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Colorado READ Act Tools
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These tools are meant to be used by district leaders, principals and teachers when communicating about the Colorado READ Act. All resources can be modified and personalized to meet individual needs. Resources will be continually added to this page so make sure to check back often.
READ Act Toolkit
The following items are designed to help districts and schools communicate with parents about the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (Colorado READ Act). These materials can be shared in newsletters, during parent information events or parent-teacher conferences. All materials may be tailored to meet your local needs.
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Toolkit Materials
- READ Act Information for Parents - Fact Sheet (PDF)
Share this with parents to give them an overview of the Colorado READ Act, facts about early literacy and how they can support reading at home. - Colorado READ Act - Overview Fact Sheet (PDF)
Use this fact sheet to share an overview of the Colorado READ Act and implementation requirements for teachers, schools and districts.
Resources for Educators
- READ Act state rules (PDF)
- Colorado READ Act law (PDF)
- Timeline for implementing READ Act (PDF)
- READ Act resources for parents
- Elementary Teacher Literacy Standards - Guide
- Colorado READ Act - main page
Other Resources
- READ NOW Colorado
This website focuses on a statewide effort to improve literacy rates by providing parents tips and resources for supporting their young readers.
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