Is your child ready for the next grade?
In Arkansas, 72% of parents say their kids get B’s or better.
But 34% of students are reading on grade level.
Families want the full picture of how their child is doing in school and how to support learning at home.
Here are 3 simple steps to strengthen summer reading
CHECK your child’s reading progress
Use these simple steps to log into the ATLAS portal to get your child’s most recent state test results and Individual Student Report (ISR). This is the best way to see if they are meeting grade-level standards or if they need more support.
Protips:
If your child’s Spring 2026 score doesn’t appear, try again in a few days or ask your child’s teacher when it will be ready. If you need help logging into the ATLAS portal or understanding what their scores mean, ask your child’s teacher for more information.
CREATE a plan with your child’s teacher
Meet with the teacher before the year ends to ask if your child is on grade level in reading and math, and where they may need more support. Ask which skills your child should focus on over the summer break, and use this simple tool to get the most out of your end-of-year conversation.
3rd Grade Families: If your child scored a Level 1 on the end-of-year ATLAS English Language Arts test, ask your child’s teacher about a Read-at-Home Plan to help make grade-level progress over the summer.
Protip:
Ask the teacher to show you example activities to do at home this summer.
CONNECT to summer learning resources
Use the Arkansas State Library’s interactive map to find free summer reading programs near you and work on reading together for 15-20 minutes every day. These simple habits will help keep your child on track (and avoid the “summer slide”).
3rd-grade families: Check out this Summer Reading Family Guide with Daily Activities, Book Lists, Game Ideas, and more!
Protip:
Check out R.I.S.E. Arkansas Family Resources for more free K-8 tools.
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