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 diverse 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 for students in tiers two and three of a
Multi-Tiered System of Supports as well as a 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 intervention program into the appropriate tiers of instruction for the two-year period. After this two-year period, RTA schools will be 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
- Literacy Live
- AIM Institute
- Pathways to Proficient Reading/Writing
- Pathways to Literacy Leadership
- Top Ten Tools
- LETRS for K-3 Teachers (two-year commitment)
- LETRS Administrator Training
- Orton-Gillingham Academy
- Keys to Literacy
- The Big Dippers Science of Reading Short Course
- Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
- The Writing Revolution
- Foundational Skills Mini-Course
- Getting to Know the KAS for Reading and Writing Module
- Effective Literacy Modules
- Structured Literacy (GRREC)
Infinite Campus Intervention Tab
All RTA students must be entered on the Intervention Tab in Infinite Campus by October 30, and new students must be entered as they enroll in the program. Student information on the Intervention Tab must be current and complete when school dismisses in the spring. Information regarding how to enter information in the Intervention Tab can be found on the Data Standard Intervention for MAF or RTA Grant(s).
Grant Assurance Document
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). There is flexibility in the intervention programs from which participating schools may choose, but several aspects of program implementation are required and therefore common across participating schools.
To request an annual report, or if you have any other questions, please contact kde.readtoachieve@education.ky.gov
Please contact Danielle Ward at danielle.ward@education.ky.gov with any questions.