Read By Grade Three
Read By Grade Three Information
What is Public Act 306?
On October 6, 2016, Michigan adopted the third-grade reading legislation when Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 306 into law. Public Act 306 of 2016 (now referred to as MCL 380.1280f) requires all third-grade students not scoring proficient on the 3rd Grade state summative assessment be retained. This legislation took effect immediately and 2016-17 kindergarteners will be the first cohort of students impacted by the retention aspects of the law in 2019-20.
2022-2023 class of third graders was the last students affected by the retention aspects of the law because Public Act 7 of 2023 repeals the retention requirement as of the 2023-24 school year. Click on the link below for Read by Grade Three resources.
Meet the Literacy Team
Jessica Hines
English Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum Supervisor
jessica.hines@southfieldk12.org
(248) 746-4314
Carlis Gaddis
Stevenson Elementary
carlis.gaddis@southfieldk12.org
(248)746-6643
Ursula Kelley-Wash
Kindergarten to 1st Grade- District Literacy Coach
ursula.kelley-wash@southfieldk12.org
(248)746-4309
Zachary Mehalski
Second to Third Grade- District Literacy Coach
zachary.mehalski@southfieldk12.org
(248)746-4323
Dequetta Chapman
Fourth to Fifth Grade- District Literacy Coach
dequetta.chapman@southfieldk12.org
(248) 746-4331
Marian Flaggs
Middle School- District Literacy Coach
marian.flaggs@southfieldk12.org
(248) 746-4318
Parent Resources
Parent Literature
Reading Essentials for Families
Read at Home Plan for Student Success
Build the Habit of Good Attendance
A Parent Guide to PA 306
Essentials for Families: Fridge Poster
Southfield Public Schools and PA 306 power point for parents
Southfield Public Schools Individualized Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP) Guide for Parents
Michigan eLibrary Resources
Michigan eLibrary eResources Supporting Early Literacy
Michigan eLibrary Kids Learn
Michigan eLibrary Kids Play
Michigan eLibrary Kids Read
Michigan State University Early Literacy Resources
Tips for Reading with Children
Developing early literacy skills goes beyond the ABCs!
"The Retelling Glove"
Selecting Books for Children
Tips for Parents by Grade Level
Tips for Parents of Kindergartners
Resources for Parents with Kindergarten Students
Tips for Parents of First Graders
Tips for Parents of Second Graders
Resources for Parents with First and Second Grade Students
Tips for Parents of Third Graders
Resources for Parents with Third Grade Students
