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LETRS Training Grant

Section 35a(4) of the FY 2027 State School Aid Act provides $75,000,000 to an intermediate district identified by the department for the provision of professional learning by the approved provider described in subsection (5)(Lexia Learning) to provide professional learning described in subsection (5)(LETRS) to Pre-K to grade 5 educators that provide, support, or oversee pre-K to grade 5 reading instruction; special education educators; administrators overseeing Pre-K to grade 5 educators that provide, support, or oversee pre-K to grade 5 reading instruction and special education educators; literacy coaches; faculty and staff at educator preparation programs that teach reading fundamental course and partners that lead regional and statewide literacy professional development, as determined by the department.

Grant Application

Please see the MDE memo that was released on August 20, 2026 that discusses the new Science of Reading training mandate and implementation. LETRS will be one of the approved vendors and additional vendors had until 09/09 to submit an application for consideration. Items submitted will be reviewed by a committee and the list will be published in mid-October on the MDE Literacy Professional Learning webpage. More information, including implementation timelines, will be shared when available.

To learn more about LETRS training, please visit the Michigan LETRS website.

MDE Grant Contact:

Please direct all inquiries to MDE-LETRS@michigan.gov.