Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 200 - Board of Education
Chapter 20 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education
Subchapter 10 - Academic Standards, Programs and Operations
Part 2 - Secondary Design: Middle and High School Learning Environments and the Rhode Island Diploma System
Section 200-RICR-20-10-2.2 - Ensuring Grade Level ELA and Math Proficiency for All Secondary Rhode Island Students

A. Each LEA in Rhode Island shall create and implement a plan to evaluate the ELA and Math proficiency levels of all secondary students. All LEAs shall develop a screening/review process to support a successful transition to high school that utilizes State and local assessments to identify students in need of additional diagnostic assessment and instructional support.

B. LEAs shall diagnostically assess all students who have been identified through this screening process or have been identified as performing below grade level on the State assessment to determine and assign appropriate instructional strategies and intervention to support students graduating ready for college and career success. The LEAs shall be responsible for costs associated with assessment procurement, administration, and interpretation. The Commissioner may authorize the use of suitable State or Federal funds for such purpose.

A. Each LEA shall initiate interventions for every student functioning below grade level expectations based on the assessments required under § 2.2(B) of this Part. Any student who continues to fall below grade level and/or fails to attain proficiency in ELA or Math in subsequent years shall be provided specialized intervention and supports.

B. Ensuring grade level performance in ELA and Math is the responsibility of each LEA and shall include instruction and the provision of school-wide, targeted and intensive supports. Intervention and support for students performing one (1) or more years below grade level shall be documented within the student's Individualized Learning Plan (ILP).

C. Each LEA shall ensure that all students who are not demonstrating proficiency as measured by State-endorsed math and ELA standards will attain and maintain performance that allows them to engage in grade appropriate curriculum. LEAs shall have mechanisms in place that:

D. All LEAs shall annually report to their school committee, or equivalent, in a public meeting to document the effectiveness of specific ELA and math strategies, interventions, and programs that have been implemented. This information shall be provided to RIDE annually.