IREAD Administration and Timeline 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens to a third-grade student who does not pass IREAD-3 in the spring administration?
- The student is immediately retained in third grade
- The student is given a summer retest opportunity before a retention decision is made (Correct answer)
- The student is automatically promoted to fourth grade with reading support
- The student must repeat third grade starting the following fall without any retest
Correct answer: The student is given a summer retest opportunity before a retention decision is made
Students who do not pass the spring IREAD-3 are given an opportunity to retest during the summer before any grade retention decision is finalized.
Question 2: During which school year grade level is IREAD-3 first administered to students?
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3 (Correct answer)
- Grade 4
Correct answer: Grade 3
IREAD-3 is specifically designed for and administered to third-grade students in Indiana public schools.
Question 3: Which entity is primarily responsible for overseeing IREAD-3 administration across Indiana?
- The local school principal
- The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) (Correct answer)
- The U.S. Department of Education
- The Indiana State Legislature directly
Correct answer: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) oversees and manages the statewide administration of IREAD-3.
Question 4: A parent wants to know when they will receive their child's IREAD-3 spring results. Schools are required to notify parents of results:
- Within 1 week of test completion
- By the end of the school year in which the test was taken (Correct answer)
- Only if the student fails the assessment
- At the start of the following school year
Correct answer: By the end of the school year in which the test was taken
Schools are required to communicate IREAD-3 results to parents before the end of the school year so families have time to plan for interventions or summer retest preparation.
Question 5: What is the primary legislative basis that established the IREAD-3 program and its grade-retention consequences?
- No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Indiana Public Law 109-2012 (Correct answer)
- Indiana Senate Bill 547-2019
Correct answer: Indiana Public Law 109-2012
Indiana Public Law 109-2012 established IREAD-3 and its associated grade retention requirements for students who do not demonstrate reading proficiency.
Question 6: Which of the following students would NOT be subject to IREAD-3 grade retention under standard policy?
- A student who scored below the passing threshold in spring
- A student who failed both the spring and summer administrations
- A student who qualifies for a 'good cause exemption' approved by the principal (Correct answer)
- A student who missed the spring administration due to a family vacation
Correct answer: A student who qualifies for a 'good cause exemption' approved by the principal
Students who meet approved 'good cause exemption' criteria (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities, etc.) may be promoted to fourth grade even if they did not pass IREAD-3.
Question 7: If a student transfers into an Indiana school after the spring IREAD-3 window has closed, what typically occurs?
- The student automatically fails IREAD-3 for that year
- The student is assessed during the next available testing window (Correct answer)
- The student is permanently exempt from IREAD-3
- The student must wait until fourth grade to take the exam
Correct answer: The student is assessed during the next available testing window
Transfer students who miss the spring window are generally assessed during the next available IREAD-3 administration window (summer or fall).
IREAD Administration and Timeline 2
What happens to a third-grade student who does not pass IREAD-3 in the spring administration?