Colorado READ Act

Supporting Strong Readers from the Start

Colorado's Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act supports evidence-based literacy instruction, early identification of reading needs, and targeted support so students can build the foundational skills needed for long-term success.

Colorado Literacy Curriculum Transparency

READ Act Curriculum Transparency

View information about evidence-based core, supplemental, and intervention literacy programs and materials used in Colorado schools, including District 11.

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READ Act Training Requirements

Colorado law requires evidence-based training in teaching reading for educators who provide literacy instruction to students in grades K-3 and for reading interventionists serving students in grades 4-12.

August 1, 2026 Training completion deadline

August 15, 2026 Documentation submission deadline

45 Hour Training

K-5 classroom teachers
K-12 certified reading interventionists
K-12 special education teachers
K-5 culturally and linguistically diverse teachers
K-5 gifted and talented teachers
K-5 instructional coaches

20 Hour Administrator Training

Elementary principals
Elementary assistant principals
District special education leaders
District literacy leaders
Area instructional coaches
Grades 6-12 literacy instructional coaches

Submit Training Documentation

Use the appropriate District 11 instructions below. A D11 Microsoft account may be required to open these documents.

READ Act Information and Resources

Learn more about the Colorado READ Act, educator requirements, and literacy standards.