Alabama Reading Initiative

The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students with the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grade-level standards.

The Alabama Reading Initiative’s mission, since its inception in 1997, has been to improve K-3 literacy statewide, understanding that all components of the science of reading work together to ensure all students are skillful readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. Through the implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act, the ARI’s consistent determination and continued increased funding are set to move Alabama forward with the science of reading and structured, student-centered coaching as the foundation of our work.