ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative

Alabama is making meaningful gains in reading—and it’s no accident.

Since the passage of the Alabama Literacy Act in 2019, we’ve seen a clear shift toward evidence-based instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, and the results are showing.

💡 What’s driving this success?

✅Teachers implementing explicit, systematic, and diagnostic instruction
✅Early identification of reading difficulties and targeted instructional support
✅Ongoing progress monitoring and intentional planning for all tiers of instruction
✅Job embedded professional learning facilitated and supported through student-centered coaching
✅A statewide commitment to doing the work that matters for students

This is what happens when policy meets practice—and when educators lead the way.

👏 Alabama teachers are showing what’s possible when we commit to evidence-based practices that make a difference for every child.

Every child. Every chance. Every day. ❤️📚

The Alabama Literacy Act (updated 8.15.23) Alabama Reading Initiative - Blueprint for Achievement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sv-OeGOIcnFcdzIwvWZNjTcMKv7GcDx-/viewOffice of Student Learning Webs...

We’re getting closer to the championship! 🏆
Help decide which Imagination Library book advances to the final round.

Hit ❤ if you vote for Good Night Gorilla
Hit 👍if you vote for Green Tractor

Next Monday is our Championship Round! Stay tuned!

Heather (Regional Literacy Specialist) is at Cullman PS with year 1 LRS preplanning for the a coaching cycle on fluency with a first grade teacher. The power and synergy of this collaborative opportunity maximizes impact. AUTHENTIC COLLABORATION

Once upon a time… your Saturday plans got a LOT better ✨

Join us for 📚 Storybook Saturday 📚 on April 25th at the Junior League of Mobile.

We’re putting books directly into the hands of our kids because every child deserves the chance to dream big, imagine boldly, and read often.

Drive through, pick up free books, and help your child fall into a new adventure (no fairy godmother required 🪄😉).

April 25, 2026, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Kindergarten – 7th grade

Tag a friend and help us spread the story 💙

I love being able to join Courtney and Jeff for the Summer Learning planning session!

Love this!

🎯 Attention APS Parents!

Our 2nd graders will begin taking ACAP Summative this week! Check out the School Scoop for details!

Let’s be ready for the test! ⭐️

The final four are set! Check back tomorrow to vote for our first match-up! ✅

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