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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    Starter & complete kits, print & digital

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    from $450.00
  • Test forms & reports

    Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

    24 options

    from $1.60
  • Support materials

    Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

    21 options

    from $8.10
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  • DIAL-4 Complete Kit (Print)
    A103000285198 Qualification Level B

    Includes Manual, 50 Record Forms (English), 1 Record Form (Spanish), 50 Cutting Cards, 50 Parent Questionnaires (English), 25 Teacher Questionnaires (English), manipulatives, dials, Operator's Handbooks in English and Spanish for Motor, Concepts, and Language Areas plus the Speed DIAL, Training Packet, and Training URL Letter

    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

    $985.00

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Kit (Print)
    14771 Qualification Level B

    Includes Manual, 50 Record Forms (English), 1 Record Form (Spanish), Operator's Handbook (English and Spanish), and manipulatives

    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

    $450.00

  • DIAL-4 Examiner's Manual (Print)
    14761 Qualification Level B

    $163.90

  • DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Language Area (Print)
    14702 Qualification Level B

    $33.20

  • DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Motor Area (Print)
    14700 Qualification Level B

    $33.20

  • DIAL-4 Operator's Handbook Concepts Area (Print)
    14701 Qualification Level B

    $33.20

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Operator's Handbook (Print)
    14762 Qualification Level B

    $33.60

  • DIAL-4 Online Independent Study Program On-demand
    A103000285199 Qualification Level B

    The Online Independent Study Program covers administration, scoring, and basic interpretation of the DIAL-4. The program consists of eight modules. The DIAL-4 Training Letter includes the URLs for users to access the training modules.

    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.

    $273.00

  • DIAL-4 Training Packet (Print)
    14766 Qualification Level B

    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.

    $303.40

  • DIAL-4 Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
    14787 Qualification Level B

    $2.10

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
    14789 Qualification Level B

    $1.60

  • DIAL-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
    QG1DL4 Qualification Level B

    Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account for use with paper forms

    $52.50

  • DIAL-4 Q-global Scoring Subscription 3 Year (Digital)
    QG3DL4 Qualification Level B

    Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account for use with paper forms

    $147.00

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Q-global Administration/Report Qty 50 (Digital)
    14786 Qualification Level B

    $97.60

  • 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 B

    $97.60

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with Q-global Comprehensive Form Individual Reports Qty 50 (Digital)
    14795 Qualification Level B

    $122.90

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
    14709 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14711 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Teacher Questionnaires Qty 25 and Template (Print)
    14707 Qualification Level B

    $29.00

  • DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 and Template (Print)
    14705 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14706 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Qty 50 (Print)
    14763 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Record Forms Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14764 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Qty 50 (Print)
    14765 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Parent/Child Activity Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14775 Qualification Level B

    $57.50

  • DIAL-4 Language-Articulation Spanish DIAL
    14718 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms Qty 50 / Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print)
    14773 Qualification Level B

    $88.90

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms and Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14780 Qualification Level B

    Includes 50 Record Forms, 50 Cutting Cards

    $102.60

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Qty 50 (Print)
    14772 Qualification Level B

    $139.40

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards/Parent Questionnaires Spanish Qty 50 (Print)
    14779 Qualification Level B

    $139.40

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
    14785 Qualification Level B

    $165.40

  • DIAL-4 Record Forms/Cutting Cards Spanish Qty 50 (Print) with DIAL-4 Q-global Individual Comprehensive Report Qty 50 (Digital)
    14793 Qualification Level B

    $165.40

  • 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 B

    $200.00

  • 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 B

    $200.00

  • DIAL-4 Cutting Card and Score Overlays Qty 50 (Print)
    14722 Qualification Level B

    $31.50

  • DIAL-4 Concepts DIAL
    14716 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Motor - Copying DIAL
    14714 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Language-Objects / Actions DIAL
    14715 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 Language-Articulation DIAL
    14717 Qualification Level B

    $73.90

  • DIAL-4 30 Second Timer
    14726 Qualification Level B

    $31.00

  • DIAL-4 Measuring Tape
    14724 Qualification Level B

    $8.10

  • DIAL-4 Flower Wall Target (Print)
    14725 Qualification Level B

    $18.80

  • DIAL-4 Mirror 5X7
    14727 Qualification Level B

    $27.30

  • DIAL-4 Black Bag
    14767 Qualification Level B

    Includes bag only

    $145.90

  • DIAL-4 Motor Area Red Bag
    14768 Qualification Level B

    Includes bag only

    $81.90

  • DIAL-4 Ladybug Bean Bag
    14723 Qualification Level B

    $24.20

  • DIAL-4 Concepts Area Green Bag
    14769 Qualification Level B

    Includes bag only

    $81.90

  • DIAL-4 Language Area Purple Bag
    14770 Qualification Level B

    Includes bag only

    $81.90

  • DIAL-4 Speed DIAL Blue Bag
    14776 Qualification Level B

    Includes bag only

    $81.90

  • DIAL-4 Overview Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000072426 Qualification Level B

    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.

    $2,295.00

  • DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation Live Webinar 6 Hours
    A103000072427 Qualification Level B

    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.

    $4,370.00

  • DIAL-4 Administration, Scoring, and Basic Interpretation In Person 6 Hours
    A103000072428 Qualification Level B

    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.

    $7,645.00

  • DIAL-4 Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour
    A103000072429 Qualification Level B

    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.

    $550.00

Overview

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

Ordering

Two pricing options are now available for scoring and reporting on Q-global. In addition to the current per-report price, there is now an unlimited-use scoring and reporting subscription available in one-, three-, and five-year terms. Both pricing options are listed in the pricing section above.

Important note: Each subscription is per user for the DIAL-4 only and will begin on the date of order processing unless otherwise requested.

 

Product Details

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-emotional development.
  • 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

Summary Documents

 

 

Training

Getting Started with Q-global Training Series

View these brief training modules about Q-global

 

Webinars

The following training events are available for DIAL-4.

 

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