The Alaska Reads Act
In June 2022, Governor Mike Dunleavey signed the Alaska Reads Act into law, creating a plan to support early literacy.
GCSD recently rolled out a new literacy program over the 2023-2024 school year—as well as many other special developments in related support of the overall, district-wide goal of having all students reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
Monthly Galena Literacy Nights
A series of fun literacy-themed family evening events were held over the past school year. It was wonderful to see such a BIG turnout of our PreK-5th parents join! Looking ahead to the upcoming 2024-25 school year, we’ll continue focusing on strategies and sharing tips with our families to help increase reading skills. Our entire Galena community is welcome to participate and share their knowledge!
Statewide Literacy Screening Opportunities
for IDEA Homeschool Families
In each of IDEA’s statewide offices, we will regularly offer one-on-one proctored literacy screenings using Amplify’s mCLASS screener. Screening should take no more than 10-20 minutes, and will measure skills such as phonemic awareness,
phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. For families living in outlying areas, please watch for personalized communication or get in touch with your contact teacher for information about virtual screening or opportunities
in your area during the 2024-25 school year.
Each of IDEA’s regional office admin will be be reaching out with further communication to all parents and guardians of K-3 students. You may also
click here to read a recent letter from IDEA Director, Dean O’Dell, for an introduction and links to specific resources and information regarding the AK Reads initiative for the 2023/24 school year. Please be on the lookout
for additional updates!