Just a few updates and reminders for libraries on the Read by Grade Three law:

MDE is moving up the M-STEP testing window by a week this spring to give families of 3rd graders more time to appeal test results that could lead to them being retained.

Bridge reported on Michigan leaders possibly supporting 2 year Kindergarten and universal PreK: https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/local-news/article/Local-educators-adjust-to-Read-By-Grade-Three-law-14964270.php
Gov. Whitmer wrote a piece in the Detroit Free Press reflecting on 2019 and looking ahead to 2020. One of the things she's proud of is the tripling of the number of literacy coaches in the state so more kids can read by the end of 3rd grade.
The Library of Michigan offers this tri-fold for libraries: Read by Grade Three: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers from Your Library

Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law from the Michigan Department of Education.

A “Read by Grade Three” webinar from the Library of Michigan/MDE for public library staff is available on demand:

Read By Grade Three: What Public Libraries Need to Know

How can Public Libraries and other key stakeholders support literacy for all young learners in Michigan? In 2015, Michigan ranked 46th in the nation based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th Grade Reading Scores. Join the webinar to better understand the Michigan Read by Grade Three Law, what school districts are doing today, and to learn how libraries can help to promote literacy learning. Presenters: Laural Triebel and Lisa Brown, Early Literacy Coaching Consultants, Office of Educational Supports, MDE; Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan.

Additional Early Literacy support materials can be found on LM’s Ready to Read Michigan page and more webinars supporting youth services are available on our Webinars Archive page.

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915

LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan

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