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Professional Development, Curriculum, and Supports Grant
Section 35j of the FY 2024 State School Aid Act provides $140,000,000 to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) to improve literacy instructional practices by investing in quality, research-based best practices, and professional learning.
2023/24 Grant Application
The 2023/24 Section 35j Professional Development, Curriculum, and Supports grant application is now closed.
Please note: Grant funds will be allocated dependent upon the number of applicants, and is formula based. The formula will result in an equal amount per pupil based on the number of pupils in the LEA or ISD in grades pre-K to 5 based on 2022/23 end of school year count. The per pupil allocation is $311.08.
After the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has determined initial eligibility, LEAs and ISDs will be notified through NexSys that modifications are required; this is simply to allow LEAs and ISDs to upload their budget in NexSys for approval. Eligible LEAs and ISDs will need to submit a budget for approval, aligned with the allocation and approved plan by April 5, 2024, to start receiving grant funds in the May State Aid payment; or May 3, 2024, to start receiving grant funds in the June State Aid payment.
Grant Resources
- Section 35j Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Section 35j Application Checklist
- Section 35j Professional Development, Curriculum, and Supports Grant Announcement
- This MDE memo was released on January 25, 2024, and provides information and timelines related to Section 35j.
- Guidance on Reviewing, Selecting, and Implementing High-Quality Instructional Literacy Materials
- This MDE memo was released on February 16, 2023.
- EdReports
- This resource offers free reviews of grades K-12 instructional materials offering information about a program's alignment to the standards and other indicators of quality. This could be used to winnow choices before a formal review. Curriculum materials can be entered into the search provided.
- Rubric for Evaluating Reading/Language Arts Instructional Materials for Kindergarten to Grade 5 [Institute of Education Sciences]
- This is a tool for evaluating reading/language arts instruction and intervention materials in grades K-5. This tool can be used to review existing instructional materials or for previewing new resources.
MDE Grant Contact
Please direct all inquiries to MDE-EarlyLiteracy@michigan.gov.