Since 2007, Texas' reading scores had been declining, and there was a shortage of qualified teachers trained in effective reading practices. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) conceptualized Reading Academies where teachers learn, practice, implement and reflect. Cohort Leaders serve as the lead facilitators for the new K-3 Reading Academies. TEA needed assistance with a streamlined process for recruiting and training the Cohort Leaders and supporting them in delivering the Reading Academies. Addressing this need could result in substantial improvements for all students in Texas as defined in ESEA Subpart 2--Literacy Education for All, Sec. 2221 (a)(b). In partnership with the Region 14 Comprehensive Center (R14CC), Education Elements supported the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and project management of a team of graders and moderators who contributed to timely, accurate, and impactful grading and feedback of each window of Cohort Leader Screener (CLS).