- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
The Alaska Reads Act
Supporting all students to read at grade level by the end of third grade is a top priority identified in Alaska's Education Challenge.
The Department of Education & Early Development is responsible for supporting and training pre-kindergarten through third grade teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators by providing evidence-based instructional strategies on literacy. In June 2022, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Alaska Reads Act into law, creating four components to support early literacy.
Alaska Reads Act Components
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The District Reading Intervention Plan (DRIP) is also known as the district K-3 Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plan. The DRIP is required for all school districts to complete and submit to DEED by September 1st each year. |
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The Department Reading Program is offered as additional support for the lowest performing 25% of K-3 schools. This component of the AK Reads Act is voluntary and requires districts to apply each year. |
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The Early Education Program is referred to as the District-Wide Early Education Program. This program is voluntary and designed to provide resources to districts that are not adequately served by head start programs and other high-quality childcare. |
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The Virtual Learning Consortium is voluntary and makes virtual education and professional development resources available to students and teachers in the state. |
Frequently Accessed Resources
Alaska Reads One-page Summaries:
Communication Resources
Earn the AK Reads K-3 Endorsement
Understanding Alaska’s Early Education Program Standards and .5 ADM Approval
Evidence-Based Materials Lists
AK Evidence-based Core Program List
AK Evidence-based Reading Interventions and Supplemental Programs List
AK Reads Act Professional Development Review Process
PD Course Review and Approval Cycle
PD Coursework Approve Information
High Quality Instructional Materials Review Process
High Quality Instructional Materials Application Form
High Quality Instructional Materials Review and Approval Cycle
High Quality Instructional Materials Application Form
Alaska Reads One-page Summaries:
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