Reading Pulse Protocol Guide
Reading Pulse Protocol
mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition Data Analysis & Collaborative Inquiry • Grades 7–8
PLC Data Protocol
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Teacher / Team
Grade / Period
Benchmark Window
[ ] BOY [ ] MOY [ ] EOY
Analysis Date
1. Class Benchmark Distribution & Measures
Record student count (N) and percentage (%) per tier
| DIBELS Measure | Well Below (Tier 3) | Below (Tier 2) | At Benchmark (Tier 1) | Above Benchmark | Class Median |
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| DIBELS Composite | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | ______ |
| Oral Reading Fluency (WCPM) Words Correct Per Minute | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | ______ |
| ORF Accuracy % Target ≥ 95–98% | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | ______% |
| MAZE Comprehension Adjusted maze score | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | _____ / _____ % | ______ |
2. Notice & Wonder Collaborative Protocol
Distinguish objective trends from analytical questions
I Notice... (Factual Patterns)
Objective observations: Where are students clustered? Is rate or accuracy lagging? How does MAZE compare with ORF?
I Wonder... (Inquiry & Causes)
Root cause questions: Does vocabulary impede MAZE? Are slow readers stumbling on affixes? What Tier 1 shifts are needed?
Surprises, Discrepancies & Outliers
Students needing immediate re-screening, diagnostic probes, or special consideration
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Tiered Support & Action Plan
Translating DIBELS Patterns into Targeted Interventions & Progress Monitoring
PLC Action Plan
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3. Targeted Student Grouping by Reading Skill Profile
Group students by primary skill bottleneck rather than score alone
Tier 3 • Intensive
Decoding & Fundamental Fluency Deficit (Well Below Benchmark)
Cadence: 4–5x/wk • 30–45 min • PM: Weekly
Student Names
Target Skill & Protocol
[ ] Advanced phonics / Multisyllabic [ ] Accuracy focus (<93% accuracy) [ ] High-frequency morphology roots
Weekly Goal
Aim: +1.5 to +2 WCPM/wk
PM Tool: ORF Form #____
Tier 2 • Strategic
Fluency Stamina & MAZE Comprehension (Below Benchmark)
Cadence: 3x/wk • 25–30 min • PM: Bi-weekly
Student Names
Target Skill & Protocol
[ ] Repeated reading / Prosody [ ] Syntax & sentence-combining (MAZE) [ ] Academic vocabulary in context
Bi-Weekly Goal
Aim: +1.0 to +1.2 WCPM/wk
PM Tool: ORF / MAZE Form
Tier 1 • Core Extension
Complex Text Stamina & Disciplinary Literacy (At/Above Benchmark)
Cadence: Daily Tier 1 Core
Students Needing Advanced Disciplinary Challenge
Extension Strategy
Tier 3 academic vocabulary, complex syntax, primary source inquiry
4. Six-Week Action Plan & Progress Monitoring Commitments
Accountability and scheduled instructional cycles
Team SMART Literacy Goal
By _____ / _____, students in Tier 2/3 will increase their ORF score by an average of _____ WCPM with at least _____ % accuracy, as measured by weekly/bi-weekly mCLASS progress monitoring.
Core (Tier 1) Classroom Shifts
What will all teachers implement daily in regular instruction?
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Progress Monitoring Checkpoint
Who monitors, on what schedule, and when does the team debrief?
PM Lead / Assessor:
Midway Data Check Date:
6-Week Review Meeting:
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