Third Grade Reading Legislation

Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bill 4822 into law requiring all Third Grade students who did not earn a proficient score on the Third Grade State Summative Assessment be retained starting in 2020. During the year many districts and ISDs interpreted the specific components of this new legislation and developed plans to be in compliance with the law.

Good News - With the exception of the retention language, this law is consistent with Grosse Pointe Public School System’s historical approach and dedication to a multi-tiered system of support for our students. Basically, to avoid retention a student must demonstrate one of the following:

1. Proficiency on State Assessment

2. Proficiency on an alternative assessment

3. Proficiency through a portfolio

4. Qualification for a good cause exemption

Here are some key documents that will help explain the legislation and how GPPSS will continue to support families and students through this process.

• 3rd Grade Reading Legislation Implementation Presentation in GPPSS
  
  
• House Bill Number 4822: Legislation
  
  
• Sample Individual Reading Improvement Plan document

Parent Engagement Resources from Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)

• Reading at Home Brochure
• Online Reading Resources for Parents
• Reading at Home Phonemic Awareness K-1
• Reading at Home Phonemic Awareness 2-3
• Reading at Home Phonics K-1
• Reading at Home Phonics 2-3
• Reading at Home Fluency K-1
• Reading at Home Fluency 2-3
• Reading at Home Vocabulary K-1
• Reading at Home Vocabulary 2-3
• Reading at Home Comprehension K-1
• Reading at Home Comprehension 2-3
• Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers
• Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers
• Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners
• Reading Tips for Parents of First Graders
• Reading Tips for Parents of Second Graders
• Reading Tips for Parents of Third Graders

Websites for Parents:

Communication:  Parent Letter

www.readingrockets.org

www.pbs.org

www.starfall.com

www.kidsource.com

www.literacyworldwide.org

www.michiganreading.org

www.scholastic.com

www.readwritethink.org