New Data on Educator Practice and Student Learning Outcomes as a Result of Read to Succeed
In 2023, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) partnered with ICF, an independent research firm, to conduct an evaluation aimed at addressing four key research questions. These questions were designed to help the KDE and other stakeholders understand how Read to Succeed, specifically Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) offered through the Kentucky Reading Academies and the school-based literacy coaching model are shaping educator practices and student learning outcomes.
The 2025 evaluation, similar to the 2024 report, revealed participants benefited from new and increased knowledge and implemented new or modified literacy strategies into their classroom practice. The 2025 data included these practices were implemented through the use of High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) and with the support of State Literacy Coaching Specialists (SLCS). Promising indicators of student growth were a result.
For more detailed insights in relation to the specific research questions, explore the following documents:
2025
2024
 FY27 Read to Achieve Grant RFA Now Open
KDE’s Office of Teaching and Learning has released the FY27 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund. Public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools; the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf are also eligible.
As specified in KRS 158.792, the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund is created to help teachers and library media specialists improve the reading skills of struggling readers in kindergarten through grade 3. KDE anticipates funding approximately 150 schools at an estimated $70,000 per year for a two-year period.
Deadline: Nov. 3, 4 p.m. ET
Find the RFA and FAQ on the KDE Competitive Grants webpage.
Submit applications to: KDERFP@education.ky.gov
Note: Improperly blinded submissions will be deemed non-responsive and NOT eligible for award.
DEL Virtual Office Hours
The next DEL Virtual Office Hours will be Tuesday, November 11, from 9:30 A.M. ET/8:30 A.M. CT - 11 A.M. ET/10 A.M. CT. Voices from the Field will kick off the first thirty minutes. The remainder of the session will focus on learning, networking and problem-solving alongside fellow educators from across the state. Flexible breakout rooms will be available for targeted discussions based on participant needs.
To join, register for DEL Office Hours here.
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