PUBLICITY ANNOUNCEMENT Call for Vendors: Join the KY Reads to Succeed Conference! The Kentucky Department of Education Office of Teaching and Learning's Division of Early Literacy announces the opportunity for vendors to participate in the upcoming KY Reads to Succeed Conference, scheduled to take place on June 20, 2024, at The Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. For this event focused on accelerating the development and implementation of foundational reading skills and content-rich knowledge building, we are seeking vendors whose high-quality instructional resources and services align with our mission to improve reading outcomes throughout our state. The KY Reads to Succeed Conference provides a platform for vendors to showcase their offerings to a diverse audience of educators and administrators. This is an opportunity to connect with education professionals, demonstrate the value of your instructional resources/services, and contribute to the advancement of vibrant learning experiences for Kentucky students. We welcome vendor applications offering a wide range of resources and services, including but not limited to: Evidence-based, green-rated high-quality instructional resources; KDE approved early literacy assessment providers; and Community partner services related to literacy and education. Proposals shall be submitted through the application formno later than 4:00 p.m. ET on April 19, 2024. The selection committee will review all applications and notify selected vendors in May. The KDE has developed criteriathat will be used to evaluate submissions. The cost will be $500 per