The Right to Read legislation establishes state-level oversight of implementation through School District Audits, inclusion of implementing evidence-based literacy instruction as a component of their three-year plans, and mandatory data reporting collected by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). In order to be a long-term success in each LEA, these implementation plans will require the state to offer thoughtful coordination, financial support, and significant opportunities for professional development. This conversation will cover how a comprehensive reading plan should look, how districts and DESE can partner effectively, and which professional development opportunities for educators have been most valuable across the country.
