Colorado READ Act
The Colorado READ Act from the Colorado Department of Education funds evidence-based K–3 literacy instruction, educator training, and targeted interventions to improve early reading outcomes statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: June 30, 2027: Annual LEP per-pupil intervention money submission deadline | August 15, 2027: Annual teacher training documentation and designation application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Per-pupil intervention funds distributed annually to eligible local education providers; amount varies based on the number of K–3 students with significant reading deficiencies.
Summary: Statewide initiative supporting K–3 literacy through evidence-based reading instruction, educator training, and targeted intervention funding.
Key Information: District compliance with training and documentation deadlines is required for funding eligibility.
Description
The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act) is a comprehensive, state-funded initiative designed to ensure that all Colorado students are reading at grade level by fourth grade. Administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the program provides a structured framework of evidence-based reading instruction, professional development for teachers and administrators, and targeted intervention funding to local education providers (LEPs). The Act supports scientifically based reading strategies, ongoing evaluation, and public accountability to advance literacy achievement statewide.
