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Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Grant

Funding for eligible local educational agencies to develop school literacy programs, employ and train literacy coaches and reading and literacy specialists, and develop and implement interventions for pupils in need of targeted literacy support.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2026–27

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2026 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2026 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2025–26

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2025 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2025 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2023–24

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2023 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2023 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2022–23

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2022 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2022 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

Opt-Out Form

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Grant Opt-Out Form

Pursuant to California Education Code Section 53009.1(b)(2), an eligible local educational agency has a deadline of September 30, 2026, to opt out of the program for one or more eligible school sites.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Grant Program Information

Related Content

2026–27

California Education Code (EC) Section 53009.1 External link opens in new window or tab.

2025–26

EC Section 53009 External link opens in new window or tab.

2023–24

EC Section 53008.7 External link opens in new window or tab.

2022–23

EC 53008.5 External link opens in new window or tab.

Questions:   Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office | CAAR@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, September 10, 2026
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