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The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requests applications for Arkansas Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grants for K-12 schools and/or districts. Eligible entities are organizations categorized as a Local Education Agency (LEA).
This application asks LEAs to be creative and innovative in order to support the DESE’s vision of transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.
Applications should address the five components of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction based on the Science of Reading. Consider evidence-based activities and materials appropriate for the grade level for the selected schools designated in this application. The document “A New Chapter for Arkansas Students: 2018 Report” has a series of goals/objectives that align with the Arkansas Reading Initiative for Student Excellence (RISE) and are designed to promote literacy for students in Arkansas.
The application materials are attached below and can be found on the Arkansas CLSD webpage.
Arkansas CLSD Grant applications must be submit the following documents:
CLSD Guidelines and Objectives
Grant Division of Learning Services Legal Requirements
FY21 Grants Budget and Narrative
Please follow submission guidelines as outlined in the Arkansas CLSD Request for Applications document. Applicants must submit an electronic copy of the application. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.