511 IAC 6.2-3.1-4 Reading plan; instruction

Sec. 4. (a) Reading instruction for all students in kindergarten through third grade must include the following: (1) A research-based core reading program that provides a scope and sequence in order to scaffold the instruction of scientifically-based reading, including the following: (A) Phonemic awareness. (B) Phonics. (C) Fluency. (D) Vocabulary (E) Comprehension. (2) A dedicated, uninterrupted minimum ninety (90) minute block of time daily to all students. The time must include whole group instruction using a core reading program and small-group differentiated instruction. Half-day kindergarten programs must provide ninety (90) minutes of instruction but do not have to provide the instruction during an uninterrupted block of time. The following exemptions apply: (A) charter schools are exempt from this subdivision; and (B) public schools and accredited nonpublic schools in which ninety percent (90%) of students pass IREAD-3 are exempt from this subdivision. (b) A school is not required to offer a research-based core reading program under subsection (a)(1) if: (1) the state board determines that the school falls within one (1) of the top two (2) performance categories under 511 IAC 6.2-6-5; and (2) ninety percent (90%) of students pass IREAD-3 during the school year immediately preceding the submission of the plan. (c) A sponsor of a charter school whose students do not pass IREAD-3 at ninety percent (90%) or higher shall require that charter school to implement scientifically-based reading instruction.