Dear Parents/Guardians:
This legislation requires that each school administers an ongoing assessment to identify each child’s reading progress. These assessments are administered three times per year and the first must be administered within thirty days of school beginning. David Ellis Academy West has determined that if a child performs in the 60th percentile or below on the NWEA district assessment, the district will provide an Individual Reading Improvement Plan (iRIP) to address and support student areas of weakness and provide resources for parents and guardians. Individual Reading Improvement Plans were created and distributed to parents in the fall of 2018.
The state assessment (M-STEP) is administered in the spring of each year in Grades Three through Eight, and this test will provide information to inform the state of Michigan whether a child has met reading proficiency expectations in order be promoted to Fourth Grade. For children who are identified to be one year behind based on the state assessment (M-STEP) for the 2019-2020 school year, the state of Michigan will send written notification to parents/guardians. Given that reading proficiency is a strong predictor of future career and college readiness, literacy is embedded in all subject areas. Although the school focuses on early literacy throughout the school day, we still need your support. Family engagement plays a vital role in a child’s success as a reader. As a partner in your child’s education, we encourage you to communicate with your child’s teacher regarding their progress.
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For additional information, please contact your child's teacher or Program Principal, Marcy Novak [email protected]
Sincerely,
Tyron D. Hurd