Section 200-RICR-20-10-2.2 - Ensuring Grade Level ELA and Math Proficiency for All Secondary Rhode Island StudentsEach local education agency (LEA) shall ensure that all of its secondary students graduate proficient in ELA and Math. LEAs shall ensure student proficiency by providing access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum, monitoring each student's progress toward proficiency in ELA and Math, and providing sufficient academic, career, and personal/social supports to ensure that all secondary students become proficient.
2.2.1Assessing ELA and Math Proficiency Levels of Secondary StudentsA. Each LEA in Rhode Island shall create and implement a plan to evaluate the ELA and Math proficiency levels of all secondary students. All LEAs shall develop a screening/review process to support a successful transition to high school that utilizes State and local assessments to identify students in need of additional diagnostic assessment and instructional support.B. LEAs shall diagnostically assess all students who have been identified through this screening process or have been identified as performing below grade level on the State assessment to determine and assign appropriate instructional strategies and intervention to support students graduating ready for college and career success. The LEAs shall be responsible for costs associated with assessment procurement, administration, and interpretation. The Commissioner may authorize the use of suitable State or Federal funds for such purpose.2.2.2Improving ELA and Math Proficiency for Secondary Students Performing Below Grade LevelA. Each LEA shall initiate interventions for every student functioning below grade level expectations based on the assessments required under § 2.2(B) of this Part. Any student who continues to fall below grade level and/or fails to attain proficiency in ELA or Math in subsequent years shall be provided specialized intervention and supports.B. Ensuring grade level performance in ELA and Math is the responsibility of each LEA and shall include instruction and the provision of school-wide, targeted and intensive supports. Intervention and support for students performing one (1) or more years below grade level shall be documented within the student's Individualized Learning Plan (ILP).C. Each LEA shall ensure that all students who are not demonstrating proficiency as measured by State-endorsed math and ELA standards will attain and maintain performance that allows them to engage in grade appropriate curriculum. LEAs shall have mechanisms in place that: 1. Identify and support students who are not making progress in ELA and math as measured by local and State assessment data; and2. Provide universal student access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned to State endorsed standards; and,3. Ensure that all grade levels work collaboratively to transition students between schools within and across LEAs.D. All LEAs shall annually report to their school committee, or equivalent, in a public meeting to document the effectiveness of specific ELA and math strategies, interventions, and programs that have been implemented. This information shall be provided to RIDE annually.200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-10-2.2
Amended effective 3/28/2023