i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction for reading and mathematics combines an adaptive diagnostic assessment with individualized instruction, reliable progress monitoring, and comprehensive reporting for teachers and administrators in grades K-8 for reading and mathematics. In addition to the blended learning environment, the platform provides teachers access to resources which will be utilized for remediation of skills based on student needs. I-Ready is used to determine VAM scores in grade K-8. In addition, a correlation study was conducted by a third party and the i-Ready diagnostic provided a strong correlation to the FSA. The contract also provides professional development. 

With the emphasis on technology, blended, adaptive learning platforms are a necessity in increasing student achievement. iReady will provide students with equivalent experience to that of the state assessments, a criterion-referenced assessment aligned directly to the Florida Standards provides an accurate predictor of progress and inform data driven instructional next steps. Based on a student’s results on the i-Ready Diagnostic, the program automatically assigns students online instructional modules within i-Ready Instruction. This differentiated instruction is presented in highly engaging instructional modules that can be accessed through any internet-enabled computer. Delivery is flexible: during school, before/after school, in-class/pull-out, summer school, at home, computer lab, and a host of other settings. Diverse, contemporary characters set in visually appealing, modern environments capture students’ attention and immediately engage them in the learning process. Lessons use real-world experiences and authentic situations to teach essential skills. Explicit instruction makes concepts concrete and addresses the root cause of any specific areas of student need. i-Ready has developed their materials to support students and teachers, by providing professional development, explicit instruction, a gradual release approach, and engaging online resources to differentiate instruction and teach prerequisite skills that are required for mastery in foundational and fundamental skills at each grade level.

i-Ready monitors progress and tailors instruction for each student, class, grade, and school in addition to providing progress monitoring for the district to measure student achievement. Opportunities for growth surround the need for teachers to deliver lessons to a diverse population with varying needs and remedial practices to assist students in achieving standard mastery. i-Ready provides a platform for teachers to provide individual students skill remediation in reading and math for grades K-8 student performance on the diagnostic assessments and monthly progress monitoring tasks. Remediation occurs through skill building lessons that align to standards and provide students the opportunity eliminate any deficits. The blended learning opportunities provided through i-Ready allow students to build their foundational skills which transfer into standards mastery. Based on data provided by Curriculum Associates, our students are above the national percentile average for growth. i-Ready will be utilized as the blended learning platform for K-8 reading and mathematics for the 2019-20 school year. i-Ready provides teachers with stronger, more relevant data to inform interventions at the Tier II and Tier III levels.

Incorporation of i-Ready in the instructional day has been successful. Continual assistance for teachers with using available data to determine instructional next steps and selecting reading materials which meet the text complexity necessary to increase student achievement will be provided throughout the school year.

The district demonstrated an overall increase in mathematics as measured by state assessment in 2017-18. 

The district will increase proficiency in grades K-6 Reading/Math and set proficiency targets in 2019-20 based on proficiency achievement in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

• Goal 1: Develop a High Quality & Aligned Instructional System
• Strategy 1.1 Provide teachers and students with the tools and resources necessary to meet the demands of the Florida Standards and students' individual needs.  
• 1.2.5 Expand the use of iReady curriculum in Grades 4-8 for ELA/Reading and Math interventions.

That the Clay County School Board approve the purchase of the iReady diagnostics, toolbox, and professional development to provide blended learning in reading and mathematics for the 2019-2020 school year.