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Structured Literacy Solutions for Massachusetts Schools and Districts
IMSE IN ACTION
Discover IMSE's Impact across Massachusetts
IMSE (The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education) has decades of experience training educators to make an immediate impact on student literacy. Join the 300+ individual schools and districts across Massachusetts that are using proven, easy-to-adopt Structured Literacy programs built on the science of reading. More than 7,000+ educators in Massachusetts are already IMSE-trained.
The IMSE approach works for every student. Every age. Every stage. Together, we can change the story for every reader in Massachusetts.
Officially Approved. Proven to Deliver.
IMSE is proud to be an officially approved vendor under Massachusetts DESE contract 25MASSSMS1, giving schools and districts a trusted choice for professional development and curriculum. This pre-qualification means IMSE has been fully vetted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a provider of high-quality, evidence-based literacy solutions that align with state priorities and standards.
For districts, choosing IMSE through the DESE approved vendor list provides confidence and convenience. With streamlined access to funding, pre-vetted quality, and a proven record of results, IMSE delivers professional learning and curriculum that empower educators, strengthen instruction, and accelerate literacy outcomes for students across Massachusetts.
Watch Our Massachusetts Science of Reading Webinar and Learn How IMSE Can Meet Your Literacy Needs
Massachusetts recently passed legislation regarding early literacy screening and dyslexia to improve the state's literacy outcomes. IMSE’s IDA-accredited training checked all the necessary boxes for Massachusetts teachers to meet the new legislation standards, providing them with strategies that reach every student at every level. In this webinar, you'll learn how the proven IMSE approach can help your school or district meet the mandate and improve early literacy instruction and reading readiness.
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Earn Your Credits.
Massachusetts Professional Development Points (PDPs)
IMSE is an approved provider of Professional Development Points (PDPs) in Massachusetts (Provider ID: F201800014). The following IMSE courses qualify for PDPs:
- Comprehensive OG+/OG+ Course: 45 PDPs
- Morphology+ Course: 45 PDPs
- Phonological Awareness Course: 22.5 PDPs
- Fidelity Courses: 22.5 PDPs
- Practicums: 67 PDPs*
*PDPs for Practicums are automatically issued with Practicum exit documents. All other PDPs are available upon request.
Participants may request their PDPs after course completion by emailing credits@imse.com.
Certified by Research
IMSE holds ESSA Evidence Badges demonstrating alignment with the Every Student Succeeds Act and the strength of our research base. These badges reflect IMSE's commitment to delivering structured literacy professional development supported by rigorous evidence, giving Massachusetts schools and districts confidence that IMSE training meets the highest standards for effectiveness and accountability.
Massachusetts districts seeking to satisfy ESSA Tier I–III evidence requirements for professional development funding will find that IMSE's training portfolio is built on a foundation of peer-reviewed research, independent outcome studies, and real-world results across hundreds of districts nationwide, including 300+ schools right here in Massachusetts.
When Massachusetts districts invest in IMSE training, they're investing in professional development that doesn't just feel good — it's proven to work. Explore our full research library to see the evidence behind every program we offer.
Earn Graduate Credit for Your IMSE Training
In addition to Massachusetts PDPs, IMSE courses are approved for graduate credits through Ashland University and Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), both regionally accredited institutions. Graduate credits are a practical way for Massachusetts educators to advance professionally and satisfy continuing education requirements.
“Instead of having another tool for my toolbox, IMSE Orton-Gillingham will become the toolbox to ensure a successful reading path.”
Paula MacLeanEducator
Charlemont, MA
Accelerating Literacy Statewide with CLSD Grant Funding
Maximizing CLSD impact with training, tools, and teacher support.
Massachusetts has been awarded Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant funding to support statewide literacy initiatives. This funding helps Massachusetts schools implement evidence-based reading instruction, enhance early literacy assessments, and provide professional development for educators to improve reading outcomes and close literacy gaps for students from kindergarten through grade 12. IMSE is ready to partner with Massachusetts districts seeking high-quality training and materials to effectively utilize their CLSD funding and maximize impact in literacy instruction.
Ready to turn CLSD funding into real results? Let’s build stronger readers together.
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Spark the Change in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts educators are leading the way on structured literacy. Download the IMSE brochure to explore training programs, professional learning pathways, coaching services, and implementation support built to help Massachusetts schools and districts deliver lasting results for every student.