FAQ

Teachers monitor student progress through classroom assessments, observations, and benchmark assessments such as Star Reading. Parents will receive updates through report cards, conferences, and Reading Success Plan progress reports when applicable.

A Reading Success Plan is an individualized support plan for students identified as at risk in one or more foundational reading areas. The plan outlines targeted interventions and progress-monitoring strategies to help students improve reading skills.

Students may be identified through assessment data, classroom performance, teacher observations, and other indicators that suggest additional support is needed in foundational reading skills.

Parents will be notified, and the student will receive targeted reading support based on their specific needs. Progress will be monitored regularly, and families will receive updates on growth.

• Tier I: Core reading instruction provided to all students.
• Tier II: Additional small-group interventions for students needing extra support.
• Tier III: More intensive, individualized interventions for students with significant reading needs.

Students take Star Reading assessments (or Star Early Literacy in Kindergarten and Grade 1) up to five times each year to help monitor progress and guide instruction.

No. Star assessments are one tool used to understand a student's strengths and needs. Teachers also consider classroom work, observations, and other assessments when making instructional decisions.

Monett R-1 uses the state-approved Benchmark Advance Reading curriculum, aligned to state’s grade level priority standards, as part of its systematic and explicit approach to reading instruction.

Research shows that systematic and explicit phonics instruction improves word recognition, spelling, and reading comprehension, helping students become more successful readers.

Families can read together daily, discuss stories, practice letter sounds and high-frequency words, visit the library, and encourage independent reading that matches their child's interests and reading level. Refer to this document for more information and ideas.

Yes. Students who need additional support may receive interventions during the school day from classroom teachers, Title I teachers, or instructional paraprofessionals.

Students can receive both reading intervention and language acquisition support to increase their learning outcomes.

Title I is a federally funded program that supports academic achievement in reading and math. Services are available to eligible elementary students who need additional academic support.

Parents should contact their child's classroom teacher first. Teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches, and administrators can work together to answer questions and discuss support options.