Reading Leadership Implementation Council

Overview

The Reading Leadership Implementation Council (Council) brings together Connecticut partners who share a commitment to advancing literacy for all Connecticut students. Guided by C.G.S. Sec. 10-14gg, the Council works closely with the Director of the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success to support and strengthen the work of the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success. At its core, the Council is a collaborative space—bringing voices together, learning from one another, and working toward a shared vision of strong literacy outcomes for every learner. 

Additionally, the Reading Leadership Implementation Council shall develop and publish annual goals for the center and meet at least once every two months and may consult with representatives from public, private, and philanthropic organizations.

2024-26 Reading Leadership Implementation Council Goals

The overarching goal of the Reading Leadership Implementation Council is to support and inform the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success (Center) regarding the implementation of all elements of the Right to Read Legislation. This includes:

• Communicating to the Council and Center feedback regarding successes and challenges related to the implementation of the Right to Read Legislation and the provision of technical assistance to those districts whose Waiver of Connecticut Approved K-3 Reading Curriculum Models or Programs was not approved.
• Identifying ways to expand Connecticut’s K-3 Literacy Strategy to include Birth-3 and grades 4-12.
• Ensuring decisions regarding Connecticut’s Approved K-3 Reading Curriculum Models or Programs are grounded in evidence-based literacy strategies and effective reading instructional practices.

As a result, 100 percent of Connecticut districts and Charter Schools will deliver evidence-based, comprehensive, core literacy instruction to promote success for all students.