Reading Resources

Strategy 1: Professional Development

Theory of Action: 

If we provide professional development in the science of reading for teachers, paraprofessionals, and leaders; 

then teachers, paraprofessionals, and leaders will enhance skills in science of reading instruction and data literacy; 

resulting in more targeted, effective reading instruction for students at all ability levels, ultimately increasing student reading proficiency.

Alaska Science of Reading Symposium

2023 SoR Symposium Recordings

2024 SoR Symposium Recordings

Strategy 2: Evidence-based Materials

Theory of Action: 

If we provide support to schools to implement evidence-based frameworks;

then effective implementation of these frameworks will support excellence in reading education; 

resulting in more targeted, effective reading instruction for students at all ability levels, ultimately increasing student reading proficiency.

Strategy 3: Early Literacy

Theory of Action: 

If we increase and support early learning across the state;

then we will grow the number of high-quality preschools; 

resulting in an increased number of students participating in high-quality preschool programming, ultimately increasing student readiness for kindergarten.

Strategy 4: Frameworks for Success

Theory of Action: 

If we provide support to schools to implement evidence-based frameworks;

then effective implementation of these frameworks will support excellence in reading education; 

resulting in more targeted, effective reading instruction for students at all ability levels, ultimately increasing student reading proficiency.

Professional Learning Communities
Alaska PLC Summit

Strategy 5: Communication, Networks, and Stakeholders

Theory of Action: 

If we provide a system of communication to include evidence-based reading data reports, feedback, and resources;

then stakeholders will draw on these resources and implementation data; 

resulting in more targeted, effective reading instruction for students at all ability levels, ultimately increasing student reading proficiency.

Alaska Reads Act Implementation Webinars
January through May 2023: Access Webinar Recordings Here

Strategy 6: Teacher Preparation

Theory of Action: 

If we support and require proficiency on science of reading practices;

then pre-service teachers and in-service teachers and administrators will utilize science of reading training, pathways, and endorsements; 

resulting in increased teacher and administrator proficiency to deliver evidence-based reading instruction and leadership to improve reading, ultimately increasing student reading proficiency.