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District outlines compressed schedule, tools and family-notification plan for Act 20 literacy screenings
Summary
District staff described required universal screeners and diagnostic assessments under Wisconsin Act 20, explained chosen tools (AIMSwebPlus screener, Amira diagnostic) and flagged tight timelines, translation and staffing challenges for teachers and coaches.
District staff briefed the board on Jan. 13 about implementation of Wisconsin Act 20 literacy requirements, including the universal screener (AIMSwebPlus) and a diagnostic assessment (Amira) for students who score below the 25th percentile on the screener.
Why it matters: Act 20 requires districts to screen literacy skills, provide diagnostics and develop individualized reading plans; the requirements include short administration windows and family notification requirements that create operational and communication demands for schools.
Assessments and tools
- Universal screener: AIMSwebPlus, selected by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), will be administered to all students in 4K…
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