08. Parent Notification and Involvement
The READ Act legislation requires districts to notify the parents of each student in grade K-3 who are not reading at or above grade level.
Does Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Cooperative (0991-83) notify parents or guardians when children are identified as not reading at grade level? Yes
The table below indicates the frequency of parent notification for each grade level.
Parent Notification Frequency by Grade
| Grade | Frequency of Notification | Method of Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 1 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 2 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 3 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 4 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 5 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 6 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 7 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 8 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 9 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 10 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 11 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
| Grade 12 | 3 times per year | Digital messaging |
READ Act requires the following information be included in parent notifications:
- Student's reading proficiency level as measured by the MDE approved screener
- Reading related services currently being provided to the student
- Strategies parents/families can use at home in helping their student succeed
Parent Notifications from the district or charter includes all required information?
Yes
Families or the community are engaged around literacy through the following:
- More than one of the above