Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-14y

(b) The center shall identify the early literacy needs of each alliance district based on the results of the reading readiness assessment conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and provide tiered supports in early literacy as follows:

(1) Tier one universal supports shall be provided to each alliance district, as defined in section 10-262u , and include online professional development modules aligned with the reading instruction survey, as described in section 10-145r , and other literacy modules and programs available in the state;

(2) Tier two targeted supports shall include (A) a two-year program of literacy leadership training for certain teachers and administrators, (B) targeted professional development, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-148b , using the results of the reading instruction survey, as described in section 10-145r , and (C) external coaching support, which may utilize funding received pursuant to section 10-223h or 10-262u ; and

(3) Tier three intensive supports shall include multiyear support from the center and a commitment from the alliance district, that includes, but need not be limited to, (A) the use of funding received pursuant to section 10-262u to support an early literacy program for students enrolled in kindergarten to grade three, inclusive, (B) technical support in the drafting and submission of alliance district reading plans, as described in section 10-262u , (C) identifying and engaging dedicated literacy coaches and reading interventionists, (D) targeted and intensive professional development, and (E) funds for assessment and instructional materials.

(c) Any tiered supports in early literacy provided under this section shall be aligned with any turnaround plan, developed pursuant to section 10-223h , or alliance district plan, developed pursuant to section 10-262u , as applicable.