Can DIBELS be used with students who are deaf?
DIBELS is not appropriate for students who are deaf. DIBELS can be used with students who are hard of hearing provided the students can hear well enough to hear and understand the directions (either with or without amplification). For more information, see the chapter on Approved Accommodations in the Administration and Scoring Guide available from our Download Measures page.
DIBELS is not appropriate for students who are deaf. DIBELS can be used with students who are hard of hearing provided the students can hear well enough to hear and understand the directions (either with or without amplification). For more information, see the chapter on Approved Accommodations in the Administration and Scoring Guide available from our Download Materials page.