READ Act Information

The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act), passed by the Colorado legislature in 2012, focuses on early literacy development for all students and especially for students at risk to not read at grade level by the end of the third grade. The READ Act focuses on literacy development for kindergarteners through third-graders. Students are tested for reading skills, and those who are not reading at grade level are given individual READ plans.

* Taken from cde.state.co.us

1. Talk & Listen- expand on what they say offering more mature language & vocabulary
2. Read aloud together- pick favorite stories, talk about what you are reading
3. Play with language- rhymes, alliteration, find letters out in the world
4. Make a cozy reading environment/space at home
5. Point to words (new and complex) as you read them
6. Share a love for reading
7. Bring in a variety of books- ask for suggestions, pick topics of interest, give your favorite childhood books, find books with inspiring illustrations
8. Bring in song

*Ideas taken from naeyc- check out this article for more details and ideas

Douglas County School District neighborhood schools use i-Ready as their approved READ Act interim and diagnostic assessment tool.

Douglas County School District aligns support plans for students (IEPs, ELLPs, ALPs, READ Plans, etc). The plans remain separate documents, but connected through aligned goals and interventions.

Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher with any questions or concerns.