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READ Act Principal/Administrator Training
Deadlines
Any administrators hired prior to June 1st, 2024 must have completed evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading by August 1st, 2024.
Administrators hired after June 1st, 2024 complete evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading by August 1st, 2025.
Evidence-Based Training in Teaching Reading Requirements
All K-3 principals and administrators must complete evidenced-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading that addresses the content of the principal literacy standards. K-3 principals and administrators are expected to complete the training without delay so as to not impact the distribution of READ Act per-pupil dollars to the local education agency.
2024-25 Office Hours
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For the 2024-25 budget year and budget years thereafter, districts are required to submit evidence that each K-3 principal and each K-3 administrator as defined in the rules successfully completed evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in in the science of reading.
The evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading must include a minimum of 20 hours. However, for a K-3 principal or administrator who has previously completed the CDE-approved evidence-based training in teaching reading for teachers, as described in section 13.01(C), the evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading may be abbreviated and must include a minimum of 5 hours. Any evidence-based training designed for K-3 principals and administrators in the science of reading must address the following standards
To meet this training requirement, State Board of Education rules require that the evidence-based training in teaching reading must:
- Consist of a minimum of 20 hours (or 5 hours if the principal or administrator has already completed a CDE-approved evidence-based training in teaching reading for teachers);
- Address the content of the principal literacy standards referenced in the state board's Rules for the Administration of The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (Read Act), 1 CCR 301-92, section 13.01(D)(1) (effective December 30, 2022); and
- Include an end of course assessment that school administrators can provide evidence of passing.
Who is Required to Meet the Training Requirements?
Principals and administrators who serve grades K-3 are required to complete evidence-based training designed for school administrators in the science of reading.
Below are the options listed in Statute and Rules. If you have additional questions about the K-3 principal/administrator training, please contact ReadActTraining@cde.state.co.us. Definitions:
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Districts or BOCES that are interested in submitting a course to CDE for approval should email READActTraining@cde.state.co.us to receive more information.
State Board Approved Assessment of Knowledge of Science of Reading
At this time, CDE has not identified an alternative assessment that has been authorized by the State Board of Education.
CDE-Approved Program of Preparation or Post-Graduate Course in Teaching Reading or Literacy
At this time, CDE does not have a list of CDE-approved courses from a program of preparation or post-graduate degree program that meet this requirement.
Educator Preparation Programs that are interested in submitting a course to CDE for approval should email READActTraining@cde.state.co.us.
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