Colorado READ Act
The Colorado READ Act from the Colorado Department of Education supports evidence-based reading instruction, educator training, and targeted literacy interventions for K-3 students statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: K-3 teacher/interventionist training & documentation | June 30, 2027: LEP submission for per-pupil funding | August 2027: Training deadline for administrators hired after June 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Annual per-pupil intervention funds (amount varies by district and student need); Early Literacy Grant program awards; CDE-provided training at no cost to educators.
Summary: Statewide initiative supporting evidence-based reading instruction, educator training, and targeted literacy interventions for K-3 students and reading interventionists.
Key Information: Districts and educators must meet training/documentation deadlines to remain eligible for funding.
Description
The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act) is a comprehensive state initiative designed to ensure all Colorado students are reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the program provides a framework for evidence-based literacy instruction, professional development for teachers and administrators, and per-pupil intervention funding for students identified with significant reading deficiencies. The READ Act also supports family engagement, regional literacy support, and ongoing program evaluation.
