The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide K-12 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students with the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grade-level standards. The goal of the ARI is to significantly improve reading instruction and ultimately achieve 100% literacy among public school students.
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The Alabama Literacy Act and the ACAP Summative Reading Subtest Spring / Summer 2024
This fact sheet explains the Text Dependent Writing Items found on the ACAP
Tips to help teachers prepare students for the Text Dependent Writing portion of the ACAP
Alabama Course of Study
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Alabama ELA Course Of Study Proficiency Scales
2021 Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts
Alabama Literacy Act #2019-523
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Alabama Literacy Act K-3 Student Supports Flow Chart
Foundational Literacy Tiered Levels of Instruction Utilizing High-Quality Instructional Materials
Pathways to Promotion
The Alabama Code has compiled all enacted legislation pertaining to the Alabama Literacy Act and created one comprehensive resource. This link will take you to the sections of the Alabama Literacy Act as developed through casetext. Note that a “search within” button can compile information on one particular topic.
High Quality Instructional Material
The Alabama Literacy Task Force is comprised of membership through various appointments outlined in the Alabama Literacy Act. This list reflects the most updated changes to the Alabama Literacy Task Force.
The Alabama Literacy Task Force is to have a minimum of two meetings per year. This reflects the meetings that have been scheduled since the updates to the law in 2023.
The Alabama Literacy Task Force is responsible for reviewing and approving assessments that meet the Alabama Literacy Act for use in kindergarten through third grade schools. This is the most recent review of assessments.
Family Resources
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The Alabama Literacy Act was signed into law in 2019 by Governor Kay Ivey to implement steps to improve the reading proficiency of public-school kindergarten to third grade students and ensure that those students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of the third grade.
Alabama Literacy Act FAQ (English)
Alabama Literacy Act FAQ (Spanish)
Alabama Literacy Act FAQ (Chinese)
LETRS Mastery Completers
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LETRS Mastery Early Childhood Education
LETRS Mastery Elementary Education
Prevention and Intervention
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ALSDE Guidance for Summer Programs 2023-2024