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Gloucester schools expand literacy screening to preK–8, add individualized reading plans
Summary
The Gloucester County School Board was briefed on an updated division literacy plan that expands VALS screening to preK–8, requires individualized reading plans for students flagged as at-risk or failing SOLs, and integrates reading plans into PowerSchool analytics to track progress and protect student records.
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Gloucester County School Board received an update on the district’s division literacy plan, including a change to expand VALS (the district screening tool) from K–3 to preK–8 for targeted groups and a new process for individualized reading plans.
Staff said the expanded screening is intended to identify students at risk for reading difficulties earlier and more broadly so interventions can be applied promptly. Under the…
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