The Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to make funding available thru the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention fund to help teachers and library media specialists improve the reading skills of struggling readers in kindergarten through grade three (3).
Donor Name: Kentucky Department of Education
State: Kentucky
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $40,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini grant will help districts select High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) that support the implementation of structured literacy practices for tier 2 and/or tier 3 reading instruction in kindergarten through grade three (3).
Tier 2 or 3 Structured Literacy Instructional Resources
As specified in KRS 158.792, the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund provides funding to schools to support teachers and reading interventionists in the implementation of reliable, replicable evidence-based reading intervention programs that use a balance of diagnostic tools and instructional strategies that emphasize phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and connections between writing and reading acquisition and motivation to read to address the diverse learning needs of those students reading at low levels.
Evaluating and Selecting a HQIR for Tier 2 or Tier 3 Structured Literacy Instruction Applicants wishing to use funds to purchase a HQIR for tier 2 or 3 instruction should consider the guidance below:
Purchased instructional resources shall support the implementation of structured literacy practices, supplement, not replace, the classroom comprehensive reading program and align with the KDE’s definition of HQIRs as listed below:
- Aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing
- Research-based and/or externally validated;
- Comprehensive to include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), tasks and assessments;
- Based on fostering vibrant student learning experiences;
- Culturally relevant, free from bias; and
- Accessible for all students.
Funding Information
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) anticipates funding approximately 100 schools at $40,000 for:
- Purchasing a HQIR to implement tier 2 or tier 3 structured literacy interventions, and/or
- The cost of vendor provided high-quality professional learning (HQPL) connected to an existing or newly purchased HQIR to support tier 2 or 3 structured literacy interventions, and/or
- The cost for extended time or release time for teachers to engage in professional learning of the existing or newly purchased HQIR to support tier 2 or 3 structured literacy interventions.
The Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant is for one year (July 2023-June 30, 2024) contingent on successful implementation of resources for tier 2 and/or tier 3 structured literacy interventions, grant requirement compliance and the availability of funds. Funds must be spent using allowable MUNIS codes by June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- All public-school districts in Kentucky and Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) are eligible to apply on behalf of the school(s).
- The public-school district must submit a separate application for each school.
- The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) reserves the right to waive minor technical issues.
- Applicants are responsible for monitoring KDE’s Competitive Grants webpage for amendments and updates to the posted RFA and supporting materials.
For more information, visit Kentucky Department of Education.
