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Guest Speaker: Megan Rush & Eric Heal, AIM Institute for Research and Learning

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AIM Pathways: Approved training for AZ K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee

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AIM Pathways coursework is approved by the Arizona Department of Education to fulfill all required learning opportunities for K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee.

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2026 AZ Literacy Road Show Registration Is Open!

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Foundational Literacy Coach Grant Information Sessions

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Foundational Literacy Coach Grant Information Sessions

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Angela Hanlin, co-author of It's Possible! will lead a four-part series designed specifically for school and district administrators. Each session will equip leaders with tools and knowledge to drive lasting improvement and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

Join us May 6th for the fourth session Collaboration and Growth: The Power of Ongoing Professional Development. Seats are limited for this session!

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Coming Summer 2026: AZ Literacy Road Show

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Coming Summer 2026: AZ Literacy Road Show

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AIM Pathways: Approved training for AZ K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee

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AIM Pathways coursework is approved by the Arizona Department of Education to fulfill all required learning opportunities for K-5 Literacy Endorsement and Dyslexia Training Designee.

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Open now: Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant | Arizona Department of Education

Can braid funds to provide coaches at other schools who may attend our training:

Title 1 Direct Student Services Grant: Direct Student Services | Arizona Department of Education

Early Literacy Grant: Early Literacy Grant | Arizona Department of Education

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The Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant funds 25 literacy coaches for eligible LEAs across the state. LEAs will apply for funding to pay for a literacy coach that will be deployed within select schools in the district/charter to directly support evidence-based literacy instruction in grades pre-k to third.

Video Overview Link: Click the Video Overview link if you're unable to view the video below.

Historical Information

Repeated studies by Joyce and Showers have shown that when teachers participate in standard in-service models, they apply less than 20% of their learning back in their classrooms, as shared in the chart below (Showers, Joyce, & Bennett, 1987; Showers & Joyce, 1995.). Given the diverse needs of students and the expectation that students learn an increasingly rigorous curriculum, most teachers need ongoing, side-by-side support as they attempt to incorporate effective instructional practices into their classroom routines. Therefore, the professional learning described in the Foundational Coaching Initiative is job-embedded professional development through one-on-one instructional and facilitative coaching support.
From: Student Achievement through Staff Development (Joyce & Showers, 1988)
The Foundational Literacy Coaching Initiative was established in 2021 as the P-3 Literacy Coaching Initiative to advance instruction in early literacy skills and promote student learning through targeted deployment of well-trained literacy coaches. This coaching model is designed to help close the achievement gap among key student subgroups in Arizona through ongoing, evidenced-based training and support in effective literacy instruction within a coaching model. This targeted coaching supports the state's plan to increase the percentage of third graders passing the state assessment to 73% as defined by the Arizona Progress Meter and to have every student reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Foundational literacy coaches support teachers in implementing evidence-based core reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment, professional development focused on the foundations of early literacy instruction and the use of assessment data collection and analysis for driving instructional decisions and goal setting.

Eligibility

Schools eligible to participate in the Foundational Coaching Initiative are ascertained through a data collection process to identify schools with highest need. Eligibility to apply for the grants is determined by a data set that includes, but is not limited to, the following elements:

School and district/charter performance on the 3rd grade statewide English Language Arts exam

School and district/charter performance on K-3 literacy benchmark data

Percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch

Percentage of students from vulnerable populations

Rural and tribal status

Once schools are identified, they will receive targeted outreach informing them of the opportunity with encouragement to apply. While an LEA must be eligible to apply for the grant, the grant is still competitive. Awards will be determined by the evaluation of grant applications from eligible schools.

Beginning in FY26, Grantees will be reviewed for continued eligibility on a three-year cycle based on meeting program eligibility and requirements.
FY25 Eligible Grantees
Funding and Usage

Funding from the grant will be used to fund coach salaries and benefits. Additionally, funds may be used for travel based on grant requirements. All training for coaches and administrators will also be funded by the grant.

Coach Responsibilities

Literacy coaches support teachers in effective implementation of the teaching-learning cycle. This cycle or framework demands teacher knowledge in four crucial areas: planning, assessing, evaluating, and teaching. By appropriately allocating their time, coaches will be available to support each of those areas effectively.

Co-planning/Co-teaching/Modeling

19%

Planning and Conducting Professional Development

9%

Facilitating Grade Level/Reading Leadership Team Meetings

9%

Coaching Academy & other scheduled professional learning

3%

Administrative tasks such as documentation and filling related to coaching

3%

All foundational literacy coaches will be trained in both well-researched coaching practices and evidence-based literacy instruction. The opportunities offer extensive training for literacy coaches in the necessary strategies, techniques, and approaches for providing ongoing specific feedback and support to teachers on how to plan, deliver, and assess effective evidence-based reading instruction to increase student achievement.

Through participation in the various trainings, the literacy coaches will learn adult learning theory, a variety of coaching techniques and strategies, and approaches that can be utilized to provide teachers with specific feedback on evidence-based reading instruction in the classroom. This training also offers the literacy coaches a structured process to address rigor and instructional practices by facilitating grade level meetings, professional learning sessions and one-on-one coaching conferences.

In addition to the monthly trainings, all foundational literacy coaches will participate in other district/charter and state trainings and monthly Community of Practice meetings.

On-going professional learning is critical for educators. With this training, they can continue to refine skills and practices to provide more rich experiences for students. The same is true for literacy coaches in the Foundational Literacy Coaching Initiative. Training has been designed to train coaches in coaching practices and literacy skills. Additionally, training opportunities will be available to administrators within the schools and districts/charters in which the coaches are deployed.

The ADE Literacy Coach Coordinator will provide additional support through required regular site visits to the grantees.

Guidance Document

Please review the attached guidance document for more information about the role of the coach and administrator, coach qualifications and job description, and accountability requirements.

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Stay in touch with the Arizona Adolescent Literacy Network (AzALN)!

The steering committee for the Arizona Adolescent Literacy Network (AzALN) is working hard to create our mission/vision and goals, and we will share out soon and invite members to help with the work by this summer!

Stay in the know!

💻 AzALN Padlet

🌐 LinkedIn

📧 Join the waiting list to be contacted once we officially launch!

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series - 2 left for this school year!

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NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE!

Move On When Reading

This Padlet has MOWR resources all in one place!

MOWR Office hours are happening monthly through May. Next one is on Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00-1:00. Link can be found on the MOWR guidance Padlet.

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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Join us for Shifting the Balance Book Study Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 starting March 24th. Sign up is now open in APLD.

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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Foundations of Reading (AEPA 890) Test Prep

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Please complete this form to be contacted when dates and other details are finalized for summer 1-day sessions.

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series - 4 left for this school year!

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series - 4 left for this school year!

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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info@az.readingleague.org

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THE READING LEAGUE NATIONAL

The Reading League is a national not for profit that promotes knowledge to reimagine the future of literacy education and accelerate the global movement toward reading instruction rooted in science.

THE READING LEAGUE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE:

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TRL Arizona – Sharing knowledge, inspiring change.

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THE READING LEAGUE ARIZONA Sharing knowledge, inspiring change. Join Us OUR MISSION To advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction in Arizona. Support our work and become a member of The Reading League Arizona. Help us continue

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If you missed November's webinar, you are in luck! Dr. Webster will be joining us on February 26! To

Register for a Course:

1. Log in to APLD, https://azed.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

2. Select Register for Course

3. Select Register for each course you would like to take

4. Select your cart and Proceed to Checkout

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NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE!

Move On When Reading

This Padlet has MOWR resources all in one place!

MOWR Office hours are happening monthly through May. Next one is on Tuesday, March 10 from 12:00-1:00. Link can be found on the MOWR guidance Padlet.

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Opening in March: Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant | Arizona Department of Education

Title 1 Direct Student Services Grant: Direct Student Services | Arizona Department of Education

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The Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant funds 25 literacy coaches for eligible LEAs across the state. LEAs will apply for funding to pay for a literacy coach that will be deployed within select schools in the district/charter to directly support evidence-based literacy instruction in grades pre-k to third.

Video Overview Link: Click the Video Overview link if you're unable to view the video below.

Historical Information

Repeated studies by Joyce and Showers have shown that when teachers participate in standard in-service models, they apply less than 20% of their learning back in their classrooms, as shared in the chart below (Showers, Joyce, & Bennett, 1987; Showers & Joyce, 1995.). Given the diverse needs of students and the expectation that students learn an increasingly rigorous curriculum, most teachers need ongoing, side-by-side support as they attempt to incorporate effective instructional practices into their classroom routines. Therefore, the professional learning described in the Foundational Coaching Initiative is job-embedded professional development through one-on-one instructional and facilitative coaching support.
From: Student Achievement through Staff Development (Joyce & Showers, 1988)
The Foundational Literacy Coaching Initiative was established in 2021 as the P-3 Literacy Coaching Initiative to advance instruction in early literacy skills and promote student learning through targeted deployment of well-trained literacy coaches. This coaching model is designed to help close the achievement gap among key student subgroups in Arizona through ongoing, evidenced-based training and support in effective literacy instruction within a coaching model. This targeted coaching supports the state's plan to increase the percentage of third graders passing the state assessment to 73% as defined by the Arizona Progress Meter and to have every student reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Foundational literacy coaches support teachers in implementing evidence-based core reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment, professional development focused on the foundations of early literacy instruction and the use of assessment data collection and analysis for driving instructional decisions and goal setting.

Eligibility

Schools eligible to participate in the Foundational Coaching Initiative are ascertained through a data collection process to identify schools with highest need. Eligibility to apply for the grants is determined by a data set that includes, but is not limited to, the following elements:

School and district/charter performance on the 3rd grade statewide English Language Arts exam

School and district/charter performance on K-3 literacy benchmark data

Percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch

Percentage of students from vulnerable populations

Rural and tribal status

Once schools are identified, they will receive targeted outreach informing them of the opportunity with encouragement to apply. While an LEA must be eligible to apply for the grant, the grant is still competitive. Awards will be determined by the evaluation of grant applications from eligible schools.

Beginning in FY26, Grantees will be reviewed for continued eligibility on a three-year cycle based on meeting program eligibility and requirements.
FY25 Eligible Grantees
Funding and Usage

Funding from the grant will be used to fund coach salaries and benefits. Additionally, funds may be used for travel based on grant requirements. All training for coaches and administrators will also be funded by the grant.

Coach Responsibilities

Literacy coaches support teachers in effective implementation of the teaching-learning cycle. This cycle or framework demands teacher knowledge in four crucial areas: planning, assessing, evaluating, and teaching. By appropriately allocating their time, coaches will be available to support each of those areas effectively.

Co-planning/Co-teaching/Modeling

19%

Planning and Conducting Professional Development

9%

Facilitating Grade Level/Reading Leadership Team Meetings

9%

Coaching Academy & other scheduled professional learning

3%

Administrative tasks such as documentation and filling related to coaching

3%

All foundational literacy coaches will be trained in both well-researched coaching practices and evidence-based literacy instruction. The opportunities offer extensive training for literacy coaches in the necessary strategies, techniques, and approaches for providing ongoing specific feedback and support to teachers on how to plan, deliver, and assess effective evidence-based reading instruction to increase student achievement.

Through participation in the various trainings, the literacy coaches will learn adult learning theory, a variety of coaching techniques and strategies, and approaches that can be utilized to provide teachers with specific feedback on evidence-based reading instruction in the classroom. This training also offers the literacy coaches a structured process to address rigor and instructional practices by facilitating grade level meetings, professional learning sessions and one-on-one coaching conferences.

In addition to the monthly trainings, all foundational literacy coaches will participate in other district/charter and state trainings and monthly Community of Practice meetings.

On-going professional learning is critical for educators. With this training, they can continue to refine skills and practices to provide more rich experiences for students. The same is true for literacy coaches in the Foundational Literacy Coaching Initiative. Training has been designed to train coaches in coaching practices and literacy skills. Additionally, training opportunities will be available to administrators within the schools and districts/charters in which the coaches are deployed.

The ADE Literacy Coach Coordinator will provide additional support through required regular site visits to the grantees.

Guidance Document

Please review the attached guidance document for more information about the role of the coach and administrator, coach qualifications and job description, and accountability requirements.

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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January webinar is: Tier 1 Assessment and Small Group Planning in Grades 6-12

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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Waitlist for K-5 Literacy Endorsement through AIM Institute

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Enrollment for The Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy, K-5 course is closed permanently.

A list of other approved trainings for the K-5 Literacy endorsement, can be found here:

K-5 Endorsement Approved List.pdf

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Funding allocations have been approved by the SBE and should be released to schools soon. Grant guidelines can be found on the ELG webpage. If you need further support on how to use the funds to support literacy on your campus, email us!

holly.herriges@azed.gov

deanna.jergenson@azed.gov

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The Early Literacy Grant (ELG) is literacy focused funding for eligible schools serving our most at-risk populations in grades Kindergarten through third grade. These funds support current literacy goals and initiatives of the school to increase literacy proficiency of students.

October: Amended Early Literacy Grant Awards are submitted to the State Board of Education for Approval.

November: Early Literacy Grant Awards reach LEAs.

June: All schools submit the Annual Report. The form to complete the Annual Report is now housed in EMAC. Please log into ADEConnect to access EMAC. See guidance documents below for more details.

Historical Information

The Early Literacy Grant Program originated during the 2017-2018 academic year with an $8 million appropriation from the legislature. This program was designed to be administered to schools with at least a 90% free and reduced lunch population and funds were to be used for K-3 literacy programs and full-day Kindergarten. It originally allowed for participating schools to receive available funding throughout a three-year grant cycle provided all requirements were met. At this time there were 242 eligible schools, of which 175 schools elected to participate. Year two of the grant began in the 2018-2019 academic year and a $12 million appropriation from the legislature was included for all 242 eligible schools. To comply with the legislation and maintain the integrity of the grant program for the participating schools, the eligibility list of schools from the previous academic year were used to determine the funding for the next academic year. Moving forward, eligibility will be determined on an annual basis provided the continuation of funding. Because the Early Literacy Grant is an entitlement program, there is no application required for participation. However, each school that receives Early Literacy Grant funds is required to submit an Annual Report by June 1st of each calendar year.

The report must include information related to the following:

Summary of the school's funded activities

The school's progress toward achievement goals

Specific findings on grant-funded strategies and activities

The level of effectiveness in improving reading proficiency

While both the Early Literacy Grant and Move On When Reading address K-3 literacy, they are separate endeavors. All schools with K-3 students are required to submit Move On When Reading literacy plans according to the legislated timeline, even if they are also receiving the Early Literacy Grant.

Updates for FY23

The Early Literacy Grant was renewed with twelve million dollars in funding for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23). Per the legislation, schools are eligible to receive funding by meeting the following criteria:

1. Serve kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and/or third-grade students

2. Have 90% or more of their students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch
Eligible schools are determined based upon the claim data from October 2019 as reported to the ADE Health and Nutrition Division by each LEA. This list was cross-referenced with the AzEDS Student Level and Free and Reduced Lunch data from the 2019-2020 school year to ensure all schools were captured. The use of 2019 data helps account for discrepancies due to changes in the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID.

Schools that meet the criteria and will receive funding will be notified in September, with funds delivered to budgets in October/November. Additional notifications will be sent in the Spring as a reminder to complete the annual report due on June 1. Please see Funding and Usage for more information on how to use ELG Funds.

Funding and Usage

1. ELG funding amounts to, on average, $150.00 per K-3 student per school
ELG funding is allotted at the school level and may not be used for non-eligible schools in the same district/charter system

2. ELG funding is to be used to support all day kindergarten and/or K-3 reading.
Similar to Move On When Reading (MOWR) funding, ELG funding can be used in any of the following large buckets:

1. K-3 Reading: Staffing

2. K-3 Reading: Instructional Materials

3. This includes curricula, materials such as a reading table, and/or technology used to support reading.

4. K-3 Reading: Assessment Materials

5. K-3 Reading: Professional Development

3. Because final funding amounts are determined by ADM, ELG funding has typically been provided in one payment to schools in Oct/Nov of the school year.

1. Please note that the funding amounts listed in the eligibility document are ESTIMATES to provide you with a ballpark of FY23 funding. The final amounts will be determined and provided in October.

2. Funds are included in the Operating Budget typically denoted in 'Other State Funds.'

4. The ELG does allow carryover of funds for one year.

Guidance Documents and Resources

EMAC Administrator Support
EMAC is a new system housed within ADE Connect and where all reporting will occur for the ELG. Please use this document to help add EMAC to user profiles.

Early Literacy Grant Assignment and Task Guidance Document
Please use this document to assign the ELG task to individual schools, assign EMAC users and to complete the required documentation required each year by June 1st.

Early Literacy Grant Annual Report Guidance
The annual report is due June 1, 2023. This document shares the requirements and needed information to complete the form within EMAC.
ESSA Tiers of Evidence
In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act replaced No Child Left Behind. ESSA empowers states to better identify and support the needs of their schools. Beginning in 2017-2018, the K-3 reading programs used by schools must meet the ESSA criteria for being evidence-based. To receive MOWR and any federal funding (Title 1, etc.) programs must meet one of the top three tiers of evidence (Strong, Moderate, or Promising).

**For more information on ESSA, including videos and other guidance, please visit the MOWR for Administrators page, and go to the blue bar titled "ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)".

Previous Annual Early Literacy Grant Reports

Previous ELG reports are shared below as a reference:

Contact Information: Karen Ten Napel, K-5 Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist, 602.542.2971

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NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE!

Move On When Reading

This Padlet has MOWR resources all in one place!

Information and links to the monthly office hours starting on January 13th can be found here. Check it out!

Reach out to moveonwhenreading@azed.gov if you have questions about plan submission or need support with the new portal. The specialist assigned to review your plan will get back to you.

If you are experiencing issues in the portal, please send a screenshot and short description to your assigned specialist and/or moveonwhenreading@azed.gov

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Join us for DTD Office Hours February 2, 2026 from 4-5 PM Teams link Here: Join the meeting now

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If you missed November's webinar, you are in luck! Dr. Webster will be joining us in February! You won't want to miss this important webinar on Diagnostic assessments! We will share the date and registration information soon! Stay tuned!

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January-March 2026. APLD registration is currently open. Please ensure that you register for each week.

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Guest Speaker: Angela Odom & Stacy Riccio, Exceptional Student Services

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Guest Speaker: Angela Odom & Stacy Riccio, Exceptional Student Services

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ESS ensures that public education agencies in Arizona have special education programs, policies, and procedures that comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations, and that eligible children and youth with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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December webinar is: The Gist is This: Building Students’ Comprehension through Questioning and Gist Statements on December 17th

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Guest Speaker: Tianna Sanchez, ADE Director of K-12 ELA & MOWR

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Arizona's Move On When Reading policy is designed to provide students with evidence-based, effective reading instruction in kindergarten through third grade in order to position them for success as they progress through school, college, and career. The legislation in A.R.S §15-701, A.R.S §15-704, and A.R.S §15-211 (as amended by HB2026) explains the requirements for pupil promotion, early literacy instruction, and accountability for student achievement in reading.

Move on When Reading Overview and Videos

A current overview of MOWR for schools and districts, including school literacy plans, student retention and exemptions, required interventions, and parent communication.

Move On When Reading Video (English) | Move On When Reading Video (Spanish)

The brief video provides a parent-friendly overview of the importance of K-3 reading and of the Move On When Reading program. They are available in English and Spanish and are perfect for communicating with parents about Move On When Reading.

Submission Requirements and MOWR Allocations
2023-2024 Submission Requirements
Per House Bill 2026, all public schools which service kindergarten through third-grade students will submit a literacy plan and triannual screener data. For step-by-step guidance, visit our Submissions page. For a K-3 Literacy Plan Checklist and all key criteria, visit our Administrators page.
All K-3 Schools and FY23/24 MOWR Funds
MOWR Annual Reports

On or before December 15, the department of education shall submit an annual report on the K-3 reading program to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and shall provide a copy of this annual report to the secretary of state, the state board of education and the chairpersons of the education committees of the senate and the house of representatives.
MOWR Annual Report 2023 MOWR Annual Report 2022 MOWR Annual Report 2021 MOWR Annual Report 2020 MOWR Annual Report 2019 MOWR Annual Report 2018 MOWR Annual Report 2017
A.R.S §15-701 Promotion/Retention/Parent Notification - Full text of bill
Key Points:
A. (2a-b) requires that an Arizona student not be promoted from the third grade if the student does not demonstrate sufficient reading skills on the reading portion of the statewide assessment.

A third-grader who does not demonstrate sufficient reading skills may be promoted to fourth grade if the student:

(i) Is an English learner or a limited English proficient student as defined in section 15-751 and has had fewer than THREE (amended by HB2026) years of English language instruction.

(ii) Is in the (1) process of a special education referral or evaluation for placement in special education, or (2) has been diagnosed with a significant reading impairment, including dyslexia, or (3) is a child with a disability as defined in section 15-761 and the IEP team agrees promotion is appropriate.

(iii) Demonstrates sufficient reading skills or adequate progress toward sufficient reading skills of the 3rd grade reading standards through a collection of reading assessments.
Summer Grade 3 ELA AASA
(iv) Receives intervention and remedial services during the summer or subsequent year and demonstrates sufficient reading progress.

B. (1-6) To ensure early parent communication and involvement, any K-3 student at risk of reading below grade level shall receive specific written notification of the reading deficiency within three weeks after identifying the reading deficiency.

A.R.S §15-704 Instruction/Curriculum/Assessment/Teacher Training - Full Text of Bill
Key Points:
A. Each school shall select and administer screening, ongoing diagnostic, and classroom-based instructional reading assessments to monitor student progress and plan evidence-based appropriate and effective instruction and/or intervention for every K-3 student.

B. On or before July 1, 2022, the department of education shall develop a dyslexia screening plan that meets all of the following requirements:

1. Ensures that within forty-five calendar days after the beginning of each school year or within forty-five calendar days after a student enrollment occurs after the first day of school, every student who is enrolled in a kindergarten program or grade one in a public school in this state is screened for indicators of dyslexia.

4. Ensures that screening for indicators of dyslexia includes the following: (a) Phonological and phonemic awareness. (b) Rapid naming skills. (c) Correspondence between sounds and letters. (d) Nonsense word fluency. (e) Sound symbol recognition.

D. Each K-3 district or charter shall adopt an evidence-based reading curriculum that includes the essential components of reading instruction. All K-3 schools must provide ongoing teacher training based on evidence-based reading research.

E. Devote reasonable amounts of time to explicit evidence-based core reading instruction and intensive, evidence-based reading instruction until pupils meet proficiency on the reading standards.

A.R.S §15-211 Dyslexia Training Designee/Submission/Budget - Full Text of Bill
Key Points:
C. Each school district and charter school shall ensure that at least one kindergarten through third grade teacher in each school has received training related to dyslexia that complies with the requirements prescribed in section 15-219

D. All districts and charter schools shall submit a K-3 Literacy Plan and student achievement data to the Arizona Department of Education annually (as amended by HB2026) by October 1.

E. The Arizona State Legislature annually appropriates approximately $45 million to K-3 elementary schools for the purpose of supporting effective early reading instruction. This money must only be used for instructional purposes intended to improve reading proficiency of students in kindergarten through grade three with particular emphasis on early prevention in kindergarten and grades one and two.

Arizona's Literacy Data Profile

The Nation's Report Card is the largest ongoing assessment of what U.S. students know and can do. A sampling of Arizona's 4th graders participate in this assessment every two years and provides a comparison of reading performance to all other states.

In 2022, the average score of fourth-grade students in Arizona was 215. This was not significantly different from the average score of 216 for public school students in the nation. Only 8 states performed significantly higher than Arizona. Arizona's State Profile

All kindergarten through 3rd grade students are administered a universal screening assessment to screen for risk and level of support needed. This data is self-reported to the ADE English Language Art's team each year.
2020-2021 Statewide Aggregate Screening Data
Case Studies: Celebrating Literacy Success

Celebrating Literacy Success

Third Grade Reading Success: Decoding What Works Through a partnership with Read on Arizona and the Arizona Department of Education, five Arizona schools were highlighted in a case study project to share what they are doing to stimulate growth in reading for third-grade students. Each of the schools highlighted share their story of growth, improvement and resolve to do what is needed for their students to experience success. The stories are an inspiration of the great things happening in schools across Arizona.
Schools Highlighted:

Agua Caliente Elementary and Tanque Verde Elementary

Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek

Lincoln Elementary

Roosevelt School

Wildflower School

O.C. Johnson Elementary Preschool

Preschool Success: Decoding What Works - Read On Arizona examined relevant data to identify schools that have demonstrated significant improvement in reading outcomes. And because the learning that happens before children start kindergarten prepares them for reading success, we also examined early childhood formative assessment data, including language and literacy, from over 500 preschool and early learning programs. Statewide, the percentage of preschoolers meeting age-level expectations dipped from 2019 to 2022, but our review identified preschool sites showing growth in these important school readiness measures.

Read On Arizona's MapLIT Read On Arizona partners created MapLIT, an interactive mapping tool as a "one stop" resource to identify key data sets (census, school, health, family engagement) that impact early literacy outcomes in communities. Read On Arizona's MapLIT provides communities with graphic views of select data for all Arizona public/charter elementary school and preschool site locations.

**The views and opinions expressed in any third-party resource do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and do not imply an endorsement by ADE.

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Welcome to Move On When Reading MOWR-az-outline-3-revised.png Arizona's Move On When Reading policy is designed to provide students with evidence-based, effective reading instruction in kindergarten through third grade in order to position them for success as they progress through school, college, and career.

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Funding allocations have been approved by the SBE and should be released to schools soon. Grant guidelines can be found on the ELG webpage. If you need further support on how to use the funds to support literacy on your campus, email us!

holly.herriges@azed.gov

deanna.jergenson@azed.gov

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The Early Literacy Grant (ELG) is literacy focused funding for eligible schools serving our most at-risk populations in grades Kindergarten through third grade. These funds support current literacy goals and initiatives of the school to increase literacy proficiency of students.

October: Amended Early Literacy Grant Awards are submitted to the State Board of Education for Approval.

November: Early Literacy Grant Awards reach LEAs.

June: All schools submit the Annual Report. The form to complete the Annual Report is now housed in EMAC. Please log into ADEConnect to access EMAC. See guidance documents below for more details.

Historical Information

The Early Literacy Grant Program originated during the 2017-2018 academic year with an $8 million appropriation from the legislature. This program was designed to be administered to schools with at least a 90% free and reduced lunch population and funds were to be used for K-3 literacy programs and full-day Kindergarten. It originally allowed for participating schools to receive available funding throughout a three-year grant cycle provided all requirements were met. At this time there were 242 eligible schools, of which 175 schools elected to participate. Year two of the grant began in the 2018-2019 academic year and a $12 million appropriation from the legislature was included for all 242 eligible schools. To comply with the legislation and maintain the integrity of the grant program for the participating schools, the eligibility list of schools from the previous academic year were used to determine the funding for the next academic year. Moving forward, eligibility will be determined on an annual basis provided the continuation of funding. Because the Early Literacy Grant is an entitlement program, there is no application required for participation. However, each school that receives Early Literacy Grant funds is required to submit an Annual Report by June 1st of each calendar year.

The report must include information related to the following:

Summary of the school's funded activities

The school's progress toward achievement goals

Specific findings on grant-funded strategies and activities

The level of effectiveness in improving reading proficiency

While both the Early Literacy Grant and Move On When Reading address K-3 literacy, they are separate endeavors. All schools with K-3 students are required to submit Move On When Reading literacy plans according to the legislated timeline, even if they are also receiving the Early Literacy Grant.

Updates for FY23

The Early Literacy Grant was renewed with twelve million dollars in funding for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23). Per the legislation, schools are eligible to receive funding by meeting the following criteria:

1. Serve kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and/or third-grade students

2. Have 90% or more of their students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch
Eligible schools are determined based upon the claim data from October 2019 as reported to the ADE Health and Nutrition Division by each LEA. This list was cross-referenced with the AzEDS Student Level and Free and Reduced Lunch data from the 2019-2020 school year to ensure all schools were captured. The use of 2019 data helps account for discrepancies due to changes in the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID.

Schools that meet the criteria and will receive funding will be notified in September, with funds delivered to budgets in October/November. Additional notifications will be sent in the Spring as a reminder to complete the annual report due on June 1. Please see Funding and Usage for more information on how to use ELG Funds.

Funding and Usage

1. ELG funding amounts to, on average, $150.00 per K-3 student per school
ELG funding is allotted at the school level and may not be used for non-eligible schools in the same district/charter system

2. ELG funding is to be used to support all day kindergarten and/or K-3 reading.
Similar to Move On When Reading (MOWR) funding, ELG funding can be used in any of the following large buckets:

1. K-3 Reading: Staffing

2. K-3 Reading: Instructional Materials

3. This includes curricula, materials such as a reading table, and/or technology used to support reading.

4. K-3 Reading: Assessment Materials

5. K-3 Reading: Professional Development

3. Because final funding amounts are determined by ADM, ELG funding has typically been provided in one payment to schools in Oct/Nov of the school year.

1. Please note that the funding amounts listed in the eligibility document are ESTIMATES to provide you with a ballpark of FY23 funding. The final amounts will be determined and provided in October.

2. Funds are included in the Operating Budget typically denoted in 'Other State Funds.'

4. The ELG does allow carryover of funds for one year.

Guidance Documents and Resources

EMAC Administrator Support
EMAC is a new system housed within ADE Connect and where all reporting will occur for the ELG. Please use this document to help add EMAC to user profiles.

Early Literacy Grant Assignment and Task Guidance Document
Please use this document to assign the ELG task to individual schools, assign EMAC users and to complete the required documentation required each year by June 1st.

Early Literacy Grant Annual Report Guidance
The annual report is due June 1, 2023. This document shares the requirements and needed information to complete the form within EMAC.
ESSA Tiers of Evidence
In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act replaced No Child Left Behind. ESSA empowers states to better identify and support the needs of their schools. Beginning in 2017-2018, the K-3 reading programs used by schools must meet the ESSA criteria for being evidence-based. To receive MOWR and any federal funding (Title 1, etc.) programs must meet one of the top three tiers of evidence (Strong, Moderate, or Promising).

**For more information on ESSA, including videos and other guidance, please visit the MOWR for Administrators page, and go to the blue bar titled "ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)".

Previous Annual Early Literacy Grant Reports

Previous ELG reports are shared below as a reference:

Contact Information: Karen Ten Napel, K-5 Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist, 602.542.2971

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K-5 Literacy Endorsement | Arizona Department of Education

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The Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy, K-5 course is currently full. The last few seats will be released on December 19th and once those seats are gone, enrollment will be closed permanently. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.

A list of other approved trainings for the K-5 Literacy endorsement, can be found here:

K-5 Endorsement Approved List.pdf

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MOWR Literacy Plans: Reviews are under way!

MOY opens in January!

For guidance on how to revise a rejected literacy plan can be found here:

06 MOWR 2025-2026 Revising a rejected literacy plan1.docx

For guidance on all of the steps of the MOWR Submission Process, visit the MOWR Submissions page.

Reach out to moveonwhenreading@azed.gov if you have questions about plan submission or need support with the new portal. The specialist assigned to review your plan will get back to you.

If you are experiencing issues in the portal, please send a screenshot and short description to your assigned specialist and/or moveonwhenreading@azed.gov

For more information and guidance on curriculum, assessment, and other MOWR elements, please visit our website at Administrators | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov).

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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Coming Soon-Overcoming Dyslexia Book Study

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Coming Soon-Overcoming Dyslexia Book Study

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January-March 2026. APLD registration will open in December.

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If you missed November's webinar, you are in luck! Mark your calendars now for January 14th, 4:30 p.m. as we welcome Dale Webster and Core Learning again. You won't want to miss this important webinar on Diagnostic assessments! More information coming soon on how to register!

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Structured Literacy for AZ K-12 Charter Schools

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Structured Literacy for AZ K-12 Charter Schools

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Register in APLD for January 7th PD for Charter Schools

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If you missed November's webinar, you are in luck! Mark your calendars now for January 14th, 4:30 p.m. as we welcome Dale Webster and Core Learning again. You won't want to miss this important webinar on Diagnostic assessments! More information coming soon on how to register!

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Arizona Professional Learning and Development

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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Guest Speaker: Angela Budovsky-Robinson, ADE Health and Physical Education Specialist

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Guest Speaker: Angela Budovsky-Robinson, ADE Health and Physical Education Specialist

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PAASport-Icon_with-Seal.png Access PAASportLook for the word CASE next to each of our Word and PDF files. The Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange is the framework that allows for the navigation and integration of Arizona Academic Standards.

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January-March 2026. APLD registration is currently open. Please ensure that you register for each week.

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Angela Hanlin, co-author of It's Possible! will lead a four-part series designed specifically for school and district administrators. Each session will equip leaders with tools and knowledge to drive lasting improvement and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

Join us December 11th for the second session Driving Student Success: Assessments and Data Based Decision Making. Seats are limited for this session!

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K-5 Literacy Endorsement | Arizona Department of Education

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The Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy, K-5 course is currently full. We will release the remaining seats in small increments every few weeks through December. Enrollment for the course will be closed permanently in January 2026. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Check back frequently for availability.

To Register for a Course:

1. Log in to APLD: https://azed.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

2. Select Register for Course

3. Select Register for each course you would like to take

4. Select your cart and Proceed to Checkout

A list of other approved trainings for the K-5 Literacy endorsement, can be found here:

K-5 Endorsement Approved List.pdf

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2025-2026 MOWR Portal - New and Improved Portal now open!

MOWR Literacy Plans due date: October 1st, 2025.

MOWR OFFICE HOURS:

Every Tuesday through October from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

To Register:

1. Log in to APLD: https://azed.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

2. Select Register for Course

3. Select Register for each course you would like to take

4. Select your cart and Proceed to Checkout

For guidance on all of the steps of the MOWR Submission Process, visit the MOWR Submissions page.

Reach out to moveonwhenreading@azed.gov if you have questions about plan submission or need support with the new portal. The specialist assigned to review your plan will get back to you.

If you are experiencing issues in the portal, please send a screenshot and short description to your assigned specialist and/or moveonwhenreading@azed.gov

For more information and guidance on curriculum, assessment, and other MOWR elements, please visit our website at Administrators | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov).

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1.) There are currently no LETRS 3rd Edition or Early Childhood licenses available. We can add your name to our waitlist if you are interested.

2.) There are a limited number of LETRS for Administrators training spots still available (this does not meet the K-5 Literacy Endorsement requirements). Email Karen.Tennapel@azed.gov if interested.

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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CogAT Complete by Riverside

https://www.azed.gov/gifted-education

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1.) There are currently no LETRS 3rd Edition or Early Childhood licenses available. We can add your name to our waitlist if you are interested.

2.) There are a limited number of LETRS for Administrators training spots still available (this does not meet the K-5 Literacy Endorsement requirements). Email Karen.Tennapel@azed.gov if interested.

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Guest Speaker: Catherine Oliver, ADE Gifted Specialist

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Guest Speaker: Catherine Oliver, ADE Gifted Specialist

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Gifted Education champions the academic, intellectual, and affective development of Arizona’s gifted and advanced learnings through ensuring gifted learners in Arizona receive an appropriate gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.“Gifted education” means appropriate academic course offerings and services that are required to provide an educational program that is an integral part of the regular school day and that is commensurate with the academic abilities and potential of a gifted pupil.

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Check out the Secondary corner of the ELA Smore newsletter for the latest webinar offering, an opportunity to serve on an adolescent literacy advisory board, and other exciting offerings!

You can sign up for Secondary ELA email updates: Sign up!

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ADE K-12 ELA Updates - Upcoming PD and more! October 2025 by Lauren Spenceley M.Ed. - ADE | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

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We are excited to partner with Core Learning to provide a free webinar on assessments and how to best use the data provided. More information coming soon on how to register!

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K-5 Literacy Endorsement | Arizona Department of Education

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The Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy, K-5 course is currently full. We will release the remaining seats in small increments every few weeks through December. Enrollment for the course will be closed permanently in January 2026. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Check back frequently for availability.

To Register for a Course:

1. Log in to APLD: https://azed.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

2. Select Register for Course

3. Select Register for each course you would like to take

4. Select your cart and Proceed to Checkout

A list of other approved trainings for the K-5 Literacy endorsement, can be found here:

K-5 Endorsement Approved List.pdf

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2025-2026 MOWR Portal - New and Improved Portal now open!

MOWR Literacy Plans due date: October 1st, 2025.

Reviews are under way!

For guidance on how to revise a rejected literacy plan can be found here:

06 MOWR 2025-2026 Revising a rejected literacy plan1.docx

For guidance on all of the steps of the MOWR Submission Process, visit the MOWR Submissions page.

Reach out to moveonwhenreading@azed.gov if you have questions about plan submission or need support with the new portal. The specialist assigned to review your plan will get back to you.

If you are experiencing issues in the portal, please send a screenshot and short description to your assigned specialist and/or moveonwhenreading@azed.gov

For more information and guidance on curriculum, assessment, and other MOWR elements, please visit our website at Administrators | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov).

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Angela Hanlin, co-author of It's Possible! will lead a four-part series designed specifically for school and district administrators. Each session will equip leaders with tools and knowledge to drive lasting improvement and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

Join us December 11th for the second session Driving Student Success: Assessments and Data Based Decision Making. Seats are limited for this session!

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Join us for DTD Office Hours October 21st from 4-5 PM Teams link Here: Join the meeting now

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Collaborative Learning Exchange with Wilson Language Training

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Collaborative Learning Exchange with Wilson Language Training

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Collaborative Learning Exchange with Wilson Language Training

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Collaborative Learning Exchange with Wilson Language Training

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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Sign up to receive updates specific to Secondary ELA from your ADE Secondary ELA Specialist.

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Spaces Available for the 2025-2026 Cohort of AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading Secondary

We again have the opportunity to provide virtual cohorts of the AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary professional learning course to Arizona educators (over $800 value at no cost to you or your district). This course includes over 55 hours of literacy learning for secondary educators.

If you are interested, please email me directly at lauren.spenceley@azed.gov to receive the required presentation to review and commitment form. This opportunity is slipping by fast!

For more information about the course, https://institute.aimpa.org/aim-pathways/aim-pathways-individual-cohort/secondary

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Guest Speaker: Eric Stuebner, ADE EdTech Specialist

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Guest Speaker: Eric Stuebner, ADE EdTech Specialist

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Portal for Arizona Academic Standards
PAASport

Educators now have a PAASport to an interactive way of exploring academic standards using the Portal for Arizona Academic Standards.

PAASport is a state-of-the-art web application that allows educators to browse, search, and more effectively understand and use Board approved learning standards.

In addition to being an interactive solution, PAASport can inter-operate with other learning tools such as learning management systems, student information systems, and learning online curricula. This is possible through the use of a CASE framework. The Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange ( CASE) by 1EdTech is a framework that allows for a consistent exchange of learning data through a machine-readable format.

What can I do with PAASport?

Using PAASport educators can browse, search, and more effectively use and understand standards. You can copy the text of a standard into your lesson plan, print standards, or even export them ( learn more here).

How do I access PAASport?

PAASport is open and available to all Arizona educators. No account needed! Go to standards.azed.go v to start exploring.

How can I get started with PAASport?

Getting started with PAASport is easy! Simply visit standards.azed.gov and start exploring, and applying, the standards! Check out this helpful one-page "How to" for PAASport as you get started ( learn more here).

Is there a support team available to assist with any questions or issues?

Absolutely! Our dedicated support team is available to provide assistance and address any inquiries or technical issues you may encounter while using the standards portal. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

How can I use PAASport with Google Classroom?

You can easily copy the text of a standard into one of your assignments if you'd like to revise them to create student learning objectives in Google Classroom.

Your district can download standards from PAASport to be used within your Student Information System, Report Card (if applicable), or Gradebook (if applicable). A System Administrator for your SIS can reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.

Is it possible to connect to my LMS?

You can easily copy the text of a standard into one of your assignments if you'd like to revise them to create student learning objectives.

Your district can download standards from PAASport to be used within your Student Information System, Report Card (if applicable), or Gradebook (if applicable). A System Administrator for your SIS can reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.

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Portal for Arizona Academic StandardsPAASport Educators now have a PAASport to an interactive way of exploring academic standards using the Portal for Arizona Academic Standards. PAASport is a state-of-the-art web application that allows educators to browse, search, and more effectively understand and use Board approved learning standards.

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Seeking Advisory Board for Arizona Adolescent Literacy Network!

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Seeking Advisory Board for Arizona Adolescent Literacy Network!

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 25-26

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2025-2026 MOWR Portal - New and Improved Portal now open!

MOWR Literacy Plans due by October 1st, 2025.

For guidance on all of the steps of the MOWR Submission Process, visit the MOWR Submissions page.

Reach out to moveonwhenreading@azed.gov if you have questions about plan submission or need support with the new portal. The specialist assigned to review your plan will get back to you.

For more information and guidance on curriculum, assessment, and other MOWR elements, please visit our website at Administrators | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov).

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Foundational Literacy Coaching Grant | Arizona Department of Education

For more information email LiteracyCoaching@azed.gov

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Sign In Sheet for this year - sign in only once, and you won't have to again!

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1.) There are currently no LETRS 3rd Edition or Early Childhood licenses available. We can add your name to our waitlist if you are interested.

2.) There are a limited number of LETRS for Administrators training spots still available (this does not meet the K-5 Literacy Endorsement requirements). Email Karen.Tennapel@azed.gov if interested.

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Angela Hanlin, co-author of It's Possible! will lead a four-part series designed specifically for school and district administrators. Each session will equip leaders with tools and knowledge to drive lasting improvement and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

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The Pathways course is in high demand!

Enrollment seats will be released on August 14th and August 18th and then every two to three weeks after that through 2025.

Please share and encourage educators to visit our website for information on all the requirements for the K-5 Literacy endorsement.

K-5 Literacy Endorsement | Arizona Department of Education

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The Pathways course is in high demand!

Enrollment will continue through January 2026.

To Register:

1. Log in to APLD, https://azed.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

2. Select Register for Course

3. Select Register for each course you would like to take

4. Select your cart and Proceed to Checkout

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Register to join one of the upcoming workshops. Use search term "Essential Standards" to find the workshops.