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House Bill 12-1238: The Colorado READ Act
 

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Statewide Public Outreach Meetings this spring, designed to support implementation of the READ Act. Register now!

 


The Colorado Reading To Ensure Academic Development Act (Colorado READ Act) was passed by the Colorado Legislature during the 2012 legislative session. The READ Act repeals the Colorado Basic Literacy Act (CBLA) as of July 1, 2013, keeping many of the elements of CBLA such as a focus on K-3 literacy, assessment, and individual plans for students reading below grade level. The READ Act differs from CBLA by focusing on students identified as having a significant reading deficiency, delineating requirements for parent communication, and providing funding to support intervention. Other components of the Colorado READ Act include a competitive Early Literacy Grant and a resource bank of assessments, instructional programming, and professional development. The resources below provide more information about the Colorado READ Act.

READ Act Rulemaking

On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, the State Board voted to approve the Rules for the Administration of the Colorado READ Act. A copy of the rules and the Cut-off Scores for Identifying a Significant Reading Deficiency document are linked below.

Rules for the Administration of the Colorado READ Act (Final adopted by State Board)

Cut-off Scores for Identifying a Significant Reading Deficiency (Final)

Public Outreach Meetings

Spring 2013 Outreach Meetings

Mark your calendar for a series of training sessions across the state designed to support implementation of the READ Act (HB 12-1238). From March to May, the department will be providing training sessions for teachers and instructional leaders focused on (1) understanding components of the READ Act, (2) identifying a significant reading deficiency, (3) developing effective READ plans, and (4) submitting READ data to the Department. Information about the opportunity to participate in a state sponsored license for the DIBELS Next System will also be provided. All trainings will be conducted from 4:30 to 7:00 pm unless otherwise specified. Links to the PowerPoint presentation and handouts are provided below.

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Date

Time

City

Address
March 18 4:30-7:00pm Aurora The Summit Conference Center
411 Sable Boulevard
March 19 4:30-7:00pm Durango Durango- Ft. Lewis College, Student Union Center, Vallecito Room 103
1000 Rim Dr
March 20 5:30-8:00pm Grand Junction Colorado Mesa University
University Center, 1100 North Ave
March 21 4:30-7:00pm Frisco (canceled due to weather) Summit School District Offices
150 School Road
April 3 4:30-7:00pm Greeley University of Northern Colorado
University Center, Columbine Room B 2045 10th Ave
April 4 4:30-7:00pm Sterling Sterling - Northeast Jr. College, Hays Student Ballroom
100 College Ave
April 8 4:30-7:00pm Alamosa Alamosa, Adams State, Room A126, A127, A130 and A131
208 Edgemont Blvd
April 10 4:30-7:00pm Hayden The Haven Community Center, Haven Senior Living Center
300 S. Shelton St.
April 11 4:30-7:00pm Rifle Garfield RE2 District Office
839 Whiteriver Ave
April 11 4:30-7:00pm Colorado Springs Norris-Penrose Event Center 
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd.
April 15 4:30-7:00pm Parker / Castle Rock Parker Arts, Culture, and Events Center
20000 Pikes Peak Ave.
April 16 4:30-7:00pm Golden Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1 15200 West 6th Ave.
April 17 4:30-7:00pm Limon Limon Community Building
100 Civic Center Drive
April 29 4:30-7:00pm Thornton Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Training Center, 1500 E 128th Ave
April 30 4:30-7:00pm Lamar Lamar Public Library, Cultural Event Center
102 E. Parmenter
May 1 4:30-7:00pm Pueblo Robert Hoag Rawlings Pueblo Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave.
May 2 4:30-7:00pm Denver Forney Museum
4303 Brighton Blvd.

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Spring Outreach PowerPoint presentation (PDF)

School Readiness and READ Guidance Document (Draft) (PDF)

Approved K-3 Diagnostic Assessments and K-2 Summative Assessments (PDF)

Cut-Off Scores for a Significant Reading Deficiency (PDF)

Parent Communication (PDF)

READ Plan Draft Template (Word)

Fall 2012 Outreach Meetings

  • READ Act Updated Presentation (PDF)
    During the months of August through October 2012, the Department provided information related to implementation of the Colorado READ Act during regional outreach meetings. A link to a copy of the PowerPoint presentation is provided below.
  • Webinar Recording
    The Colorado Department of Education hosted a webinar on Monday, October 29, 2012 to provide information from the regional meetings.