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Franklin schools outline iRead rollout, retention risk and expanded literacy supports
Summary
District leaders described iRead (Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination), its new statutory role for third-grade retention under Senate Enrolled Act 1, district results (83.8% average) and plans to reach higher targets through literacy coaches, Title I changes and partnerships with Marian University.
Dr. Worland told the joint meeting that the iRead assessment, now required for second and third graders under recent state law, is formative for second grade and summative for third grade; Senate Enrolled Act 1 makes third-grade results consequential for retention decisions. The district reported a current average of 83.8% passing across five elementary schools compared with a state average of about 82.5% and…
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