1. Iowa Department of Education Early Literacy Implementation & Support Summer / Fall 2014

2. Iowa Department of Education Questions? Please type any questions into the chat box and we’ll address them: As we move through the powerpoint At the end of the information-sharing

3. Iowa Department of Education Big Ideas 1. Universal screening in reading grades K-3 2. For students with a “substantial deficiency” in reading: a. Progress monitoring b. Intensive instruction, including 90 minutes a day of scientific, research-based reading instruction c. Notice to parents: The student has a substantial deficiency Strategies they can use to help the child succeed Student progress reports d. Retention if the student is not proficient by the end of third grade, did not attend the summer program, and does not qualify for a good cause exemption

4. Iowa Department of Education 1. Universal Screening  All K-3 students, 3x/year  Use Department-approved tool Valid, reliable, technically adequate for universal screening  Use vendor benchmarks  Provide alternate assessment for students with disabilities whose IEP indicates it is required  Department-approved assessments on DE website (and next slide)

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6. 2.a. Progress Monitoring For all students who exhibit a substantial deficiency  Monitor weekly  Use Department-approved tool Valid, reliable, technically adequate for progress monitoring  Use vendor benchmarks A student with a substantial deficiency in reading is a student whose reading performance is below a standard set on an approved assessment and whose progress on an approved assessment is minimal **Definition will be operationalized by IDE

7. Iowa Department of Education Substantial Deficiency A student with a substantial deficiency in reading is a student whose reading performance is below a standard set on an approved assessment and whose progress on an approved assessment is minimal. Students are considered to have a substantial deficiency in reading when they meet either of the following criteria: Score below the vendor benchmark during a universal screening period directly after a screening period in which they were considered at-risk of being substantially deficient. Score below the vendor benchmark for two consecutive universal screening periods.

8. Iowa Department of Education At-Risk to be Substantially Deficient Students All students who are identified as at-risk of having a substantial deficiency are required to receive weekly progress monitoring. This will allow schools to monitor the student’s progress to ensure he or she is on track to meet end of the year reading goals (i.e., spring benchmarks). Intervention for students who are at-risk is highly recommended. If multiple data points suggest a student is not on track to meet end of year goals (i.e., spring benchmarks), interventions should be implemented for the at-risk student.

9. Iowa Department of Education 2.b. Intensive Instruction  For any student with a substantial deficiency, provide: 90 minutes a day of scientific, research-based reading instruction, which may include: o Small group instruction o Reduced teacher-student ratios o More frequent progress monitoring o Tutoring or mentoring o Extended school day, week, or year services o Summer reading programs A reading curriculum that does all of the following: o Assists in developing skills to read at grade-level o Provides skill development in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension o Is implemented by certified staff with appropriate training and PD o Is implemented during regular school hours o Provides curriculum in core academic subjects Until the reading deficiency is remediated.

10. Iowa Department of Education Intensive Instruction Guidance: For students who exhibit a substantial deficiency in reading, 90 minutes of research-based reading instruction, a district’s core literacy block satisfies the requirement to provide this service. If a district’s core instruction is not at least 90 minutes and composed of scientific, research-based reading instruction, then it is required that the district implement such a program for students with a substantial deficiency in reading. Districts must provide additional instruction or support to students identified as being substantially deficient in reading beyond the 90-minute requirement, which may include but is not limited to small group instruction; reduced teacher- student ratios; more frequent progress monitoring; tutoring or mentoring; extended school-day, week, or year; and summer reading programs.

11. Iowa Department of Education 2.c. Notice to Parents  The parent or guardian of a student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading must receive: Notice that their student has been identified as having a substantial deficiency (annually) Information on services currently provided to the student (annually) Notice of proposed supplemental services the district will provide (annually) Information on strategies the parents/guardians can use to help the child succeed (annually) Information on their students academic progress and any other useful information (quarterly) A plan for remediating the reading deficiency in a parent contract (one time) Notice that they may enroll their student in an intensive summer reading program if not proficient at the end of 3 rd grade (one time)

12. Iowa Department of Education Summer Reading Program  Beginning May 1, 2017 each district must provide an intensive summer reading program for any student who exhibits a substantial deficiency in reading  A one-time waiver from this provision will be available  The standards for an intensive summer reading program are being developed and reviewed by the Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC)

13. Iowa Department of Education 2.d. Retention  Beginning May 1, 2017, a student must be retained in grade 3 who: is not proficient by the end of 3 rd grade, AND does not enroll in and complete the intensive summer reading program, AND does not quality for a good cause exemption

14. Iowa Department of Education Reporting  Report universal screening and progress monitoring data to the IDE  Report interventions and supports implemented to the IDE  Address reading proficiency as part of the CSIP using universal screening and progress monitoring data aggregated by classroom, school, and other student characteristics  Review chronic early absenteeism for its impact on early literacy as part of the CSIP  If more than 15% of an attendance center’s students are not proficient by the end of third grade, include in the CSIP strategies to increase the percent proficient, including school and community strategies

15. Iowa Department of Education Questions? Please type any questions into the chat box and we’ll address them.

16. Iowa Department of Education Funding in 2014-2015  Last year’s funding was open in December  This year’s funding is $8 million total $4 million distributed equally to each district $4 million distributed per pupil based on 2012 certified enrollment  Median allocation is $17,018.86  The DE will send directions to obtain funding that will be similar to this year

17. Iowa Department of Education Next Steps for all schools  Provide training and support to access Iowa TIER and implement FAST, in K-3 buildings: Summer 2014  Provide free access and support to Iowa TIER and implement FAST in K-6 buildings: 2014- 2015  Provide free access and support to Iowa TIER and implement IGDIs, PK: 2014-2015

18. Iowa Department of Education Questions? Additional supports for overview: 2013-12-12 Early Literacy Guidance Webinar Latest Dept of Ed Guidance document: https://www.educateiowa.gov/documents/legisl ative-information/early-literacy-guidance

19. Iowa Department of Education Additional AEA 1 ELI Support Sessions  Session 1: Overview of ELI/TIER Reports to use o Oct. 10 @ 10:00 OR Oct. 17 @ 1:00  Session 2: Substantial Deficiency/Progr. Monit. o Nov. 3 @ 10:00 OR Nov. 6 @ 1:00  Session 3: Student w/ Disabilities/Alt. Assess. o Nov. 24 @ 10:00 OR Nov. 26 @ 1:00  Session 4: Parent communication/contract o Dec. 8 @ 10:00 OR Dec. 10 @ 1:00  Session 5: Reporting/Attendance/Early Child. o Dec. 15 @ 1:00 OR Dec. 17 @ 10:00

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21. Iowa Department of Education TIER Reports  How to access reports from TIER  Which scores to use for on target to be proficient