- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
CLSD 2024 Cohort
Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Program Grant: 2024 Cohort
The Department of Education has been awarded a Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Program grant. This national grant aims to support the state in enhancing literacy outcomes across all grade levels. Currently, the Request for Application (RFA) for subgrantees is being drafted in alignment with the U.S. Department of Education's guidelines and will include specific, required action steps as well as monitoring expectations.
Grant awards will be allocated through a competitive process, and applications must clearly demonstrate the completion of the outlined action steps as described in the grant proposal. The Department emphasizes the importance of potential subgrantees understanding both the grant’s requirements and its monitoring plan.
Request for Application (RFA) Notification and Timeline
The Request for Application (RFA) was sent to superintendents and designated points of contact for eligible school districts on April 30, 2025.
Timeline:
- May 13, 2025 – Informational webinar for applicants at 3:00 PM
Webinar Recording Slides
Technical Assistance Webinar
- May 20, 2025 – Budgeting and Monitoring
Zoom Link to Webinar
Planning: Support by Grade-Band
- May 21, 2025 - Birth to Kindergarten Entry - 3:00 PM
- May 22, 2025 - Kindergarten through 12th Grade - 3:00 PM
Technical Assistance Webinar
- May 27, 2025 - General Assistance and Q&A - 3:00 PM
- May 30, 2025 – Applications due by 5:00 PM
- June 2025 – Application review
- June 18, 2025 – Award notifications
Please refer to the RFA document for full details and submission requirements.
DEED Approved Courses and Exams
Alaska Native Language Literacy
Family & Community Support Resources
FAQs
Review Processes for Courses & Materials