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Important Information
Spring 2013 Screening Window: April 29 - May 24, 2013
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Announcing: PALS Mobile Application Development!
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PALS Benchmarks
PALS benchmarks are minimal competencies. Click here to learn more.
PALS Around the Year
Download our PALS Around the Year PDF for detailed information about preparing to administer PALS. Print it today and keep it on hand all year!
Implementation Presentation
Click here to download a training presentation developed by DPI & PALS to assist in the implementation of PALS.
PALS-K Screening Windows
All students are required to complete Fall and Spring administrations of PALS-K, including students who made perfect scores in Fall. Most students who scored above the Spring Summed Score in the Fall still have room for improvement. Completing Spring administration (including the optional Word Recognition in Isolation task when appropriate) will allow teachers to determine student growth and will inform instructional decisions as these students prepare to enter first grade.

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Screening Window Dates
Window Assessment Dates Score Entry Deadline
Spring 2013 Apr. 29 - May 24 June 7
Fall 2013 Oct. 14 - Nov. 8 Nov. 20
Mid-Year 2014 Jan. 6 - Feb. 28 Feb. 28
Spring 2014 Apr. 28 - May 23 June 6