FY2027: Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) II Grant

Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is offering a competitive planning grant for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to establish Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs). This initiative aims to create a diverse educator workforce by providing equitable access to teaching through low-cost, job-embedded training. The grant supports workforce assessments, program designs, and partnerships, focusing on enhancing teacher diversity and preparation quality, ultimately contributing to long-term workforce stability in Massachusetts education.

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education oversees public education for pre-K through grade 12 across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a mission to strengthen the public education system so that all students are prepared for postsecondary success, meaningful employment, and responsible citizenship, while working to close proficiency gaps statewide. Its vision centers on equitable, high-quality, student-centered learning that supports academic achievement, culturally responsive practice, and inclusive opportunity for every learner. The Department’s funding priorities and programs emphasize equitable student access and outcomes, diversity and culturally responsive teaching, strong teacher effectiveness and professional development, family and community engagement, and strategic support—such as quality improvement grants, safe and supportive school initiatives, and data-driven accountability tools—that advance excellence and equity in Massachusetts public education.
FY2027: Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) II
PRISM II continuation funding sustains curriculum councils through stipends, leadership coaching, and curriculum-based professional learning delivered by PRISM Curriculum and Instruction Coaches. The goal is to build internal capacity and strengthen instructional practices aligned with HQIM to deliver relevant, real-world literacy learning experiences.
Priority is given to previously funded LEAs/consortia that demonstrate: (1) a strong commitment to evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally and linguistically sustaining literacy practices; (2) established routines and systems to support high-quality instruction with new curriculum materials (including PreK, when applicable); (3) meaningful engagement of diverse stakeholders such as families, educators, administrators, school committees, and community preschool partners; and (4) a clear commitment to addressing early literacy achievement disparities across race, income, language status, and disability status.

Eligibility

This continuation grant is intended for FY26 PRISM II FC0593 Grantees eligible for continuation. The eligible districts include:Abington Public School DistrictBerkshire Hills Public School DistrictCommunity Day Public Charter SchoolGreenfield Public School DistrictHolliston Public School DistrictKingston Public School DistrictMonomoy Regional School DistrictNantucket Public School DistrictPittsfield Public School DistrictPlympton Public School DistrictSilver Lake Public School DistrictSomerset Public School DistrictWayland Public School District