From Readiness to Results: A READ Act Checklist for Minnesota Leaders

Your school doesn’t have to start from scratch to meet Minnesota READ Act expectations. Following a clear, phased approach can help you build on what’s already working. This practical checklist helps Minnesota school administrators assess where they are today, identify gaps, and strengthen a consistent literacy system aligned within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

Use the checklist to move strategically through three key phases: 

• Readiness and alignment

• Cohesive implementation

• Optimization and scale

In the checklist, you’ll get actionable prompts to help review literacy screening and intervention practices, strengthen data and reporting processes, and connect students with the right levels of support. You’ll also find guidance for identifying inconsistencies across classrooms and schools, refining instruction based on data, and scaling your approach for long-term sustainability.

Lexia® Core5® Reading and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® play key roles in supporting READ Act goals. Both solutions provide literacy instruction and intervention across multiple MTSS tiers in grades K–12 and continuously capture student performance data. This gives administrators timely insight into student progress and skill gaps without relying solely on data captured in assessment windows. 

Ready to move your literacy program forward? 

Download the checklist to identify your priorities and turn literacy planning into action.