Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) Grants

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).

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 2 and PRISM 3 grant programs will support LEAs in evaluating, selecting, launching, and implementing high quality instructional materials for grades PreK–3 (PRISM 2) and grades 4–12 (PRISM 3). Both grants are intended to empower educators to create inspiring, engaging experiences for every student with materials and instruction that make a difference.

Request for Proposals and application supports coming soon!

Application Supports for PRISM 2 and PRISM 3 — Coming Soon!

PRISM 2

• Webinars
• One-Pagers and Guides
• Frequently Asked Questions

PRISM 3

• Webinars
• One-Pagers and Guides
• Frequently Asked Questions

DESE will also be hosting weekly Office Hours for those interested in PRISM 2 and PRISM 3. The Office Hours are intended to clarify expectations and support you as you work on your application. A link to register for Office Hours is coming soon!