Dyslexia Grants to Preparation Programs

General Information

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 128 (Ch. 21, Stats. 2021), Dyslexia Grants to Preparation Program (Dyslexia Grants) are available on a one-time basis in order to provide competitive awards of up to a maximum of $21,000 for Commission-approved institutions of higher education (IHEs) or local education agencies (LEAs) with Commission-approved preliminary teacher preparation programs to update program curriculum and course offerings to align with the common trunk Teacher Performance Expectation (TPEs), new Education Specialist TPEs, and include pedagogy on dyslexia for both general and special education programs. 

Each eligible institution may apply for $7,000 per preliminary Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and/or Single Subject teacher preparation program for a maximum grant award of $21,000 per institution.

Authorizing Legislation 

Dyslexia Grants to Preparation Programs Request for Application (RFA)

Announcement of Dyslexia Grants to Preparation Program Grant Awards

FAQs for Dyslexia Grants to Preparation Programs RFA (May 27, 2022)