Literacy Professional Development

Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, districts that receive more than $2500 in Strong Readers funds must spend at least 10% of those funds on professional development in the science of reading. Further guidance and programs approved for this use can be found below. 

This list will be updated bi-annually. Vendors who would like to be considered for inclusion on the approved list below must complete this form. 

• For the spring review, submissions are due by end of business on April 25, 2025.
• Additional courses will be posted by end of business on June 6, 2025.
• For the fall review, submissions are due by end of business on October 31, 2025.
• Additional courses will be posted by January 9, 2026.

Guidance for Science of Reading Professional Development requirement