Cohort 7 is open for registration 5/1/23, through 9/1/23, for Alabama educators. Kickoff sessions will begin August 2023. Specific commitments for this professional learning are outlined in the registration form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thankful to have Deputy State Superintendent, Angela Martin, supporting the work of the #ARI regional staff ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE Alabama State Department of Education

🎉: I’m proud to welcome Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Alabama! I’m enthused by the community and state support to help ensure every Alabama child, from birth to five years, can receive books directly to their homes each month. #alpolitics governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2023/…

The Imagination Library is here, thanks to the Governor Kay Ivey & the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education . This program provides the opportunity for all children (0-5) to receive a book regularly free of charge to families. What a great way to set the stage for learning and to build that special time at home!

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There is no life skill more vital than reading, and there is nothing more transformational we can do for Alabama than to ensure all our students can read proficiently. So, we must press on with the full implementation of the Literacy Act. #alpolitics al.com/opinion/2023/0…

Great grade level planning meetings led by the LRS today at Winfield Elementary.

1 of my favorite moments from ⁦The Reading League⁩ Conferences. From the one & only Dr. Marianne Wolf dispelling the myth of “drill and kill” . “Actually what we are doing is giving multiple exposures to the visual word form area in the visual cortex.” TRL 2023 Conf. 17 days!

Thank you to Double Springs Elementary and Heather Tucker (Principal) for their hospitality as hosts for ARI Coaching Community 3.

Thank you to Winfield Elementary and Valley Jr. High for hosting ARI Coaching Community Round 3. It is an honor to support a great group of LRS’s who are impacting student reading achievement as they collaboratively refine their Student-Centered Coaching practices.

Anyone heard of PALS and paragraph shrinking? Memorial Park Elementary has! I witnessed authentic collaboration between the LRS and 2nd grade teacher during a coaching cycle as they: increase the amount of time in grade-level text and collect formative assessment.

Here are the updated Family and Community Resources from ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE. Ready, set, scan, and go!

🎉 Calling all Alabama educators from PreK to higher ED! 🎓 Don't miss out on this incredible professional learning opportunity presented by the ALSDE and the Alabama Reading Initiative! Register: forms.office.com/pages/response…

ARI is LAUNCHING a new year! Cassandra Wheeler Vickie Owens Chappelle Karen Rutledge-Bell Alabama Department of Education Melissa Shields Maggie Sills Bautista Misty Barrett Wilson Shellie Booth Carden Alicia Johnson Elizabeth Suzanne Landry Becky Edwards ARI

Summer Learning is one amazing opportunity provided by the Alabama Literacy Act and Alabama’s investment in K-3 literacy . Thank you!

🎉 The term Structured Literacy has transformed reading instruction for years. Now, IDA is unveiling its official definition to keep this evidence-based approach clear and effective for all learners! Review at conta.cc/4f16EQF 💡 #dyslexiaawareness #structuredliteracy

Great Week of Summer Reading at Guin Elementary!

Summer Reading at it’s best at Phillips Elementary!

Summer Reading has ‘O Fish Ally” begun at Brilliant School!

Summer Reading is off to a great start at Hamilton Elementary!