The Science of Reading Seminar Resource Support Grant FY 2026–27
The Science of Reading Seminar Resource Support Grant FY 2026–27 supports educator preparation programs with literacy resources to integrate evidence-based reading practices into teacher coursework.
Funder: South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Due Dates: January 12, 2027 (January seminar registration) | October 23, 2026 (Fall seminar) | January 22, 2027 (Spring seminar)
Funding Amounts: Proposed maximum awards of $2,500–$6,000 per institution, based on eligible enrollment; projected initiative budget of $75,000
Summary: Supports instructional resources that integrate Science of Reading practices into educator preparation coursework.
Key Information: Designated faculty representatives must complete CHE’s Science of Reading Seminar before applying on behalf of their institutions.
Description
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) offers Resource Support Grants through its Science of Reading Seminar, a 2027 one-year statewide capacity-building initiative. The seminar helps educator preparation programs strengthen evidence-based literacy instruction and meet South Carolina’s Read to Succeed requirements. It shares successful practices, lessons learned, and implementation strategies that institutions can adapt to their own programs, rather than replicate a specific Center of Excellence model.
Following seminar participation, eligible institutions may request instructional resources to strengthen preparation for teacher candidates in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education. Supported purchases include phonics instructional kits, evidence-based literacy materials, and resources for integrating Science of Reading practices into coursework. The initiative connects faculty learning with institutional resources to support statewide literacy expectations.
