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Literacy Policy and Programs

Welcome to the Reading and Literacy pages of the SDE! Literacy – the ability to read, write, speak, and listen effectively – is the door to learning, both in school and in life. To experience literature, embrace history, engage in research, or understand the principles of the universe, we must first be literate.

Here you will find information for the Strong Readers Act as well as resources for educators, parents, and students and information to support evidence-based literacy instruction.


Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy Plan

The Oklahoma State Department of Education's Comprehensive Literacy Plan, titled PROPEL Oklahoma Forward: A Comprehensive Literacy Plan to Drive Student Success, unifies statewide efforts to enhance student reading by coordinating diverse programs towards a common goal. The Literacy Plan can be accessed here.

Literacy Policy and Programs


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Professional Development

The Office of Literacy Policy and Programs is available to provide additional professional development to teachers in their local area, through either face-to-face or webinar technology.

For the list of approved professional development for Strong Readers funding, please go to the Literacy Professional Development page.

For information about the Science of Reading Academies, including LETRS and the Literacy Communities of Practice, go to the Oklahoma Science of Reading Academies page.


Contact Information

Melissa Ahlgrim
Program Director, Literacy Policy & Programs

(405) 522-1591


Past Professional Development

Recordings of past video conferences, webinars, and streaming events for Reading and Literacy.

Last Modified on Jan 31, 2025
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