Right to Read Legislative Timeline

Provide support to implement an approved K-3 reading curriculum model or program through professional learning, coaching, technical assistance, and guidance documents.
Highlight schools and educators implementing an approved K-3 reading curriculum model or program and using evidence-aligned strategies.
Post the CT approved K-3 reading curriculum model or program that districts and Charter Schools have implemented (updated biennially).
Conduct independent random reviews of the implementation of CT approved K-3 reading curriculum models and programs.

Consult with Reading Leadership Implementation Council to assist districts in reaching full implementation by July 1, 2025.
Assist districts and Charter Schools in creating a literacy plan aligned to the CT K-3 Literacy Strategy and MTSS.
Lead the creation of a state literacy plan (SLP).

Review and grant requests for time extensions to implement approved K-3 reading curriculum models and programs.
Review and grant waivers to disticts and Charter Schools implementing an evidence-aligned reading curriculum model or program.

Develop a list of CT approved K-3 research-based universal screening reading assessments.
Review and approve evidence-aligned K-3 reading curriculum models and programs.

Connecticut State Department of Education