How To Apply
Steps to Becoming a Missouri Reading Initiative School
Mail application to:
Missouri Reading Initiative
1409-B West Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
In order to be considered for selection, the Missouri Reading Initiative State Office must receive a completed application by the first Friday in June. If your funds for this program are pending, please note this on the application.
- Evaluate your school's current needs in literacy, reviewing student outcome data, curriculum, and instruction strengths and concerns.
- Learn about the Missouri Reading Initiative, originally initiated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Contact or visit current or former participating schools.
- Discuss with your staff the potential of a collaborative partnership with the Missouri Reading Initiative to improve instructional practices in literacy.
- Assess the level of willingness to participate among your staff.
- Submit an application.
Mail application to:
Missouri Reading Initiative
1409-B West Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
In order to be considered for selection, the Missouri Reading Initiative State Office must receive a completed application by the first Friday in June. If your funds for this program are pending, please note this on the application.
