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Getting Ready forFall Conferences
- Parent-Friendly RSA -
•SB 346 – Third-Grade Graduation
•HB 2511 – Amendments to SB 346
•HB 2516 – Amendments to SB 346
•HB 2306 – Amendments to SB 346
http://tinyurl.com/okcps-rsa
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Oklahoma Third-GradeGraduation Requirements
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RSA requires that a specific groupof third-grade students be retained.
It does not prevent the teacher or administratorfrom retaining any K-12 student.
All OKCPS teachers will follow the district Safety Net Procedures
for each student they believe may benefit from retention.
OKCPS Retention
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Safety-Net District Retention Form
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OK Requirementsfor Third Grade Graduation
The Reading Sufficiency Actnow provides four methods
through which third-grade studentsmay satisfy the proficiency requirements
for promotion to fourth grade.
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OK Requirementsfor Third Grade Graduation
1. Proficiency Demonstratedthrough a Reading Screener
2. Score of Limited Knowledge (or higher)
on the Reading OCCT
3. Good-Cause Exemption
4. Conference- Based Promotion** This promotion is only allowed for
2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years.
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Proficiency Demonstratedthrough a Reading Screener
The screening instrument used in OKCPS is easyCBM.
A third-grade student whose composite risk level islow/white for the Fall, Winter, or Spring Benchmark
has satisfied the requirements of the ReadingSufficiency Act for promotion to fourth grade.
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The Oklahoma Criterion-Referenced Testsa.k.a the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests
are designed to measure students’ progresson the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
Students in Grade 3 (and above)
take the Reading OCCT each spring.
Proficiency Demonstratedthrough the OCCT
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How Reading is Graded onthe Oklahoma State Test
Advanced
Proficient
Limited Knowledge
Unsatisfactory
SB 346 does not require retention of studentswho score Limited Knowledge.
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A student who scores Proficient or Advancedon the third-grade Reading OCCT
has satisfied the requirements of the ReadingSufficiency Act for promotion to fourth grade.
Proficiency Demonstratedthrough the OCCT
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A student who scores Limited Knowledgeon the third-grade Reading OCCT
may qualify for promotion to the fourth grade.
In this situation parents are providedthe option of retaining their child.
Proficiency Demonstratedthrough the OCCT
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A student who scores Unsatisfactoryon the third-grade Reading OCCT
are at-risk for RSA Retention.
Proficiency Demonstratedthrough the OCCT
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Some third graders who score Unsatisfactoryon the Reading OCCT can be provided
a Good-Cause Exemption andbe promoted to fourth grade.
Promotion ThroughGood-Cause Exemption
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Quick Reference for RSAGood-Cause Exemptions
Good-Cause Exemption #1pertains to ELL students
Good-Cause Exemption #2pertains to OAAP students
Good-Cause Exemption #3involves the alternative assessment (ITBS)
Good-Cause Exemption #4requires a 3rd grade mastery portfolio
Good-Cause Exemption #5pertains to students who have an IEPand have been retained once (PreK-3)
Good-Cause Exemption #6pertains to students who
have been retained twice (PreK-3)
Good-Cause Exemption #7pertains to students who
have a medical waiver from SDE
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Good-Cause Exemption #1
Good-Cause Promotion is available toEnglish Language Learners
who have less than two yearsof instruction in an ELL program.
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Good-Cause Exemption #2
Good-Cause Promotion is available tostudents with disabilitieswho are assessed throughthe Oklahoma Alternative
Assessment Program (OAAP).
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Good-Cause Exemption #3
Good-Cause Promotion is available tostudents who demonstrate proficiency on an
alternative standardized reading assessment.
All OKCPS students at-risk for RSA retentionare provided multiple opportunitiesto take the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills.
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Promotion from third-grade does not depend on “one test, one day.”
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Good-Cause Exemption #4
Good-Cause Exemption is available tostudents who demonstrate mastery ofthird-grade state standards for reading
through a student portfolio.
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Promotion from Third-Grade does not depend on passing a test.
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Good-Cause Exemption #5
Good-Cause Promotion is available tostudents with disabilities who take the OCCT,who have an Individualized Education Plan,
who have received intensive remediation in reading for more than two years but still demonstrate
a deficiency in reading;
and who were previously retainedor in a transitional grade during pre-kindergarten,
kindergarten, first, second, or third grade.
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Good-Cause Exemption #6
Good-Cause Promotion is available tostudents who have received
intensive remediation in reading for two or more years but still demonstrate a deficiency in
reading;
and who were previously retainedor in a transitional class during pre-kindergarten,
kindergarten, first, second, or third gradefor a total of two years.
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Good-Cause Exemption #7
Good-Cause Promotion is available tostudents who have been granted
an exemption for medical emergenciesby the State Department of Education.
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A student not otherwise qualified for promotionmay be evaluated for "probationary promotion"
by the Academic Team.
The student’s Academic Team is composed of: (1) the student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s)
(2) the student’s primary reading teacher (3) a teacher in reading who teaches in the subsequent grade level
(4) the school principal(5) a certified reading specialist
End-of-YearConference-Based Promotion
by an Academic Team
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The student will be promoted to the fourth gradeif the Academic Team members unanimously
recommend "probationary promotion."
End of YearConference-Based Promotion
by an Academic Team
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Parent-Teacher Conferenceswill be the Week of September 2.
At these conferences K-4 teachers will provide:- A Review of the Academic Progress Folder
- A Review of Student Assessment Data
- An Explanation of the Academic Progress Plan
- Information about Third-Grade Graduation
- Home-Connect Strategies
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Setting Up theAcademic Progress Folder
1) Student Name on TabPRINT CLEARLY Last Name, First Name Middle Name
2) Grade-Level Document ListStapled inside the tab side of the folder
3) Early Literacy Proficiency ChecklistStapled inside the front side of the folder
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Replace Last Year’s List
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Keep Existing ListUse New List Going
Forward
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What DocumentsWill We Discuss at Conferences?
1) Academic Progress Plan- Home Connect Strategies
2) easyCBM Student Benchmark Report
3) BOY Independent Writing Sample
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Academic Progress Plan
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easyCBM BOY Benchmark Report
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Parent Notificationof Qualification for RSA Promotion
A third-grade student whosecomposite risk level was low (white)
for the Fall easyCBM Benchmarkhas satisfied the promotion requirements
of the Reading Sufficiency Act.
3rd Grade ONLY
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
RedHigh Risk
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
Diagnostic Assessments Used as Necessary
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IEPSchool-Wideor School List
Based on WIDA
Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
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The purpose of the Reading Sufficiency Act is to ensure that each child
attains the
necessary reading skills by completion of 3rd grade
to succeed throughout school and life.
70 O.S. § 1210.508B(B)
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Indicate All Applicable
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Requirements forRSA Retained Students Supplemental after-hours tutoring
three hours per week provided by a qualified individual using a program from the OKCPS List of Approved Programs
Parent-guided “Read at Home” assistance plan
OR
After-hours mentor or tutorwith specialized reading training
3rd Grade ONLY
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Most SignificantArea of Need
Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
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Completing theAcademic Progress Plan
Based on Most Significant
Area of Need
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Required
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Initial (BOY) Parent Notification Methods
1) Academic Progress Plan Signed duringa parent/teacher conference
This is the preferred method of notification.
The parent/teacher private conference maybe scheduled in writing, email, or by phone.
Attempts to schedule should be documented.
An administrator or designee, teacher, parent/guardian,and other available Academic Team Members
should attend the conference.
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2) Emailed
Use the OKCPS initial notification letter.
If notice is sent by email,a read receipt must be requested, printed,
and stapled to Academic Progress Plan when received.
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3) Mailed via certified mail
Use the OKCPS initial notification letter.
If written notice is sent by certified mail,staple the receipt to the signature section of the APP.
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Additional Documentsto Discuss at Conferences
1) Compliment Sandwich
2) Math Data
3) Attendance Review
4) Daily Schedule / Reading Blocks
5) District RSA Parent Meetings
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OKCPS will offerInformational RSA meetings
for Parents and Community Members
September 8, 201
9:00am – 10:00am
6:00pm – 7:00pm
at the OKCPS Board of Education Auditorium
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Hosting Parent & Community Meetings
This year, each school site will be required to provide a session for parents.
At these meetings parents will be:- Informed about the RSA instructional changes
- Informed about the Third-Grade Graduation Requirements- Provided an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.