Alabama Early Literacy

Region 7 Comprehensive Center (R7CC) supports the ARI to improve student reading proficiency, providing professional development in the Implementation Science of the Alabama Coaching Framework. Project support includes guidance and assistance in reviewing and analyzing current ARI practices and procedures, ensuring alignment to the current evidence base on Grades K–3 literacy development. Additionally, R7CC supports the ARI team in building a system of support for LEAs to help build capacity in evidence-based Grades K–3 literacy instruction, including professional development for regional and local literacy coaches.