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Professional Development ELG
2026-2027 ELG Professional Development Application
The application window for 2026-27 ELG-PD opens Monday, January 12, 2026 and closes on February 25, 2026. Local Education Providers interested in applying must submit the required Intent to Apply (ITA) to gain access to the GAINS application.
Please email Whitney Hutton (Hutton_w@cde.state.co.us) with any questions.
Early Literacy Professional Development Grant
House Bill 18-1393 amendments to the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (READ Act) authorized the Early Literacy Grant Annual Professional Development (ELG PD) Program. This grant opportunity is designed to support Colorado educators in implementation of scientifically based reading research (SBRR) programs and strategies for K-3 students. These funds are specifically intended for early literacy professional development for elementary educators. This purpose of this grant is to further support ELG grantees in full implementation of Science of Reading by providing extensive training and a network of support for recommended principal coaches. This grant is implemented as a one-year grant cycle.
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support Colorado educators in the implementation of scientifically based reading research (SBRR) programs and strategies for kindergarten through third grade (K-3) students. These funds are specifically intended for early literacy professional development for elementary educators.
This grant program exists to:
- Support schools with quality professional development programming for K-3 educators
- Support positive K-3 student achievement outcomes and/or reading competency
- Reduce the number of students determined to have a Significant Reading Deficiency (SRD)
- Develop sustained student achievement and gains in all tiers over time
Webinars, Trainings, and Professional Development
2025/2026
(Coming Soon)
ELG Professional Development Webinar (21:49)
ELG Professional Development Webinar (6:37)
PD Grantee Reporting
- Leadership Transition Plan
- EOY ELG PD Grant Final Report
- Grant Report Submission (For AFR/IFR submissions only)