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Really Great Reading for Michigan

Michigan’s Top-Rated Literacy Solution

Use your Section 35m funds to adopt or expand the only foundational skills program top-rated by the Michigan DOE and fully aligned to PA 146/147.

Amendment window: Jan 31–Apr 17, 2026.
Districts now have expanded flexibility to strengthen structured literacy models—and RGR is eligible for full 35m funding.

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Why RGR Is the Perfect Fit for Michigan Districts
Aligned to PA 146/147

RGR delivers decoding instruction aligned to:

  • Structured literacy requirements across Tier 1, 2, and 3
  • Universal screening needs (phonemic awareness, rapid naming, nonsense word reading, ORF)
  • MTSS expectations for decoding-focused intervention
  • Teacher preparation requirements for structured literacy & dyslexia

 

Michigan educators choose RGR because:

  • Our routines are repeatable and easy to implement
  • Our lessons are clear, explicit, and accessible
  • Our programs produce measurable reading gains fast
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Section 35m Updates

Recent changes expand how districts can purchase materials.

Key updates:

  • More time: Amendment window Jan 31–Apr 17, 2026
  • More flexibility: Funds now support printing services, manipulatives, coaching, PD, and consumables
  • More options: Districts may purchase more than one Tier 1 item within a category
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Pair RGR & UFLI for a Complete Solution

Updated 35m guidance now allow districts to use remaining funds to complete their structured literacy implementation.

RGR provides high-impact materials UFLI does not include:

  • Manipulatives needed for explicit phonics
  • Decodable books for K–5
  • Classroom posters
  • Student phonics kits
  • Decodables aligned to UFLI scope & sequence
     

Together, UFLI + RGR create a full, compliant structured literacy model aligned to PA 146/147.

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Connect with Your Literacy Partner

Anell partners with Michigan districts to align materials, address PA 146/147 requirements, and maximize Section 35m funds.

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