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Kansas

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

Overview

Kansas emphasizes structured literacy, universal screening, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and strong family-school partnerships to improve reading outcomes. As districts work to strengthen literacy instruction and support students who need additional intervention, they need solutions that improve student outcomes while complementing existing district initiatives. Springboard Collaborative helps districts improve student outcomes through evidence-based intervention, family engagement, and educator support that complement Kansas' literacy priorities.

National Academic Year 2024-2025 Impact Data

14.5 weeks
average reading growth
54%
average reading gap closed
89%
family workshop attendance
94%
of teachers agree Springboard helped them develop as a leader
96%
of parents feel better equipped to support their child's reading at home

Aligned to State Priorities

  • Universal literacy screening and data-informed intervention

    We use district-selected screening tools to support progress monitoring, literacy goal setting, and bilingual Student Action Plans that help families support reading growth at home.

  • Science-of-reading instruction, structured literacy, and MTSS-aligned intervention

    We deliver in-school tutoring Tier 2/3 support and literacy acceleration that strengthens district intervention systems.

  • Instructional coherence and strong family-school partnerships

    We reinforce district-selected instructional materials while providing family workshops, home-reading routines, bilingual communication tools, and actionable literacy strategies.

Funding Opportunities

  • Kansas Blueprint for Literacy and Every Child Can Read Investments

    Supports structured literacy implementation, educator development, intervention systems, literacy coaching, and evidence-based reading initiatives.

  • At-Risk and Weighted Funding

    May support literacy acceleration, extended learning opportunities, intervention services, and family engagement for students with greater academic needs.

  • District and Service Center Partnerships

    Creates opportunities for districts to leverage regional partnerships that strengthen literacy, MTSS implementation, and professional learning efforts.

  • Federal Title I, II, III, IDEA, and 21st CCLC Funding

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

Resources

  • Case studies

    Baltimore

  • White paper

    Driving Student Attendance

  • Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (FELA) Toolkit

What partners say

By the end of the program, over 31,000 books were read at home and 90% of parents attended the weekly parent workshops. To say this program was remarkable is an understatement.

Serena Klosa

Deputy Chief Officer, OSD, Chicago Public Schools

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