Instruction 2023
This document defines the District's comprehensive procedures and regulations aimed at improving reading proficiency and readiness for students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. It mandates systematic reading assessments, the development of individualized Reading Success Plans for students with identified deficiencies or dyslexia risk, and the implementation of intensive instructional services based on specific curriculum criteria. The plan also incorporates robust parental notification and engagement, integrates reading proficiency into broader school improvement plans, provides ongoing professional development for educators, and requires consistent reporting to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).