Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT)
The ELAT project provides Colorado K-3 schools with online literacy assessment tools and support to help educators assess and improve students' reading skills in compliance with the READ Act.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Software licenses for K-3 literacy assessment tools; multi-year participation possible; no direct monetary award.
Summary: Provides Colorado K-3 schools with online literacy assessment tools and support to meet READ Act requirements.
Key Information: Applicants must provide their own hardware; all Colorado LEPs with K-3 students are eligible.
Description
The Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) project, administered by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), supplies participating local education providers (LEPs) with access to Amplify’s mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura assessments. These tools support real-time, individualized assessment of reading skills for students in kindergarten through third grade, helping educators comply with the Colorado READ Act. The platform analyzes assessment results, recommends targeted instructional activities, assists with student grouping, and generates intervention plans. Participation also includes training and implementation support at no cost, though applicants must provide their own compatible hardware.
