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Section 35d - Dyslexia Orton Gillingham Program Grant

Section 35d of the FY 2027 State School Aid Act provides $1,000,000 for the department to provide grants to districts and intermediate districts for the purchase of 1 or more components or trainings through an eligible teacher training program for children with dyslexia from a provider of an eligible teacher training program for children with dyslexia as described in this section. It is intended that supports funded under this section assist with the implementation of dyslexia requirements under section 1280f of the revised school code, MCL 380.1280f.

Grant Application

The 26-27 Section 35d Dyslexia Orton Gillingham Program Grant application will open for districts in NexSys in spring 2027.

MDE has identified the Michigan Dyslexia Institute (MDI) and the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) as the approved providers. Districts will apply on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are allocated. In the application, districts can choose their preferred provider (MDI or IMSE), identify the number of staff they want trained, and funds will be awarded accordingly for the training.

MDE Grant Contact:

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