Alaska State Literacy Blueprint-Birth To Graduation

The Blueprint was created by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development and a State Literacy Team of Alaskan educators, to focus on the development of children's literacy from birth to graduation. The Blueprint is intended to provide guidance to policymakers, districts, school and community leaders, educators and families about ways to support all children in becoming literate and prepared to fully participate in their chosen work and activities of personal interest in the 21st century. It was also designed to ensure that all children learn how to read and write at a high level; to access, synthesize and evaluate information; and to communicate effectively. Additionally, the blueprint will ensure that all students can meet the rigorous curriculum requirements of the Alaska Performance Scholarship.

The purpose of the website is to share the Blueprint framework for how Alaskans develop effective systems to ensure Alaska’s children receive a strong literacy education. It is designed to provide guidance to policymakers, districts, school and community leaders, educators and families about ways to support all children in becoming literate and prepared to fully participate in their chosen work and activities of personal interest in the 21st century.