Learning to read is an important milestone for all students. In Minnesota, the goal is to have every child reading at, or above, grade level. Also to support students who may need extra help reaching that goal.
Every school district must have a literacy plan in place to help reach these goals starting in Kindergarten.
Kindergarten-3rd grade
Las escuelas deben identificar a los alumnos que leen por debajo del nivel de su grado y evaluar si tienen dislexia. La escuela debe evaluar a estos estudiantes 3 veces al año para ver si leen al nivel de su grado. La primera evaluación debe realizarse en las primeras 6 semanas del año escolar. La segunda evaluación debe realizarse en las últimas 6 semanas del año escolar.
Grades 4 or above
Schools must identify students that are reading below grade level and screen them for dyslexia. But a student in 4th grade or above can skip this screening if a parent and teacher both think that screening is not good for the student.
For students reading below grade level, schools must provide extra reading help until they read at grade level.
