learning. But because these tools use different scoring and placement methods, it’s not always clear how they connect.

This resource helps you bridge that gap.

Inside, you’ll find a simple, practical view of how DIBELS 8th Edition Green Range Composite Score ranges align with Core5 levels, along with insight into the skills students are developing at each stage. While not a one-to-one placement guide, this resource supports more cohesive, data-informed decision-making across classrooms and schools.

Use the guide to strengthen how your teams interpret data, target instruction, and support literacy growth for every student.

Download the guide to connect assessment insights to instructional impact.