Literacy Launch: Reading Success from Age 3 through Grade 3

Literacy Launch Institutes provide 4 days of differentiated professional learning for Massachusetts educators. To learn more and register, visit Literacy Launch Institutes .

The PRISM 1 grant will support educators in implementing and sustaining evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, systems, and structures to achieve high and equitable rates of literacy proficiency, including, strong tier one instruction based on high-quality instructional materials, and responsive supports for students who have additional needs within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

FY26 PRISM I Continuation Request for Proposals (RFP) — Due June 2, 2025

PRISM I Request for Proposals (RFP) — Applications Closed

Congratulations to the PRISM 1 Districts!

• Brockton Public Schools
• Framingham Public Schools
• Gateway Regional School District, in partnership with Farmington River Regional School District
• Haverhill Public Schools
• Holyoke Public Schools
• Lynn Public Schools
• Nashoba Regional School District
• New Bedford Public Schools
• Northborough Public Schools, in partnership with Southborough Public Schools
• Norwood Public Schools
• Peabody Public Schools
• Salem Public Schools
• Stoneham Public Schools

PRISM II and PRISM III grant programs will support LEAs in evaluating, selecting, launching, and implementing high quality instructional materials for grades PreK–3 (PRISM II) and grades 4–12 (PRISM III). Both grants are intended to empower educators to create inspiring, engaging experiences for every student with materials and instruction that make a difference.

PRISM II: PreK–Grade 3 Request for Proposal — Due May 19, 2025

PRISM III: Grades 4–12 Request for Proposal — Due May 21, 2025

PRISM II & III Grants Information Webinar
Webinar Recording

PRISM 2

• One-Pagers and Guides
  • PRISM II Overview
  • Is PRISM II Right for You
  • PRISM II & III Getting Started — Important Documents
  • How to Demonstrate Your Process for Evaluating and Selecting HQIM
  • PRISM II & III Small District Considerations
  • PRISM II Community-Based Preschool Partnerships

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Supports Videos
  • PRISM II Understanding Eligibility and Competitive Priorities
  • PRISM II Understanding the Application Questions
  • PRISM II Understanding the Budget

PRISM 3

• One-Pagers and Guides
  • PRISM III Overview
  • Is PRISM III Right for You
  • PRISM II & III Getting Started — Important Documents
  • How to Demonstrate Your Process for Evaluating and Selecting HQIM

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Supports Videos
  • PRISM III Understanding Eligibility and Competitive Priorities
  • PRISM III Understanding the Application Questions
  • PRISM III Understanding the Budget

Weekly Office Hours — DESE will be hosting weekly Office Hours on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for those interested in PRISM II and PRISM III.
Registration for Office Hours.