 The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has extended the application submission date for the fiscal year 2027 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund: Read to Achieve Grant due to changes made within the RFA.
The updated RFA and FAQ can be found on the Competitive Grants from KDE webpage.
New RFA Schedule
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December 2, 4 p.m. ET: Application submission deadline. All applications must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- Review the links within the RFA for further guidance when writing the submission. If you have any questions, please contact KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- Please pay close attention to the blinding/redacted language within the RFA. Improperly blinded grants WILL be deemed non-responsive and NOT eligible for award.
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
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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