Early Literacy: Abbott

10A-3.2.c.5 Complete Chapter 10 A
5. A comprehensive early literacy assessment program that provides assessment in the native language, where appropriate, including:

   i. For ELLs, assessment to determine levels of native and English literacy, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:15-1.3;

   ii. The assessment of former ELLs, if learning deficits are identified, to determine if the lack of academic achievement is not due to the lack of sufficient English language proficiency;

   iii. Screening in reading in grades kindergarten through three;

   iv. Diagnostic assessment of those students below reading level as identified by the district-approved reading program and/or the school level WSR model in grades kindergarten through three;

   v. Annual assessment and item analysis with a State-approved norm-referenced and/or criterion-referenced instrument in grades one through three; and

   vi. A locally devised system of assessment including clear and measurable indicators of progress based on the district’s curriculum and measured periodically with incremental assessments such as running reading record, observational survey or other appropriate instrument;