The Value of Participating in the Learning A-Z Teacher Grant Program

Free Learning A-Z Solutions for a Year With Personalized Support

Grant programs from Learning A-Z are designed to empower educators like you with access to flexible resources aligned with the Science of Reading that enhance any curriculum—a vital approach to literacy instruction. Let's explore why participating in this grant program could significantly impact your teaching and your students' learning.

What is the Teacher Grant Program?

The Learning A-Z Teacher Grant Program is an annual opportunity for K-5 educators to apply for the chance to receive free Learning A-Z solution(s), and the application takes just 5 minutes to complete! This year, you and a teacher colleague of your choice could both win free, year-long subscriptions to two of our most popular literacy solutions: Raz-Plus and Foundations A-Z. These solutions are carefully crafted to support Science of Reading-aligned literacy instruction, focusing on strengthening foundational skills and reading comprehension.

Why Participate?

• Access to Award-Winning Solutions: Raz-Plus and Foundations A-Z have been recognized for their effectiveness and alignment with best practices in literacy education.
  • Raz-Plus is a supplemental K-5 solution designed to equip every teacher, engage every student, and boost every core curriculum with literacy essentials. Recognized by the dTech Cool Tool Awards, SIIA CODiE Awards, and Tech and Learning Awards, Raz-Plus resources support educators as they build reading comprehension and other key literacy skills. Designed to offer flexibility while supporting your core curriculum, Raz-Plus is perfect for small-group instruction, independent practice, and at-home learning.
  • Built on the Science of Reading, Foundations A-Z is an explicit, systematic, K-5 foundational skills solution that integrates clearly modeled lessons, embedded professional development, and independent practice opportunities. It’s an award-winning solution, receiving “all green” ratings from EdReports and SIIA CODiE Award for “Best Science of Reading / Foundational Skills Solution,” that will simplify teachers’ instructional planning and accelerate student outcomes.
• Enhanced Literacy Instruction: By participating in this grant program, you gain access to tools that boost your literacy instruction. Raz-Plus offers a wealth of reading materials and comprehension resources, while Foundations A-Z focuses on foundational skills through a scope and sequence that informs explicit and systematic instruction. These resources empower you to boost literacy for all your students.
• Professional Development Resources: Foundations A-Z includes embedded professional development, ensuring you're not just receiving resources but also the pedagogy and teaching strategies to implement them successfully. Both Raz-Plus and Foundations A-Z have additional Professional Development resources including webinars, video series, and documentation to help you get started, align your new resources to your instructional goals, and support student learning. Grant winners also receive personalized Professional Development resources throughout the grant period.
• Collaborative Opportunity: The Teacher Grant Program encourages collaboration among educators. You can nominate a colleague to be your “grant buddy” to ensure you have a partner as you implement your new instructional solutions, fostering teamwork and shared learning goals within your school community.
• Personalized Support: You’ll have a dedicated Learning A-Z representative who will reach out to you and your grant buddy to let you know if you are chosen to receive the grant, and will be there for you throughout the year to help you get started and get the most out of your grant.

How to Apply

Spend 5 minutes filling out the grant application, sharing a bit about your teaching experience and why you're passionate about Science of Reading-aligned instruction. Include a fellow teacher from your school who will join you in this opportunity if you are awarded the grant.

Important Dates

The application window for the 2024 Teacher Grant Program is September 1-30, 2024. This is a great opportunity for K-5 educators with a passion for Science of Reading-aligned instruction to get proven literacy resources to enrich classrooms and enhance instruction.

Spread the Word

Encourage other K-5 educators to apply for the Learning A-Z Teacher Grant Program. There will be up to 320 winning teachers and we all win when educators have the resources to teach most effectively. When teachers have access to high-quality resources, everyone benefits—the students, the educators, and the entire school community.

Start Today!

While you wait for the grant results, kickstart your literacy journey with a free 30-day trial of Raz-Plus and Foundations A-Z. This trial allows you to explore the resources firsthand, and if you’re awarded the grant, your trial will seamlessly convert into a free, year-long subscription.

Participating in the Learning A-Z Teacher Grant Program is not just about receiving free literacy solutions—it's about transforming your teaching practice and enhancing student literacy outcomes. Seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact in your classroom and beyond. Apply today and embark on a journey of educational innovation and growth.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The Learning A-Z(R) 2024 Teacher Grant Promotion runs 9/1/2024 12:00:01 am CT to 9/30/2024 11:59:59 pm CT. Open only to School Educators and legal residents of the 50 US (and DC) Canada or Australia, 18+, who are not currently nor have been a paid subscriber of Learning A-Z Service in the previous 12 months. Enter by submitting an application at https://literacy.learninga-z.com/teacher-grant-program for an opportunity to win the prize for your school. To learn how to enter and to see Official Rules, including odds of winning and prize details, click here. Sponsor: Learning A-Z LLC.