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Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

Alabama Reading Initiative

The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide K-12 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students wi​th the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grad​e-level standards. The goal of the ARI is to significantly improve reading instruction and ultimately achieve 100% literacy among public school students.​

For professional learning opportunities offered by ARI through the University of Montevallo Regional In-Service Education Center, visit the Professional Learning Opportunities page.

For detailed information about the ARI and other professional learning opportunities available through the State Department of Education, visit the ARI – ALSDE page.

 Alabama Reading Initiative Specialists

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Jodie Lawley
ARI Regional Literacy Leadship Specialist
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Louise Carey
ARI Regional Literacy Specialist
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Nancy English
ARI Regional Literacy Specialist
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Michelle Brakefield
ARI Regional Literacy Lead Specialist
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McKayla Hester
ARI Regional Literacy Specialist
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Stacie Gulley
ARI Regional Literacy Specialist
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