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Implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve ProgramParent Guide 2014-2015
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Goal of Legislation
• All students proficient readers by the end of third grade.
• Gives students multiple opportunities to show proficiency
• Gives extra support to third and fourth grade
students
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Reading in K-3
• Core of all instruction
• Foundational reading skills build deeper comprehension skills and success in other content areas
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mClass Reading 3D
• Teachers understand reading skill development and levels
• Design instruction• NOT tests• Listening to child read from books and one-
minute skill tasks• Home Connect letter
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Personal Education Plan (PEP)
• PEP developed if student below proficiency• Must include focused interventions and goals• Development of stronger reading skills• Parents receive copy of PEP and are included
in reviews• Teachers monitor student’s progress
frequently • Intensive reading instruction
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Reading At or Above Proficiency
• Continue to progress in reading proficiency
• Read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex texts needed for secondary education and career success
• Become an independent reader
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Beginning-of-Grade (BOG)End-of-Grade (EOG)
• Measures progress on standards• BOG for reading only • Indication if student on track• Scores range Level 1 (the lowest) to Level 5
(the highest).• EOG – reading and math • Multiple-choice tests• Read selections and answer questions
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Non-Promotion
• Score at Level 1 or 2 in reading
• Good cause exemption – identified in law
• Notification in writing
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Reading Camps
• Provided by local school district • No cost to parents• At least 72 hours of instruction (over at least 3
weeks)• After camps
-Read to Achieve test and/or local alternative
-completed reading portfolio • Year-round schools follow different timeline• Parent/guardian decides student attendance
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Retained Reading Label
• Extra intensive interventions and opportunities
• Extra time to catch up in reading and build stronger skills for other content areas
• Reading deficiencies addressed prior to more difficult work and assignments
• All students reading with proficiency
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Successful Reading Development
• One of three situations:–Third grade accelerated class–Three/four transitional –Fourth grade accelerated class
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Third Grade Accelerated Class
• Third-grade standards and curriculum• Receive 90 minutes of daily uninterrupted
instruction outside of the classroom• Receive services all year• Take third-grade EOG
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3/4 Transition and 4th Grade Accelerated Classes
• 4th grade standards and curriculum• Both classes will include:
– Research-based effective teaching strategies – A highly qualified teacher– a heterogeneous mix of students– At least 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading instruction each
day to include:• one-on-one and small group instruction• frequent progress monitoring• intensive intervention strategies• Intensive remediation for students with “retained reading”
label
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Successful Reading Development
• Transitional classes receive interventions within regular class setting
• Accelerated classes receive interventions in a pull-out setting
• Parents of retained students can expect:– Monthly written reports on child’s reading
progress• Take the 4th grade EOG
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Mid-Year Promotion
• Read to Achieve test, local alternative assessment approved by the State Board of Education, or completed reading portfolio
• November 1• Retained reading label removed • Continue work on portfolio • All students remain in same classes for entire year • Fourth-grade EOG
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Why?
• Early identification and early intervention for struggling students
• Reduce need for remedial classes in middle and high schools
• Increase graduation rate• All students college and career ready at
graduation• Proactive and offer multiple and intensive
opportunities
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Who to Contact
• Further details and information on law and implementation
• Contact your child’s school
• View http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/850102