Remedial Reading, Standard (c) - Admin. Rule

PI 8.01(2)(c) reads: Remedial reading.

1. In this paragraph "state minimum performance standard" means the state minimum performance standard on the test administered under S. 121.02(1)(r), Stats.
2. Each school district shall identify, diagnose, serve and monitor each pupil in reading in grades kindergarten through fourth if either of the following apply:
   1. The pupil fails to meet district grade level objectives in reading as identified in curriculum plans developed under S. 121.02(1)(k), Stats.
   2. The pupil fails to score above the state minimum performance standard and a teacher in the school district and the pupil's parent or guardian agree that the pupil's test performance accurately reflects the pupil's reading ability; or a teacher in the school district determines, based on other objective evidence of the pupil's reading comprehension, that the pupil's test performance accurately reflects the pupil's reading ability.

3. Identification and diagnosis of reading deficiencies shall be directed or performed by the district reading specialist required under s. 118.015, Stats. Or by licensed personnel who have earned at least 6 semester credits in courses dealing with the measurement of reading skills and achievement or the diagnosis of reading difficulties. Children with identified and diagnosed reading deficiencies shall receive instruction and services directed toward the removal of the deficiencies. The instruction and services shall be coordinated with all other reading instruction. Monitoring of pupil progress shall occur on a regular basis and include parental involvement.
4. If fewer than 80% of the pupils score above the state minimum performance standards, either in the district or in any individual school in the district, the district shall develop a written plan which includes the following:
   1. A description of how the district will provide remedial reading services.
      
   2. A description of how the district intends to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to remove reading deficiencies.
      
   3. An assessment of the school district or individual school's reading program.
5. The department shall provide upon request technical assistance to districts required to develop a plan to provide remedial reading services.

For questions about this information, contact Jacqueline C. Karbon (608) 267-9268

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:42:49 PM