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The Alaska Reads Act

the alaska reads act

Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader



The Alaska Reads Act,  effective in the 2023-24 school year, aims to assist students in achieving reading proficiency at or above grade level by the end of third grade. 

Link to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmentnd E

The Alaska Reads Act incorporates a district reading intervention program:


  • Students in K-3 will be assessed three times yearly.
  • Students who are identified as below proficient will receive additional support through an individualized Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP).
  • The school and family in partnership will consider retaining students who do not show improvement. (Parents will make this decision).
  • After 3rd grade, students who do not show growth during the school year can attend a 20-hour summer reading program.

Parent Tools for Understanding Instruction

  Parent Tools for Understanding Assessment


Here is a helpful 
Family Resource Booklet
 about the AK Reads Act


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