Alaska Reads
The Alaska Reads Act was signed into law in June 2022 and created four new programs to support early literacy, including the District Reading Intervention Program. The goal is to assist students in achieving reading proficiency at or above grade level by the end of third grade.
What does this mean for my student?
As part of the District Reading Intervention Program, beginning in the 2023-24 school year, the Fairbanks School District is required to offer intensive reading intervention services to students in K-3 who show a reading deficiency. As part of the state requirements, K-3 students will be assessed with a literacy screener three times per year to determine areas of proficiency. Students who are identified as being below proficient will receive an individualized Reading Achievement Plan (RAP). Students who have a RAP will receive additional reading instruction outside of core instruction time.
Parent Pamphlet:
- AK Reads Act Virtual Town Hall
- Alaska's Reading Playbook
- Supporting Reading At Home
- AK Reads Act - Families Resource Book
- Retention Waiver Request Forms
AK Reads Act Virtual Town Hall
Alaska's Reading Playbook
Supporting Reading At Home
AK Reads Act - Families Resource Book
Retention Waiver Request Forms
Contact Information
Teaching & Learning Department
Administration Center - 2nd Floor
520 5th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Front Desk
(907) 452-2000, x11422
teachingandlearning@k12northstar.org
Chane Beam
Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
chane.beam@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11263
Mackenzie Staiger
Curriculum Coordinator (Elementary Schools)
mackenzie.staiger@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11436