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Massachusetts’s Ultimate Ally for Literacy 

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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 cure the literacy crisis.

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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Regain Confidence and Lost Ground
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Fill Professional Gaps
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Comply with State Legislation
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Advance Your Teaching.
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 is proud to hold ESSA Evidence Badges that demonstrate the strength of our research and alignment with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards. These badges highlight our commitment to delivering professional development and instructional programs backed by rigorous, evidence-based research. Schools and districts can trust that IMSE training meets the highest levels of accountability and effectiveness recognized nationwide.

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“Instead of having another tool for my toolbox, IMSE Orton-Gillingham will become the toolbox to ensure a successful reading path.”

Paula MacLean
Educator
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.

Want to explore everything IMSE has to offer? Download our brochure to discover details on all programs, services, and opportunities available to you.

Every student deserves to read. Get the literacy solution you’ve been waiting for — sign up for an IMSE training today.

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