Implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve Program

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1 Implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve Program

2 The Goal: The goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level by the end of third grade and continue to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex text when needed for secondary education and career success.

3 Major Components 1. Comprehensive Literacy Plan 2. K-3 Diagnostic Reading Assessment 3. Retention of third graders not performing on grade level 4. Summer Reading Camp 5. Fourth Grade Transitional Classes

4 K-3 Diagnostic Reading Assessment mclass Reading 3D Teachers get immediate feedback about instructional needs of students Parent reports are generated to provide notification of assessment results and information regarding reading proficiency

5 Third Grade: What To Expect Third grade students will complete 3rd grade and the EOG for reading If they score at grade level, they are promoted to 4th grade If they are not, they may take a retest of the EOG in a different form If score at grade level on the retake or alternate test, they are promoted to 4th grade

6 Good Cause Exemptions 1. Limited English Proficient students with fewer than 2 calendar years in the country 2. Students with disabilities with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that specify at least two years of documented reading remediation 3. Students who demonstrate reading proficiency appropriate for 3rd grade on the BOG (Beginning of Grade Assessment) 4. Students who demonstrate reading proficiency through a student reading portfolio 5. Students who have received reading intervention and previously been retained more than once in prior grades

7 Student Reading Portfolio The content expectations of the Student Reading Portfolio will be consistent across the state. Portfolio contents for third grade students will start in October of the student s third grade year. The contents will be based on the third grade standards and will be very specific. It will include samples from the standards as well as student summary reports of progress monitoring in Reading 3D (K-3 Reading Diagnostic Assessment System). It will not be just a few samples of student work.

8 Third Grade: What if my child is not a candidate for a good cause exemption? If students do not qualify for a good cause exemption, they are then enrolled in a Summer Reading Camp. Enrollment in the summer camp is the parent s decision. If the choice is not to enroll, the student is retained or placed in a 3-4 transitional class with a 3rd grade label.

9 Summer Reading Camp Outside of the instructional calendar Parents or guardians will make the final decision regarding attendance Will last 3-8 weeks, include 4 days per week, and at least 3 hours of instruction per day Top quality teachers will be selected based on demonstrated student outcomes in reading proficiency

10 What Is After Summer Camp? On Grade Level: Student attends and completes the Summer Reading Camp Passes the alternate test OR passes with a complete reading portfolio. Will be promoted to 4th grade Not On Grade Level: If the student is still not proficient, the student moves to the next school year with a retained label on the record in PowerSchool.

11 What Can Parents Do? Read Together! Find some time for reading every day. Reading before bedtime is great, but any time is a good time for reading. Be sure to read books that your child enjoys. If you have selected a book, and then find you are not interested in it, stop reading it and select another one. Even 15 minutes a day will make a big difference in your child s achievement and enjoyment of reading.

12 Parent Resources Read to Achieve Parent Livebinder

13 Together, we can ensure our students are ready!