Rhode Island Reads: 2024 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant
RIDE recently received a $40 million federal grant to improve literacy outcomes for RI students, birth through grade twelve. The grant will focus on developing literacy coaching structures, partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs and Reimagining systems for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Rhode Island Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are encouraged to review the goals of the grant and the scope of work overview. The grant is divided into three divisions: Birth-PK, Elementary (K-5), and Secondary (6-12).

RI Reads Goals
Rhode Island Reads Coaching Corp
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Educator Preparation Provider Partnerships
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Reimagining Systems: Coherent and Aligned Instruction across Tiers
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Educator Preparation Provider Partnership Webinar, Recording
Educator Preparation Provider Partnership FAQ, updated 6.27.2025
- Application Guidance
- Needs Assessment Tool
- Needs Assessment Companion Guide/Note Catcher
- B-PK Application
- Elementary (K-5) Application
- Secondary (6-12) Application
- Application Webinars:
- RI READS Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out to clsd@ride.ri.gov with any questions, or requests for additional information.