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Early Literacy Grant Program “To assist students in kindergarten and first, second, and third grades to achieve reading competency” (HB 12-1238: Section 22-7-1211) 1

READ Act Funding Supports  Per-pupil formula funds:  Distributed to all districts based on the number of K-3 students reported as having a Significant Reading Deficiency  $16 million state-wide  Competitive funds:  Early Literacy Grant  $4 million to selected districts/schools 2

Requirements Within Statute  Provide moneys to local education providers to:  Implement literacy support and intervention instruction including but not limited to related professional development programs  The department shall consider:  The percentage of kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students enrolled who have significant reading deficiencies  The instructional program that the applicant plans to implement using grant moneys and whether it is an evidence-based program that is proven to be successful in other public schools in the country 3

Development of the Early Literacy Grant Request for Proposal (RFP)  Lessons learned from Read To Achieve  Overwhelming research on how students learn to read  Research on the use of external consultants 4

Notice Provided to the Field  Prior to release of RFP:  Spring READ outreach meetings (23 sessions; March-May)  Personalized visits to districts upon request  Scoop announcements  READ email distribution list  Live webinar (also recorded and posted on READ webpage)  After release of RFP:  Four grant writing sessions for Q & A in person 5

RFP Review Process  Soliciting reviewers:  Scoop announcement  READ email distribution list  CDE-wide emails to disseminate to groups  Notice from Competitive Grants and Awards Office  Literacy specialists email distribution list  33 reviewers representing higher education, both rural and metro area districts, CDE, non-profits, independent literacy consultants, principals, and school and/or district literacy coordinators 6

Selection of Grantees  Received 27 applications representing 28 districts and 98 schools; one BOCES applied on behalf of 8 districts  Applications were reviewed independently and scored collectively by each team for a final review total  Final awards are based on total review score, Individualized Literacy Plan (ILP) numbers, TCAP unsatisfactory rates, and accreditation ratings for individual schools 7

Recommendations for Funding Grantee Region Congressional Participating Amount Funded District Schools Academy 20 Pikes Peak 5 Frontier, High Plains, and $233,636 Pioneer Elem. Adams County SD 50 Northwest 7 Skyline Vista, Sherrelwood, $393,534 and Harris Park Elem. Bennett School District Northeast 4 Bennett Elem. $95,000 Bethune School District Northeast 4 Bethune Elem. $123,600 Burlington SD RE-6J Northeast 4 Burlington Elem. $239,950 Delta County School West Central 3 Lincoln Elem. $228,315 District Denver Public Schools Metro 1 Cole Arts and Sciences $159,349 Academy Denver Public Schools Metro 1 Cesar Chavez Academy $64,442 8

Recommendations for Funding Grantee Region Congressional Participating Amount Funded District Schools Harrison School District 2 Pikes Peak 5 Bricker, Giberson, and $380,463 Stratmoor Hills Elem. Jefferson County Public Metro 7 Westgate Elem. $252,777 School District Lamar SD RE-2 Southeast 4 Washington Elem., $543,411 Parkview Elem., and Alta Vista Charter School Mesa County Valley School West Central 3 Rocky Mountain Elem. $222,190 District Morgan County School North Central 4 Sherman Early Childhood $308,253 District RE-3 Center and Columbine Elem. Park County SD RE-2 Northwest 5 Edith Teter Elem. $155,791 RE-1 Valley School District Northeast 4 Campbell, Ayres, and $228,316 Caliche Elem. Roaring Fork School District West Central 3 Basalt, Crystal River, Sopris, $370,973 and Glenwood Springs Elem. 9