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The Read to Achieve program is part of The Excellent Public Schools Act of N.C(NC House Bill 950) which became law in July 2012.

The law outlines that if a 3rd graderis not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade, they will have to either repeat the third grade or attend reading camp.

KEY QUESTIONS

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at or above grade level?

How will the State determine if your child is reading at grade level?

What will happen if your child isnt reading at grade level?

How can you help your child with his or her reading?

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at grade level?We are providing strong instruction in literacy.

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at grade level?We are providing extra help to students who need it.

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at grade level?We are gathering information on your childs progress.Your childs teacher will continue to observe and monitor their progress.Your child can take up to 3 passages per week. Passages are aligned to specific standards your child needs to master.These assessments include mCLASS and CASE 21, along with the EOG.7

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at grade level?We are sharing information on your childs progress.Well talk about this specifically during conferences, emails, or reports home.Well share standards and scores. You will get formal reports, including the Home Connect letter.

What steps are being taken to get your 3rd grader reading at grade level?We are sharing information on your childs progress.

How will the State determine that your child is reading at grade level? TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS Good Cause ExemptionsNC Extend 1 and 2 studentsBOG score of 442 or higherCase 21 ELA assessment score of 3 or highermCLASS TRC level of P or higherRead to Achieve completed portfolio (combined score of 70% or higher on the 3 passages for each standard)LEP less than 2 years of instruction in English as a second languageAny student receiving reading intervention and has been retained more than once in grades K-2

How will the State determine that your child is reading at grade level? Did your child pass the reading section of the EOGs? TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS Yes. Your child moves to the 4th grade. No. Your childs teacher will look at:

Results of portfolio mCLASS PEP (if applicable) Reading passages

-or- Read to Achieve Test

How will the State determine that your child is reading at grade level? Does your child have a successful portfolio or did they pass the Read to Achieve Test?TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS Yes. Your child moves to the 4th grade. No. It will be determined that your child is not reading at grade level.Your child will be enrolled in a free, district-sponsored reading camp.

If your child is determined to be reading below grade level, you have two choices: TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS Attend CampDecline CampYour child be enrolled in a free, district-sponsored reading camp.

Your child will receive additional instruction and support in reading.

Reading camp is scheduled for 6 weeks during the summer break.Your child will repeat the 3rd grade.

The law does not allow us to grant exceptions.If anyone ask about dates, let them know that information will be provided if their child is invited to attend camp.

Attendance is strongly encouraged in order for your child to be successful in meeting the Read to Achieve requirements.

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If your child is determined to be reading below grade level, you have two choices: TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS Attend CampDecline CampYour child will be retested at the end of camp and move into the 4th grade.

Children who are still not reading at grade level will have a retention label and receive additional support in 4th grade.

The retention label will be removed if the child demonstrates proficiency by mid-year of 4th grade.Your child will repeat the 3rd grade.

The law does not allow us to grant exceptions.If questions are asked about how this looks in 4th grade, information will be shared with parents as it applies.15

How can I help my child with his or her reading?Read together for at least 20 minutes each day!

Parent/Teacher CommunicationHome Connect ActivitiesVisit the libraryStay involved20 minutes of daily reading underscore importance of reading a variety of texts. A balance of information and literature.

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