Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-1-.04 - First Grade Readiness
(1) Each local
board, consistent with Section 16-28-4, shall adopt and implement policies that ensure students being enrolled in or promoted to the first grade can
demonstrate first grade readiness.
(2) Each policy, at a minimum, shall:
(a) Provide first grade readiness may be demonstrated by successful completion of kindergarten or otherwise
demonstrating first grade entry readiness on an assessment of essential developmental and physical skills.
(b) Provide for immediate interventions for students who are unable to demonstrate first grade readiness, but
otherwise required to be enrolled in the first grade.
(c) Provide for the wide dissemination and
advertisement of local educational programs to inform parents and guardians of first grade readiness strategies and resources to help prepare
students.
Notes
Author: Eric G. Mackey
Statutory Authority: § 16-28-4; § 16-3-12, Code of Ala. 1975
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(1) Each local board, consistent with Section 16-28-4, shall adopt and implement policies that ensure students being enrolled in or promoted to the first grade can demonstrate first grade readiness.
(2) Each policy, at a minimum, shall:
(a) Provide first grade readiness may be demonstrated by successful completion of kindergarten or otherwise demonstrating first grade entry readiness on an assessment of essential developmental and physical skills.
(b) Provide for immediate interventions for students who are unable to demonstrate first grade readiness, but otherwise required to be enrolled in the first grade.
(c) Provide for the wide dissemination and advertisement of local educational programs to inform parents and guardians of first grade readiness strategies and resources to help prepare students.
Notes
Author: Eric G. Mackey
Statutory Authority: § 16-28-4; § 16-3-12, Code of Ala. 1975