Is RISD planning to implement a way for parents to view their child’s grades and assignments online?
This capability is being discussed and some preliminary infrastructure is in place. It is still too early to offer any timeframe, as thorough testing must be performed and data security parameters put in place before full implementation. More information will be available as the effort progresses. Advanced Reading Program Option After researching on the Internet, it appears that the new reading program (Houghton Mifflin) is a program designed for struggling readers. What is the district’s plan for students who are exceeding the standards and need to be challenged? The Houghton Mifflin Reading Program (HMR) is not designed just for struggling readers. Rather, it is designed as a comprehensive core reading program with instructional activities/strategies for all readers. HMR is a scientifically research-based program with explicit and systematically-planned instruction. There are powerful intervention resources as well as challenge lessons included with this program. In fact, there is a
