New Informational Hub Helps District Leaders Navigate Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grants

District leaders can now easily find state-specific information and resources to support the CLSD planning and application process

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As school districts look for ways to strengthen literacy instruction and family engagement to make the most of available funding, Just Right Reader has launched a new online informational hub to help district leaders navigate the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant program. The hub brings together valuable information on CLSD requirements, state funding opportunities, allowable uses, evidence requirements, and application considerations in one easily-accessible location.

"CLSD funding gives district leaders an important opportunity to make strategic investments in literacy that reflect the needs of their students and educators," said Sara Rich, founder and CEO of Just Right Reader. "Our new informational hub gives leaders a starting point to explore funding opportunities, understand state-specific priorities, and develop comprehensive literacy plans that support student achievement and family engagement."

CLSD grants provide districts with the opportunity to develop and implement comprehensive, evidence-based literacy programs that improve outcomes for students from birth through Grade 12, with particular attention to students who are most underserved. The grants require districts to invest funding in evidence-based literacy activities, strategies, and interventions, as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

On the informational hub, district leaders will find:

• State-specific information: Links and resources to help identify CLSD opportunities, requirements, and timelines in their state.
• Grant requirements and evidence: An overview of CLSD's evidence requirements and the role of evidence-based literacy practices in funding decisions.
• Allowable uses: Information about how CLSD funding can support literacy efforts across areas such as early literacy, K-5 foundational literacy, adolescent literacy, intervention, professional development, and family engagement.
• Application planning: Access to guidance to support CLSD applications, including aligning resources with district priorities, developing supporting grant language, planning budgets and reviewing applications before submission.
• Additional resources: Answers to FAQs, as well as links to federal CLSD information, federal grant requirements, U.S. Department of Education guidance on evidence-based education, and more.

To access the CLSD informational hub, visit https://justrightreader.com/pages/clsd-grant.

About Just Right Reader

At Just Right Reader, we accelerate reading achievement in school, at home, and everywhere through Birth–12th-grade literacy programs, evidence-based Science of Reading resources, an extensive family engagement platform, and a commitment to personalized learning. With a library of 1,000+ English and Spanish books, students get the explicit, systematic practice needed to become stronger, more confident readers.

Visit www.justrightreader.com for more information.

SOURCE Just Right Reader