2012 Utah State Literacy Improvement Report

Utah has successfully implemented a variety of endeavors to ensure literacy for all students. Proficiency rates in language arts in Utah have improved in all grade levels since 2005. Emphasis has been placed on grades K-3 and early intervention for students at risk. Resources available to these students include optional extended-day kindergarten, K-3 reading program, adoption of standards and assessments for testing multiple times in grades 1-3, ongoing professional development, and use of data to inform instruction. This report documents efforts made by Utah to increase proficiency in these early grades and their long term effects on proficiencies.