Authority: IC 20-19-2-8; IC 20-32-8.5-4

Affected: IC 20-31; IC 20-32-8.5

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this rule:

1. (1) "Core reading program" means a scientifically-based program that provides a scope and sequence that scaffolds instruction in accordance with state academic standards.
2. (2) "Dedicated time" means that scientifically-based reading research is the primary basis for the instruction provided during that time period.
3. (3) "Differentiated instruction" means the process of matching instruction to meet the different needs of students.
4. (4) "English learner" means a student whose native language is not English and who is classified as a Level 1-4 limited English proficient or Level 5 fluent English proficient based on the LAS Links English proficiency assessment.
5. (5) "Individual learning plan" means the record keeping document developed for each English learner, outlining the student's level of English proficiency and instructional and assessment adaptations.
6. (6) "IREAD-3" is the reading test approved by the board to test reading proficiency.
7. (7) "Job-embedded time" means professional development that occurs during the course of the work day.
8. (8) "Parent-guided home reading program" means a guidebook on how to promote reading at home.

9. (9) "Principles of response to instruction" means the systemic process of meeting the educational needs of all students through the following:

   1. (A) Professional accountability to ensure delivery of scientific research-based core curriculum and instruction.
   2. (B) Ongoing monitoring of student data to assess instruction effectiveness.
   3. (C) Determination and delivery of targeted and intensive individualized student supports.
10. Response to instruction guidance is available at the department's website.
11. (10) "Reading deficiency" means reading at a level not equivalent to grade-level reading proficiency.

12. (11) "Reading instruction" means instruction on the five (5) components of scientifically-based reading, which includes the following:

    1. (A) Phonics.
    2. (B) Phonemic awareness.
    3. (C) Fluency.
    4. (D) Vocabulary.
    5. (E) Comprehension.
13. (12) "Scaffolding" means instruction that builds on a student's prior knowledge and internalizes new information.

14. (13) "Scientifically-based reading research" means research that includes the following:

    1. (A) Scientific methods with an emphasis on experimental control or comparison groups.
    2. (B) Replication of results, using multiple studies by different investigators.
    3. (C) Ability to generalize results from one (1) sample to other children in the general population.
    4. (D) Fulfillment of rigorous standards with an emphasis on peer review.
    5. (E) Consistency of results between studies.

(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 6.2-3.1-1; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:26 a.m.: 20110420-IR- 511100635FRA; readopted filed Nov 16, 2017, 1:20 p.m.: 20171213-IR-511170398RFA; readopted filed Nov 28, 2023, 1:27 p.m.: 20231227-IR-511230447RFA)