11/03/2025
MA Literacy Initiatives
4. Early Literacy Opportunities Coming Soon:
The Department will start accepting applications during the week of November 10 for districts seeking to participate in the Early Literacy Tutoring initiative, which provides no-cost, high-dosage tutoring for grades K-3 with a focus on foundational literacy skills and a priority on first grade. Tutoring will be delivered by DESE-approved vendors using evidence-based approaches. The tutoring could happen in-person or virtually and before, during, or after school.
https://www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/ela/tutoring/?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=2c8cb30291-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_03_08_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2c8cb30291-44066894
In addition, registration will open during the week of November 17 for Literacy Launch Institutes, a professional development opportunity hosted by DESE and the Department of Early Education and Care in collaboration with HILL for Literacy. These free institutes are designed to strengthen educators’ understanding of evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining early literacy practices. New options this year include Friday/Saturday school-year options in Worcester and Northampton, as well as expanded summer offerings in multiple regions to increase access for educators statewide.
The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and are at the top internationally in reading, science, and math according to the national NAEP and int...
