Reading Sufficiency
Reading Sufficiency provides a foundation for student academic success.
Purpose
The purpose of the Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA) is to ensure that all Oklahoma students are reading on grade level at the end of third grade (a critical juncture when students go from learning to read to reading to learn). RSA supports Oklahoma children in Kindergarten through third grade.
For the Student
Reading sufficiency significantly reduces the possible need for remediation in middle and high school and lowers the risk of a student dropping out of school because he or she is unable to read.
How SDE Can Help
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) is assisting school districts as they work to ensure all students are able to meet third-grade reading requirements.
Please see the following helpful resources based on the topics below.
View the Reading Sufficiency Act law and Rules
See a guide explaining 3rd grade retention, download brochures and ELL resources
Resources on assessments, RSA Today, electronic submission, SARP, sample letters, retention and district plans
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