What are districts required to do to comply with Michigan's Read by Grade Three Law?

• Screen all kindergarten students within the first 90 days and all 1-3 grade students within the first 30 days of school with an MDE-approved assessment. Click here for the approved initial assessment list.

  • Conduct an extensive (diagnostic) assessment for all students who are below benchmark. Click here for the extensive assessment list.

  • Create an IRIP (Individualized Reading Improvement Plan) to outline a plan to address and instruct the students' specific areas of need, and determine how their progress will be monitored, and share it with parents/guardians.

  • Students scoring 1271 or below on the Grade 3 ELA M-STEP will be identified as having a reading deficiency and be provides with at-home resources to help support their reading achievement. 

  • CEPI will mail a notification letter directly to parents of students identified as having a reading deficiency. 

  • At a minimum, districts are required to utilize their ISD K-5 Literacy Coach. The DIISD currently has 3 K-5 Literacy Coaches on staff. 

  • For grades K-4, the legislation requires a Read-at-Home plan and support for families to help address the reading deficiency.