The Kentucky Reading Academies, established in the Read to Succeed Act (Senate Bill 9, 2022), provide Kentucky educators with access to professional learning designed to strengthen knowledge and practice in evidence-based literacy instruction. The Academies include professional learning opportunities and leadership support that connect to Kentucky’s literacy vision and the implementation of high-quality instructional resources.
The options below highlight the current professional learning opportunities associated with the Kentucky Reading Academies.
Kentucky Reading Academies Professional Learning Options
| Professional Learning | Intended Audience | Cost | Meets the HB 253 (2026) Science of Reading requirement? |
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Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)
More information about LETRS | K–5 educators and administrators. LETRS for Educators is recommended for teachers, interventionists, reading specialists, instructional coaches and others providing reading instruction/intervention. LETRS for Administrators is designed for instructional coaches, district leaders and building administrators. | No cost to eligible and enrolled participants; supported through Read to Succeed funding. | Yes |
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AIM Pathways Courses
More information about AIM Pathways | Kentucky public school educators and administrators serving students in grades K–12, with pathways available for a variety of roles. | No cost to registered participants; supported through Read to Succeed funding. | Two of the pathways meet the requirement: Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Literacy Leadership. |
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KY Learning Hub Science of Reading Courses
More information about KY Learning Hub courses | K-12 Kentucky public school educators seeking an introductory, flexible Science of Reading learning course. | No cost to participants; supported through Read to Succeed funding. | One course meets the requirement: What the Research Says: Effective Reading Instruction for All Students Course. |
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KY Early Literacy Leadership Network (KyELLN)
More information about KyELLN | District/school leadership teams engaged in K–5 literacy improvement and HQIR implementation. | No cost to district teams; supported through Read to Succeed funding. | No |
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Contact the Early Literacy Team
For questions about the Kentucky Reading Academies professional
learning opportunities, please email the Early Literacy team.
kdeearlyliteracy@education.ky.gov