Frequently Asked Questions

• An RSP is a Reading Success Plan. According to Missouri Department of Education, "An RSP is a well-developed and defined plan to support students who exhibit a substantial deficiency in reading." 

• Students who receive an RSP must have evidence-based intervention reading instruction that is grounded in the science of reading.

• Early literacy education is critical to a student’s long-term academic success. It is important to identify students who have a substantial reading deficiency or are at risk for reading disabilities, such as dyslexia, as early as possible. RSPs help districts to identify at-risk students as early as possible to receive the supports they need to succeed.

• All students took the iReady assessment in August/September. They were also given a fluency task (DIBELS) in a one on one setting with a teacher.

• A combination of iReady scores, Lexile level, and fluency task scores were used to determine if an RSP was needed.

• The Classroom Teacher, Admin, and Reading Interventionists will work together to create a personalized plan for your child. 

• These plans were shared at parent-teacher conferences at the end of October. Please contact us if you need another copy or did not receive one.

• You can access RSP at-home activities on this Parent Website. 

• This will be an ongoing plan for the entire school year. We will monitor progress every 3 weeks to check your child’s growth. 

• If a student reaches their learning goals, it is possible for them to exit their reading plan. However, they may only exit their RSP if their progress monitoring assessments show that they have mastered those skills and their Spring Diagnostic proves this mastery.

• Not necessarily. Some kids may qualify for intervention/IEP, but an RSP does not guarantee reading intervention. The student’s reading success plan will be fulfilled by the classroom teacher unless otherwise informed.  

• Not necessarily. Qualifying for an RSP does not automatically mean your child is flagged for dyslexia. Part of the iReady screener is flagging characteristics that can be similar to dyslexia, however it can not diagnose dyslexia. 

• If your child is flagged for dyslexia through the iReady screener, that does not mean they definitely have dyslexia. We can not diagnose dyslexia; we can only identify characteristics that can be parallel to characteristics of dyslexia.

In Van Buren R-1school district, we recognize that early reading skills are strong predictors of lifelong academic success for our students.  Our teachers dedicate significant instructional time to supporting students in developing literacy skills. We have numerous school and district level supports in place, including 

• High-quality curriculum for all students 

• High-quality classroom teachers 

• Regular assessments of each child’s reading progress 

• A comprehensive multi-tiered system of support process for students

 In order to meet the requirements of SB 681(2022), starting this school year we will also: 

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians of students who are reading below grade level      Inform parents of reading supports provided to their child at school 

• Increase systems of supports for students 

• Develop a Reading Success Plan (RSP) for students needing support 

To monitor your child's progress, we will also administer the iReady diagnostic three times during the school year. 

• We are happy to help!

• You can contact the following people (click drop down arrow) for more information regarding your child's reading success plan.