Reading Success Plans
Understanding Your Child's Reading Success Plan (RSP)
The goal of our district is to ensure that all students become proficient readers. To support this, we use a comprehensive system to identify and assist students who may need additional support. A key component of this system is the Reading Success Plan (RSP).
What is an RSP?
An RSP is a plan designed to support students who have a substantial deficiency in reading. It is developed to monitor the specific reading skills a student needs to improve, as identified through state-approved assessments, dyslexia screeners, or teacher observation. The plan uses evidence-based intervention reading instruction and includes goals to measure a student’s progress.
A student is required to have an RSP if they exhibit a substantial reading deficiency (SRD), are identified as being at risk for dyslexia, or have a formal diagnosis of dyslexia. An SRD means a student is one or more grade levels behind in reading or reading readiness.
New RSPs are written for students in grades K-3. However, students who already have an existing plan will continue to be monitored through the lifetime of their plan.
How does a child qualify for an RSP?
Our district uses i-Ready for benchmark assessments, and the data from this and other sources will determine if a student qualifies for an RSP. A student may be required to have an RSP if their most recent reading assessment results indicate an "At Risk" level in areas such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension.
All students took the i-Ready Diagnostic at the start of the school year. In the elementary setting, they were also given a fluency task in a one-on-one setting with a teacher and completed a spelling inventory.
A combination of i-Ready scores, reading level, and literacy task scores were used to determine if an RSP was needed. Learn more about Reading Success Plans in Missouri.
How long will my child have this plan?
This is an ongoing plan for the entire school year. We will monitor your child’s progress every 3-6 weeks to check on their growth. Students may exit the plan if they meet their learning goals and demonstrate mastery of skills through two benchmark assessment sessions without any intervention between. The end-of-year assessment data determines a student's next steps, including exiting the RSP, attending a summer reading program, or continuing the plan into the next school year.
Does an RSP mean my child has dyslexia or a learning disability?
Not necessarily. While some students with RSPs may be identified as at risk for dyslexia, qualifying for a plan does not automatically mean your child has dyslexia. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose dyslexia. An RSP is not the same as an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and having an RSP does not mean your child will receive special education services.
What can I do to help my child now?
We believe that a strong partnership between school and home is essential for student success. Below are resources available for parents and caregivers.
https://www.readingrockets.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/
https://i-readycentral.com/