Indiana Administrative Code
Title 511 - INDIANA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Article 6.2 - SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH; ACCOUNTABILITY
Rule 3.1 - Reading Plan
Section 3.1-1 - Definitions
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 20-19-2-8; IC 20-32-8.5-4
Affected: IC 20-31; IC 20-32-8.5
Sec. 1.
The following definitions apply throughout this rule:
(1) "Core reading program" means a scientifically-based program that provides a scope and sequence that scaffolds instruction in accordance with state academic standards.
(2) "Dedicated time" means that scientifically-based reading research is the primary basis for the instruction provided during that time period.
(3) "Differentiated instruction" means the process of matching instruction to meet the different needs of students.
(4) "English learner" means a student whose native language is not English and who is classified as a Level 1-4 limited English proficient or Level 5 fluent English proficient based on the LAS Links English proficiency assessment.
(5) "Individual learning plan" means the record keeping document developed for each English learner, outlining the student's level of English proficiency and instructional and assessment adaptations.
(6) "IREAD-3" is the reading test approved by the board to test reading proficiency.
(7) "Job-embedded time" means professional development that occurs during the course of the work day.
(8) "Parent-guided home reading program" means a guidebook on how to promote reading at home.
(9) "Principles of response to instruction" means the systemic process of meeting the educational needs of all students through the following:
(10) "Reading deficiency" means reading at a level not equivalent to grade-level reading proficiency.
(11) "Reading instruction" means instruction on the five (5) components of scientifically-based reading, which includes the following:
(12) "Scaffolding" means instruction that builds on a student's prior knowledge and internalizes new information.
(13) "Scientifically-based reading research" means research that includes the following: