NC Read to Achieve at a Glance The Read to Achieve Program is a part of the Excellence Public Schools Act which became law in July of 2012. It applies to all schools at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. The State Goal ~ 115C-83.1AThe goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level at the end of third grade and continue to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex text when needed for secondary education and career success. The 7 Components of Read to Achieve 1. Developmental Screening in Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA)2. Elimination of Social Promotion3. Successful Reading Development for Retained Students4. Parent/Guardian Notification5. Accountability Measures6. Comprehensive Reading Plan 7. Facilitating Early Grade Reading Proficiency Read to Achieve Parent Resources Read to Achieve - House Bill 950 U.S. Department of Education - Tips for Parents National PTA - "How Can I Inspire My Child to Read?