MY child has benefitted from the dibels measurement. He is severely
dyslexic and thanks to a valid and reliable measurement system, the
teachers actually have a way to measure his progress in a quantitative
manner as opposed to qualitative. Although qualitative can be good, as
an engineer I like a consistent way to measure. He is monitored every
two weeks. Thanks to data collection, it has validated the need for
intensive remedication. I lkie the accountability that dibels provides
and the amount of research invovled in its development. You probably
will not print this since I do not agree with the "snake oil" theory
nor do I believe in the "feel good" theory of teaching reading, i.e.
whole language, which has placed my child at least 2 -3 years behind
his peers. I say show me the data!
Sara Guss