PC READS is committed to providing Professional Development Support to local educators:
- Reading Conference Grants (New for 2025-2026!)
- Professional Development Grants
- Educator Resource Books
- Hosting national and local experts
- Dyslexia Awareness Presentations in schools
- Sharing conference and training opportunities (visit Professional Development Resources)
- Sharing resources and information (visit Resources and Related Articles)
Reading Conference Grants (New for 2025-2026): PC READS Reading Conference Grants support the organization’s goal of advocacy and support for instruction to be based on the Science of Reading. Grants will cover the following expenses: conference registration, transportation and hotel. Grantees will also be allotted a small per diem for food. Each grant is estimated to be valued at $2,500 – $5,000, depending upon the specific conference chosen.
2025-2026 Reading Conference Grant Information
READING CONFERENCE GRANT APPLICATION
Professional Development Grants: PC READS awards local educators grants of up to $1,000 per teacher and $500 per tutor towards professional development opportunities, such as conferences, webinars, certification programs, or relevant materials.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Educator Resource Books: PC READS provides free books to local educators who would like to learn more about teaching reading and understanding reading disabilities.
