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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

District Reading Intervention Plan

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.

Department Reading Program

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.

Early Education Programs

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.

Virtual Learning Consortium

The Virtual Learning Consortium is voluntary and makes virtual education and professional development resources available to students and teachers in the state.

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AK Reads Act Professional Development Review Process

PD Review Application Form

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