Unlocking the power of literacy in Michigan
Support students with K–12 Literacy and Dyslexia Law–aligned programs backed by the science of reading.
Approved by the Michigan Department of Education and included on the Section 35m Rankings Lists, our products are eligible $64.4M in grant funding
- 95 Phonics Core Program® for grades K–5 is on the Michigan Public Act 146 Law High Quality Curriculum Material’s List and is eligible for 35m funding. This structured, daily 30-minute program fits easily into your reading block, aligns with any-knowledge building curriculum, and builds strong foundational skills with minimal teacher preparation.
- 95 RAP™ (Reading Achievement Program) is on the Section 35m early literacy intervention materials list. This powerful Tier 3 intervention solution is delivered by teachers and supported by technology. It combines robust professional development with data‑based insights to enable educators to provide direct, explicit instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It targets the areas students need most, including support for those with IEPs and/or dyslexia.
Michigan's Section 35m-approved literacy solutions: Apply by June 12th!
Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for product training, coaching, and end‑to‑end implementation support for your literacy block. Michigan districts can continue to amend vendor selections through July 2027 giving you added flexibility. Discover how 95 Phonics Core and 95 RAP support stronger Tier 1 and Tier 3 instruction at every level.
Join us for a 35m grant webinar information session!
Building strong foundational skills (K–5): Michigan’s 35m‑approved 95 Phonics Core Program®
Choose from one of the times below to find out how 95 Phonics Core Program strengthens Tier 1 foundational skills instruction across grades K–5 through explicit, systematic phonics instruction.
You’ll learn how:
- 95 Phonics Core Program is structured to deliver effective, research‑based instruction
- Vertical alignment builds strong decoding skills from Kindergarten through grade 5
- Instructional materials and components support learning at every grade level
- Professional learning and implementation support are included—and covered under Section 35m
Intensive intervention that works: Michigan’s 35m‑approved 95 Reading Achievement Program™ (95 RAP)
Choose from one of the times below and find out how 95 RAP is designed to address persistent skill gaps.
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how:
- The program delivers intensive Tier 3 foundational literacy intervention
- Instructional features are designed to support students with significant reading gaps
- Data insights and reporting empower educators to monitor and guide progress
- Professional learning and implementation support are included and covered under Section 35
Spotlight Michigan: A literacy ecosystem for sustainable reading growth
Lansing School District moved from one of the lowest-performing districts in Michigan to achieving the highest growth in ELA proficiency by building a sustainable literacy ecosystem grounded in evidence-based instruction, aligned tools, and intentional coaching. This transformation highlights what’s possible when systems, support, and the science of reading work together.
We have noticed increased motivation and excitement, and also intentionality with which administrators are planning their intervention times
Heather Guerra, Director of Instruction K-8 | Lansing School District, MI