NC Read to Achieve at a Glance

The Read to Achieve Program is a part of the Excellence Public Schools Act, which became law in July of 2012.  

If you have questions about your child's progress, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher.

The State Goal (115C-83.1A)

The goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level at the end of third grade and continues to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex text when needed for secondary education and career success. 

Read the state legislation on Read to Achieve.

The 7 Components of Read to Achieve

   1. Developmental Screening in Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA)

   2. Elimination of Social Promotion

   3. Successful Reading Development for Retained Students

   4. Parent/Guardian Notification

   5. Accountability Measures

   6. Comprehensive Reading Plan 

   7. Facilitating Early Grade Reading Proficiency

Read to Achieve Guidebook