Rochester Community Schools Understanding Michigan’s 3rd Grade Reading Law Parent Presentation PA 306 of 2016 (HB 4822)

Purpose of presentation Ensure that RCS stakeholders understand the key requirements of Public Act 306 of 2016

PA 306 of 2016 Begins Immediately Retention component begins at the end of 2019-20 school year and would be implemented with the 2017-18 cohort of first graders The other components of the law go into effect immediately for grades K-3 beginning this school year

PA 306: Third Grade Reading Law Signed into law in October, 2016: Attempts to increase proficiency on state 3rd grade reading test Early intervention for at-risk students Retains students that are not proficient on state 3rd grade reading test (beginning in year 2019-20) Majority of law for K-3 starts immediately in 2017-18 I think this needs one title. Either 3rd reading or HB 4822….

Why did legislators feel that there was a compelling need for this legislation?

We are not making the growth needed to compete as a state.

Percentage of students proficient on 2017 M-STEP 3rd Grade ELA Test

RCS Literacy Beliefs: Literacy is an inalienable right for all people in a democratic society. Literacy is a community initiative. Continuous, high-quality professional learning is vital for all staff within a world-class literacy system. Early literacy intervention is an economic, social, and moral imperative. Choice in a variety of rich, authentic texts promotes student engagement. Teachers change their teaching to match how students learn. Positive relationships are the foundation of a learning community. Reading and writing inspire joy.

What are the essential elements of the law?

Required for Grades K-3 in 2017-18: Systematic plan of research-based interventions for literacy Evidence-based, comprehensive core reading instruction that meets the needs of the majority of students in the classroom Approved assessments to screen and diagnose 3 times/year Assessments administered within the first 30 school days Starting when? This is a little dense. I changed it.

Students with Reading Delays placed on Individual Reading Improvement Plans that: Accelerate student to reach grade level profiency in reading Provide intensive development in the five major reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) Intensify the frequency, grouping, instructional focus, explicitness, and assessment based on student need Ensures frequent, documented progress monitoring Notifies parents and provides at-home reading support and plan Starting when? This is a little dense. I

Districts must administer MDE approved initial and extensive assessments within the first 30 days of school and three times throughout the year Initial Extensive RCS chose two that already are used

Provide Individual Reading Improvement Plan Within 30 days for those students reading below grade level Provide written notice to student’s parent Plan developed by teacher, parent, principal, and other personnel Provides daily targeted small group or 1-to-1 reading instruction and/or intervention by classroom teacher Some students may receive additional instruction by a learning consultant or academic interventionist

Additional Requirements of PA 306 Early Literacy Coaches Teacher Professional learning based on the reading needs of students Establish a collaborative system for teachers for the purposes of analyzing data, identifying needs of students, and determining professional learning needs

What is Involved in the Retention Process? Beginning in Year 2019-20 MDE notifies parents/school district of students who did not achieve a score of proficient on 3rd grade state reading assessment within 14 days of finalized score and of retention Retention can last no more than one year

2019-20 Retention Process Five “Good Cause” Exemptions are allowable: A student with an IEP or 504 plan can be exempted by the IEP or 504 team An English Learner who has had <3 years of instruction in ESL program A student previously retained and has received intensive reading intervention for two or more years A student enrolled for less than 2 years and was not provided with an appropriate individual reading improvement plan in previous school Parent request (within 30 days of MDE notification)

2019-20 Retention Process District superintendent ensures that students who received MDE notification may not enroll in 4th Grade until they demonstrate 3rd grade reading level via: Proficiency in reading on 3rd grade state assessment or Demonstrates 3rd grade reading level on an alternative assessment or Demonstrates 3rd grade reading through a pupil portfolio Define CEPI???? This should be combined with the next slide. Beginning 2019-2020 a student will not be promoted to 4th grade until: Proficient in reading based on 3rd grade state assessment or Demonstrates 3rd grade reading level on an alternative assessment or Demonstrates 3rd grade reading through a pupil portfolio

2019-20 Retention Process Student may progress to 4th Grade if not proficient on ELA 3rd Grade state assessment: Proficient in all subject areas assessed on 3rd Grade state assessment other than Reading, AND Proficient in science and social studies via student portfolio and teacher input

Next Steps of Implementation for RCS Curriculum Department finalizing reading plan templates At-Home Reading Component is being refined Professional learning for teachers in the areas of progress monitoring, intervention strategies, and research-based core instruction Three District Literacy Coaches will work intensely with first grade teachers during the 2017-18 school year