Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning™ Fourth Edition (DIAL™-4) is a global screener for assessing large groups of children quickly and efficiently.


Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning | Fourth Edition
DIAL-4
Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning™ Fourth Edition (DIAL™-4) is a global screener for assessing large groups of children quickly and efficiently.
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DIAL-4 Complete Kit (Print)
A103000285198
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Kit (Print)
14771
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DIAL-4 Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
14787
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
14789
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DIAL-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
QG1DL4
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Administration/Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14786
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Administration/Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14794
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DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with Q-global Comprehensive Form Individual Reports Qty 50 (Digital)
14795
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DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
14709
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DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14711
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DIAL-4 Teacher Questionnaires Qty 25 and Template (Print)
14707
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DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 and Template (Print)
14705
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DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14706
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
14763
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14764
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DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Qty 50 (Print)
14765
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DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14775
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DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 / Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print)
14773
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DIAL-4 Record Forms and Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14780
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 (Print)
14772
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14779
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14785
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14793
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14788
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DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14790
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DIAL-4 Examiner's Manual (Print)
14761
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DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Language Area (Print)
14702
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DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Motor Area (Print)
14700
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DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Concepts Area (Print)
14701
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Operator's Handbook (Print)
14762
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DIAL-4 Language-Articulation Spanish DIAL
14718
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DIAL-4 Cutting Card and Score Overlays Qty 50 (Print)
14722
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DIAL-4 Concepts DIAL
14716
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DIAL-4 Motor - Copying DIAL
14714
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DIAL-4 Language-Objects / Actions DIAL
14715
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DIAL-4 Language-Articulation DIAL
14717
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DIAL-4 30 Second Timer
14726
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DIAL-4 Measuring Tape
14724
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DIAL-4 Flower Wall Target (Print)
14725
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DIAL-4 Mirror 5X7
14727
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DIAL-4 Black Bag
14767
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DIAL-4 Motor Area Red Bag
14768
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DIAL-4 Ladybug Bean Bag
14723
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DIAL-4 Concepts Area Green Bag
14769
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DIAL-4 Language Area Purple Bag
14770
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DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Blue Bag
14776
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DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: July 10
A103000458976
Qualification Level
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: August 13
A103000458977
Qualification Level
Thursday, August 13, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: September 23
A103000458978
Qualification Level
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
9:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar 3 Hours
A103000072426
Qualification Level
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation Live Webinar 6 Hours
A103000072427
Qualification Level
This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the DIAL-4 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering items on the Motor, Concepts, and Language areas, and for presenting and scoring the parent and teacher questionnaires. Additionally, the session will focus on scoring and interpreting test items and using the data collected from the test items and questionnaires to make screening decisions. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring of the DIAL-4. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation In Person 6 Hours
A103000072428
Qualification Level
This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the DIAL-4 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering items on the Motor, Concepts, and Language areas, and for presenting and scoring the parent and teacher questionnaires. Additionally, the session will focus on scoring and interpreting test items and using the data collected from the test items and questionnaires to make screening decisions. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring of the DIAL-4. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Online Independent Study Program On-demand
A103000285199
Qualification Level
The Online Independent Study Program covers administration, scoring, and basic interpretation of the DIAL-4. The program consists of eight modules. Participants will have access to the course for 1 year.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.
DIAL-4 Training Packet (Print)
14766
Qualification Level
The DIAL-4 Training Packet is a set of print documents that coordinators of programs using the DIAL-4 can use to train team members in the administration and scoring of the DIAL-4 tasks and items. Coordinators can use the online modules that are included with the DIAL-4 Online Independent Study Program.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement.
This training packet is included in the purchase of a Complete DIAL-4 Kit.
DIAL-4 Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour
A103000072429
Qualification Level
Price includes up to 40 people per session. This 1-hour Q&A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&A sessions do not include handouts or slides.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
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DIAL-4 Complete Kit (Print)
A103000285198
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Kit (Print)
14771
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Examiner's Manual (Print)
14761
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Language Area (Print)
14702
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Motor Area (Print)
14700
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Concepts Area (Print)
14701
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Operator's Handbook (Print)
14762
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
14787
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
14789
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
QG1DL4
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Administration/Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14786
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Administration/Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14794
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with Q-global Comprehensive Form Individual Reports Qty 50 (Digital)
14795
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
14709
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14711
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Teacher Questionnaires Qty 25 and Template (Print)
14707
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 and Template (Print)
14705
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14706
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
14763
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14764
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Qty 50 (Print)
14765
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14775
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Language-Articulation Spanish DIAL
14718
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 / Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print)
14773
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms and Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14780
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 (Print)
14772
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
14779
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14785
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14793
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14788
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
14790
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Cutting Card and Score Overlays Qty 50 (Print)
14722
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Concepts DIAL
14716
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Motor - Copying DIAL
14714
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Language-Objects / Actions DIAL
14715
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Language-Articulation DIAL
14717
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 30 Second Timer
14726
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Measuring Tape
14724
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Flower Wall Target (Print)
14725
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Mirror 5X7
14727
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Black Bag
14767
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Motor Area Red Bag
14768
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Ladybug Bean Bag
14723
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Concepts Area Green Bag
14769
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Language Area Purple Bag
14770
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Blue Bag
14776
Qualification Level
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: July 10
A103000458976
Qualification Level
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: August 13
A103000458977
Qualification Level
Thursday, August 13, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar Half Day: September 23
A103000458978
Qualification Level
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
9:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions.
A training consultant will contact you one week before the session date with the Zoom link for registration.
Each participant in attendance must have a purchased seat.
DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar 3 Hours
A103000072426
Qualification Level
This 3-hour session provides an overview of the DIAL-4 components, administration and scoring of test items, and basic interpretation of the test results. Participants will also learn how to make screening decisions. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation Live Webinar 6 Hours
A103000072427
Qualification Level
This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the DIAL-4 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering items on the Motor, Concepts, and Language areas, and for presenting and scoring the parent and teacher questionnaires. Additionally, the session will focus on scoring and interpreting test items and using the data collected from the test items and questionnaires to make screening decisions. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring of the DIAL-4. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation In Person 6 Hours
A103000072428
Qualification Level
This 6-hour session will prepare participants to implement the DIAL-4 in their early childhood program. Participants will learn the essentials for administering items on the Motor, Concepts, and Language areas, and for presenting and scoring the parent and teacher questionnaires. Additionally, the session will focus on scoring and interpreting test items and using the data collected from the test items and questionnaires to make screening decisions. This hands-on training offers participants opportunities to practice administration and scoring of the DIAL-4. Price includes up to 40 people per session.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
DIAL-4 Online Independent Study Program On-demand
A103000285199
Qualification Level
The Online Independent Study Program covers administration, scoring, and basic interpretation of the DIAL-4. The program consists of eight modules. Participants will have access to the course for 1 year.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. On-demand training is accessed via a welcome email sent to the email address associated with the order.
DIAL-4 Training Packet (Print)
14766
Qualification Level
The DIAL-4 Training Packet is a set of print documents that coordinators of programs using the DIAL-4 can use to train team members in the administration and scoring of the DIAL-4 tasks and items. Coordinators can use the online modules that are included with the DIAL-4 Online Independent Study Program.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement.
This training packet is included in the purchase of a Complete DIAL-4 Kit.
DIAL-4 Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour
A103000072429
Qualification Level
Price includes up to 40 people per session. This 1-hour Q&A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&A sessions do not include handouts or slides.
Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.
- Publication date:
- 2011
- Age range:
- 2:6–5:11
- Scores/interpretation:
-
DIAL-4 provides standard deviation and percentile cutoff points by chronological age at two-month intervals for total and area scores—Motor, Concepts, Language, Self-Help, and Social Development. Percentile ranks and standard scores also are provided.
- Qualification level:
- B
- Completion time:
- 30-45 Minutes
- Scoring options:
- Q-global® Scoring and Reporting or Manual Scoring
- Other languages:
- Spanish
Building on the effective DIAL-3, the DIAL-4 offers early childhood professionals and administrators further advantages with time-saving testing, easier administration, and enhanced reliability.
Benefits
- Identify children who may need additional assessment at even younger age.
- Screen 5 early childhood areas: Motor, Concepts, Language, Self-help development and Social Wellbeing.
- Save time with easy administration and even greater reliability.
- Determine potential for development delays.
- Save more time with Speed DIAL-4, a shortened version appropriate for quick screening in smaller settings such as departments of public health, pediatric offices, health fairs, homes, and classrooms.
Features
DIAL-4 presents stimuli one at a time using a dial, manipulatives and other materials, all of which are included.
- New norms to support updated edition.
- Lowered floor from 3:0 to 2:6.
- New items to measure skills important for predicting academic success.
- Reformatted handbooks and record form for easier administration and scoring.
- Simplified administration instructions and scoring rules to reduce errors.
- Includes manual, operator’s handbooks, one-piece dials, zippered bag for area materials, carrying bag.
Additional Optional Support Tools
- Teacher questionnaire allows for information from multiple sources and teacher feedback.
- Parents questionnaire helps gather information about child’s background and development.
- Optional parent-child activity form suggests activities to help improve child’s skills.
Resources
The following samples and summaries are available for DIAL-4.
Sample Reports



