Participating schools will implement the program throughout the fall term to prepare for the state finals in February.

The program is designed to take two to three weeks to implement in a classroom setting and does not require full class period instruction.

Important Dates To Remember

January 31, 2009 - School Finals Deadline

January 31, 2009 - School Finalist information due to ACA

February 20, 2009 - Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals

March 25, 2009 - State Finalist Information due to NEA

April 26-28, 2009 - Poetry Out Loud National Recitation, Washington DC