Arizona Literacy Partnership (AZL) (Historical)

Arizona’s statewide goal is to increase 3rd grade literacy proficiency from 41 percent in 2016 to 72 percent by 2030 (Expect More Arizona’s Progress Meter). The overarching purpose of the partnership was to contribute to meeting this goal. To accomplish this, the partnership focused on examining data, embedding evidence-based approaches in everyday practice, and conducting inquiry-based improvement processes. Arizona stakeholders want to know more about student progress in developing early literacy, especially English learners, and the district practices that contribute to students’ early literacy success. To address these questions, REL West partnered with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and a local district, Sunnyside Unified (SUSD), in the Arizona Literacy Partnership.