Last Chance to Join the STARI Expansion Study: Free STARI Materials and Professional Learning for Your School

June 20, 2025

Are you looking for a proven way to accelerate reading growth for students in grades 6 and up who are reading below grade level?


Time is running out to join the STARI Expansion Study, a federally funded opportunity that gives schools in Wisconsin, California, Maryland, and Illinois free access to the Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention (STARI) program.

STARI Unit 4.1 Cover

Why Join the Study?


Schools that participate in the STARI Expansion Study will receive:


  • Free STARI materials 
  • Comprehensive STARI professional learning for teachers
  • A chance to contribute to research that supports equitable literacy practices across the country


There’s no cost to your school, and the study is designed to fit within your existing staffing and schedules. 

Who Can Participate?


  • Districts and Schools in Wisconsin, California, Maryland, or Illinois
  • Serving students in grades 6-8
  • With students who are reading two or more years below grade level

How to Join:


Ready to learn more? Visit the STARI Expansion Study webpage for full details. Fill out this interest form and a STARI team member will contact you. 


Application deadline is approaching, don’t miss this opportunity to bring STARI to your students for free while helping expand access to effective literacy interventions