Welcome to Fife Elementary's LAP Reading Website! 

On this page families can learn more about the LAP reading program as well as find helpful links to grade level reading resources that support their child's reading. 

What is LAP? 

Students at our school benefit from additional academic support through the Learning Assistance Program (LAP). The LAP program is designed to provide supplemental support to students who are identified as in need of additional assistance to meet Washington State reading standards.  At Fife Elementary School, The LAP program is focused on supporting students Kindergarten through Fifth grade. LAP support is always a second dose of instruction in addition to what occurs in your child’s classroom. 

More information on LAP from OSPI click HERE 

What we teach: Really Great Reading Curriculum

At FES, our LAP program implements a Science of Reading-based curriculum, which provides systematic instruction to ignite students’ orthographic mapping, which supports a strong foundation for literacy skills. Please click on Really Great Reading for more information about our adopted intervention curriculum. 

Students enrolled in LAP at FES have access to the Reading Playground, an interactive website where students can practice and reinforce skills that have been introduced during reading groups. 

Please click here for RGR.FUN for access to the games. *Students will need their passcode to sign into their account. Please contact one of our Reading Interventionist for your learner's login information. 

Families and caregivers can also click on Home Connections for examples and information on skills we teach in small groups. 

How we Assess and Progress Monitor: DIBELS ASSESSMENTS

At FES, our LAP Program administers the DIBELS 8 assessments three times a year for K-2 students. Students in grades 3-5 are assessed through STAR.  Students are also assessed bi weekly to monitor their progress in reading groups. 

Please click on DIBELS  for more information about DIBELS. 

OSPI REQUIREMENTS & RAN ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

We are required by state law to screen students in grades K-2 for indications of below-grade level literacy development, including indications of / areas of weakness associated with dyslexia. We use the RAN assessment (Rapid Automatic Naming) for grades K-2. 

Please click OSPI requirements, for more information and resources for dyslexia and RAN testing. 

Family Partnerships 

Our students are most successful when family engagement is a priority. Partnerships between schools and families can improve students’ reading progress, persistence, and motivation!  Throughout the school year our LAP reading team will offer opportunities for family involvement and as always two way communication about your child's progress.  Please click PARTNERSHIPS for more information.