Really Great Reading for Michigan
Really Great Reading is on Michigan’s approved list for Section 35m funding, specifically for Tier 1 foundational skills. That means your district can use this year’s 35m allocation to implement or expand RGR programs without going through any extra approval process!
Let’s set up a time to talk about transforming literacy instruction in your district and making the most of your 35m funds.
Really Great Reading is on the Michigan Department of Education’s official list of approved Tier 1 foundational skills programs under Section 35m. No additional review is needed — your district can fund RGR’s Tier 1 curriculum and professional development with full confidence.
35m covers Tier 1-aligned professional development — and our PD ensures teachers are confident and effective from day one. Ongoing coaching and implementation support are available to ensure district-wide success.
RGR’s Tier 1 programs, like Countdown, Blast, and HD Word, deliver explicit, systematic instruction to every student — not just those who struggle. We’re designed for whole-class instruction, making Tier 1 stronger, more consistent, and more equitable.
Countdown, Blast, HD Word
- ✔ Designed for explicit, whole-class instruction
- ✔ Based on the Science of Reading
- ✔ Supported by robust professional development, fully fundable through 35m
- ✔ Built to support state-required reporting
Section 35m funding covers our full suite of professional learning — including training, coaching, and implementation support to ensure teacher confidence and instructional consistency.
We offer application guides and budget templates that make NexSys submissions quick and accurate. Our tools align with Michigan’s required March and August reporting — we help you stay compliant and focused on outcomes.
RGR strengthens Tier 1 so fewer students need Tier 2/3 support — a key goal in Michigan’s MTSS model. You’ll see improved decoding, fluency, and comprehension for all students, starting at Tier 1.
