The Kentucky Read to Achieve: Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Grant provides schools with competitive funds to support teachers in implementing a reading intervention program and evidence-based instructional strategies that address the various needs of primary students (K-3) reading at low levels and needing accelerated learning. Schools awarded the RTA grant must ensure implementation of a reading intervention program for students in tiers two and three of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports as well as a KDE approved comprehensive reading program at tier one.
The Kentucky Read to Achieve (KY RTA) Program was created under Senate Bill 19 in 2005 with the goal of supporting schools in implementing a reading diagnostic and intervention program to address the needs of struggling readers. Schools that are awarded RTA grant funds must provide matching funds and assure the complete sustainability of the professional learning requirements and all costs associated with implementing the professional learning and structured literacy intervention program into the appropriate tiers of instruction for the two-year period. After this two-year period, RTA schools are eligible to request a grant renewal for an additional two years contingent upon implementation of all program components, grant requirement compliance, demonstrated student progress, the availability of funds and successfully meeting all assurances per
KRS 158.792 Section 3(b).
RTA Resources
Approved RTA Professional Learning Providers
- AIM Institute
- Pathways to Proficient Reading/Writing
- Pathways to Literacy Leadership
- LETRS for K-3 Teachers (two-year commitment)
- LETRS Administrator Training
- Orton-Gillingham Academy
- Keys to Literacy
- Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
- The Writing Revolution
- Achieve the Core Foundational Skills Mini-Course
- Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing Module
- Structured Literacy (GRREC)
Infinite Campus Assessment and Intervention Tabs
Read to Achieve student universal screener and diagnostic assessment data must be entered into the Assessment Tab in Infinite Campus by October 30, February 15 and May 30 (universal screener score only in May). Approved assessments can be found on the KDE’s
Early Literacy Screening Assessments webpage. A more comprehensive system for entering universal screener and diagnostic assessment information into Infinite Campus will be used for the 2025-2026 school year. New guidance documents and videos for entering universal screener and diagnostic assessment data in the Assessment Tab are available.
Guidance for Test Recording
RTA student progress monitoring data for intervention services must be entered into the Intervention Tab in Infinite Campus by October 30 and new students receiving RTA intervention services must be entered as they enroll in the program. Consistent progress monitoring of intervention services should be documented within the Intervention Tab in Infinite Campus throughout the year.
Read to Achieve student information on the Assessment and Intervention Tab must be current and complete when school dismisses in the spring.
Grant Assurance Document
Program and Budget Amendments
RTA program and budget concerns, including questions on amending your program or budget, should be directed to Danielle Ward, danielle.ward@education.ky.gov.
RTA Yearly Reports
The Kentucky Read to Achieve (KY RTA) Program was created under Senate Bill 19 in 2005 with the goal of supporting schools in implementing a reading diagnostic and intervention program to address the needs of struggling readers. More specifically, the KY RTA program was designed to identify and provide intensive reading and intervention programs to struggling readers within primary grades (K-3). ALL RTA Schools are REQUIRED to participate in statewide evaluations of their RTA state funded intervention at the request of the KDE and/or the Kentucky Reading Research Center. The Kentucky Reading Research Center (KY RRC) was established under KRS 164.0207 (2024) to support educators in implementing reliable, replicable evidence-based reading programs, and to promote literacy development, including cooperating with other entities that provide family literacy services. The KY RRC collaborates with the Kentucky Department of Education to assist districts with students functioning at low levels of reading skills to assess and address identified literacy needs.
To request an annual report or for any Read to Achieve related questions, please contact Danielle Ward at danielle.ward@education.ky.gov