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Accelerating literacy learning when it matters most. Early screening and evidence-based instruction drive measurable growth in K-3 classrooms.

Overview

Colorado's READ Act emphasizes early identification, evidence-based instruction, targeted intervention, and family-school partnerships to help more students read proficiently by third grade. As districts work to strengthen literacy outcomes, they need solutions that accelerate student learning while complementing existing district initiatives. Springboard Collaborative helps districts improve student outcomes through evidence-based intervention, family engagement, and educator support that complement Colorado's READ Act priorities.

Proven Results in CO since 2021

557
students served across 3 districts and 9 schools
47%
average reading gap closed
3.8 months
growth in nonsense word fluency
100%
of teachers learned something new about engaging families
92%
of parents felt more confident supporting their child's reading

Districts we're in

  • Rocky Mountain Prep
  • Denver Public Schools

Aligned to State Priorities

  • Universal reading screening and progress monitoring for K-3 students

    We use district-approved screening tools and provide bilingual Student Action Plans that help families understand student progress and support reading growth at home.

  • Evidence-based reading instruction and intervention

    We deliver in-school tutoring Tier 2/3 support along with before-school, after-school, and summer literacy programming aligned with district MTSS frameworks.

  • Emphasis on family communication, READ Plans, and structured literacy instruction

    We provide family workshops, home-reading routines, bilingual goal-setting tools, and curriculum-aligned support that complements district-selected instructional materials.

Funding Opportunities

  • READ Act Per-Pupil Intervention Funding

    Supports evidence-based intervention, tutoring, and summer literacy programs for students with significant reading deficiencies.

  • Early Literacy Grants (ELG)

    May support structured literacy initiatives, intervention systems, educator development, coaching, and approved literacy programming.

  • Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Funding

    Provides opportunities to strengthen evidence-based intervention, educator development, and family engagement initiatives.

  • Federal Title I, II, III, and IDEA Funding

    Flexible funding streams that may support evidence-based intervention, tutoring, educator development, multilingual learner services, and family engagement.

Resources

  • Case studies

    SFUSD, Oakland

  • White paper

    Driving Student Attendance

  • Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit

What partners say

[Springboard is] part of everything - from planning and hiring to final data evaluation... not just a vendor, but a true implementation partner. They've done a really great job of listening to school districts and meeting their needs.

Julie McCalmont

Coordinator of Summer Learning Programs at Oakland Unified School District

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