The Comprehensive Literacy State Development is a federal grant focused on advancing literacy skills for students from birth through Grade 12. The emphasis is on disadvantaged children, including those living in poverty, English learners and children with disabilities.
Distribution of funds: Thirteen States were awarded 5-year grants in Fall 2019: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
Round Two awards were granted to 11 states: Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming.
Awarded States will hold grant competitions in Winter 2020 among school districts to distribute funds. While states can issue more specific funding priorities, preference will be given to applicants serving a high percent of children that are economically disadvantaged, English learners, or have disabilities.
How the funds can be used: Grant requirements vary by State, but most are focused on evidence-based literacy intervention and professional development.
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| Strategies to enhance motivation to read and write | iLit® ELL iLit 20 |
4 and up 4 and up |
STRONG | African American, Caucasian, English learners, Free and Reduced Price Meals, Hispanic | Whole class with mobile devices | 40 minutes 20 minutes |
| Differentiated digital intervention linked to State standards | SuccessMaker® | K-8 | STRONG | African American, Caucasian, Free and Reduced Price Meals, Hispanic, Struggling students | Individual, self-paced on any digital device | 15-20 minutes |
| Age-appropriate, explicit, systematic instruction in fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension | QuickReads® | 2-6 | STRONG | Free and Reduced Price Meals, Urban | Small group with print materials | 15-20 minutes |
| Professional development on teaching academic content and language skills | SIOP® | K-12 Teachers | PROMISING | English learners | Start with 3 days of professional development | |
