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Purpose: The federal Reading First Program is a six year program (three years of successful implementation followed by an additional three years of funding and implementation, pending approval) that focuses on implementing scientifically based reading researched (SBRR) programs and practices in K-3 classrooms. New Jersey Reading First funding will provide assistance to Reading First school districts so they may continue to phase in scientifically based reading researched comprehensive reading programs in all K-3 general education, special education, Bilingual, and ESL classrooms in identified Reading First schools. As part of the continuation grant, and the multi-year design, year three of implementation will focus on LEAs implementing supplemental and intervention programs, materials and assessments that are scientifically based and meet federal and state criteria. All aspects of Reading First will continue to be implemented for the remaining year of the initial three year grant period, after which time agencies will be assessed for their eligibility to participate in the next three years of the program.

Eligible Agencies: Only agencies that received awards in years 1 and 2 are eligible to apply.

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