Once a student has been recommended, the student has an individual session with the Reading Specialist.

Kindergarten students are given two tasks. If you would like to see a description of these tasks, please see the Kindergarten Testing section.

First graders are given seven tasks.  If you would like to see a description of these tasks, please see the First Grade Testing section.

Second and third grade students are given the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). For more information, please see the Second-Third Grade Testing section.

Fourth and fifth graders are given a standardized reading test and an informal reading inventory. For a more detailed account of these tests, please read the Fourth-Fifth Grade Testing section.

If a child qualifies, he/she will be invited to attend reading classes.  These classes are recommended, not mandatory.

According to recent research, early intervention in grades one and two is significant in preventing future reading problems.  If reading problems are identified in the first or second grades, they can be remedied 82% of the time.  Intervention must be frequent and focused.  Therefore, these young students are seen most often.