The Arizona Coyotes are committed to improving early childhood literacy in the state of Arizona by offering an engaging incentive-based reading program to Arizona teachers at no cost. The Coyotes Reading Program supports existing reading curriculums in grades 2-4 by encouraging students to increase the minutes they spend reading. To reward their hard work, students earn fun prizes and school activations sponsored by Delta Dental, including monthly Top Reader Pizza Parties, Howler visits and Coyotes Player appearances. 

We are looking for educational partners who are committed to the following program requirements: 

  • Integrating the program from October to March 
  • Submitting monthly Top Reader nominations (each month, three students are selected as winners of a Top Reader Pizza Party for their class) 
  • Submitting year-end survey
  • Working with Coyotes staff to schedule Top Reader Pizza Parties, Howler visits and Player appearances (Sponsored by Delta Dental) 
  • Promoting the program through school social media channels as appropriate 
  • Signing up for the Coyotes Care bi-monthly electronic newsletter
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PROGRAM BENEFITS & DELIVERABLES

  • Program instructions

  • A box of Coyotes branded prizes (incentives) to last six months

  • A Coyotes branded teacher gift

  • Coyotes branded Top Reader Certificates (editable electronic file)

  • Opportunity to have one of your students selected as winner of a Top Reader Pizza Party (Sponsored by Delta Dental)

  • Opportunity to have Howler and Coyotes Players visit your classroom (Sponsored by Delta Dental)

  • Opportunity to be recognized as a top educator during Teacher Appreciation Week

    *While we try to deploy our assets fairly among all program participants throughout the duration of the program, we recognize that some classes might not be selected for school activations. We encourage teachers to participate yearly to increase chances of selection.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

APPLY 
Application will remain open until 100 total classes are registered (grades 2-4). A waitlist will be implemented for those who register beyond the 100 class limit.  

RECEIVE WELCOME EMAIL 
Once the application closes, approved teachers will receive an email with instructions on how and where to pick up their teacher welcome packet and materials. 

SET BENCHMARKS AND GOALS 
Set benchmarks (in reading minutes) for your students to receive Coyotes prizes, as well as a classroom goal.  

SUBMIT MONTHLY TOP READER NOMINATIONS 
Submit your Top Reader nominations through our online portal by the specified date each month (listed in the Program Instructions). 

REWARD STUDENTS 
Reward students with Coyotes branded prizes as your class progresses through the program. Top classes may receive a special in-person visit from Howler, with the potential for additional prizes.  

SUBMIT YEAR-END SURVEY 
Submit an easy survey to let us know how we did and how we can do better. 

*Failure to submit monthly Top Reader nominations and year-end survey may exclude you from participating in the program in future years.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Application Opens: August 21, 2023

Application Closes: September 1, 2023

Program Begins: October 1, 2023 

Teacher Appreciation Day: November 4, 2023

Program Ends: March 31, 2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please make sure to submit your top reader nomination below on or before the following dates.

Log 1 (October): November 3rd 
Log 2 (November): December 1st 
Log 3 (December): January 5th
Log 4 (January): February 2nd
Log 5 (February): March 1st
Log 6 (March): April 5th

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Thank you for your participation in the Arizona Coyotes 2023-2024 Reading Program!