Missouri Statute Section 167.645, RSMo (SB 681) requires school districts to conduct a foundational reading assessment as well as a dyslexia screener annually. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has approved iReady as a Missouri Foundational Reading Assessment and dyslexia screening tool.
Missouri’s Foundational Reading Assessment helps identify students who may have some reading difficulties. Students are assessed in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension using iReady and off line tasks. The results of the assessment will help identify students who are in need of a Reading Success Plan (RSP).
If students are identified as at risk or having substantial reading deficits, a Reading Success Plan will be created to identify areas to improve in. This is a detailed plan on how we will support students in the area of reading in the classroom or interventions. Once identified, teachers can provide instructional support targeted to student needs, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
How did my child qualify for an RSP?
All students took the iReady assessment in September. They were also given off line additional literacy and fluency tasks in a one on one setting.
A combination of iReady scores, Lexile level, and fluency task scores were used to determine if an RSP was needed.
Who will be involved in creating my child’s RSP?
The Classroom teacher, Admin, instructional coaches, and reading Interventionists will work together to create a personalized plan for your child and will have it ready to share at parent-teacher conferences at the end of October.
What can I do to help my child at home?
There are resources for parents that your teacher will discuss with you more in depth at conferences.
How long will my child have this plan?
This will be an ongoing plan for the entire school year. We will monitor progress to check your child’s growth.
If a student reaches their learning goals, it is possible for them to exit their reading plan. However, they may only exit their RSP if their progress monitoring assessments show that they have mastered those skills and their Spring Diagnostic proves this mastery.
Does this mean my child will be getting Reading Intervention Services?
Not necessarily. Some kids may qualify, but an RSP does not guarantee reading intervention. The student’s reading success plan will be fulfilled by the classroom teacher unless otherwise informed.
Does this mean my child has dyslexia?
Not necessarily. Qualifying for an RSP does not automatically mean your child is flagged for dyslexia. Part of the iReady screener is flagging characteristics that can be similar to dyslexia, however it can not diagnose dyslexia.
If your child is flagged for dyslexia through the iReady screener, that does not mean they have dyslexia. We can not diagnose dyslexia, we can only identify characteristics that can be parallel to characteristics of dyslexia.
