Strong Readers Act (SRA)
The Oklahoma Strong Readers Act aims to strengthen literacy among Oklahoma’s students by integrating reading proficiency into the criteria for grade progression, ensuring appropriate instructional support, and maintaining clear communication with families about student progress. It focuses on identifying reading challenges early and providing the necessary support to help children become confident readers for long-term success. Parents are a child’s first teachers, and building literacy starts in the home even before children enter public school.
Nowata Public Schools is committed to supporting early literacy. We assess and build skills in the key areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. By monitoring these areas, we can identify students who may need extra support and provide targeted interventions. Our goal is to ensure that every child becomes a confident, successful reader both in elementary school and throughout their education.
Every student in kindergarten, first, second, and third grade will be assessed at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year to measure their progress in acquiring grade-level reading skills. These assessments are conducted using a screening tool approved by the State Board of Education.
We want families to be familiar with the Strong Readers Act and the support available to both you and your child during the early grades. These years are a critical time for developing strong reading skills that set the foundation for future academic success.