Lexia by State: California Funding Resources

Improve Student Literacy Outcomes by Maximizing Funding for California Schools

Federal pandemic aid and increased state funding have contributed to record K–12 funding levels for California schools.

Lexia® offers a full-spectrum of professional learning and instructional literacy programs that meet the criteria for many California funding opportunities and are research-proven to accelerate language and reading skills development.

Discover how you can utilize California funding opportunities to support academic learning recovery and accelerate academic growth with Lexia’s literacy solutions.

Accelerate Literacy Growth and Language Acquisition With Extended Learning Funds

Use extended learning funding to accelerate literacy and language skills development before and after school, as well as during summer school and intersessional instruction, with Lexia solutions, including: Lexia® Core5® Reading, Lexia® PowerUp Literacy®, and Lexia® English Language Development® .

Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant

Timeline: School Year 2022-2023 to School Year 2027-2028 (one-time funds)
Grade Levels: K–12
Eligible Lexia Solutions: Core5, PowerUp, Lexia English

The Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant is designed to support additional learning time by increasing student access to accelerated instruction and increasing the minutes provided during the school year, summer school, and/or intersessional instructional programs. Funds may be used for accelerating progress to close learning gaps through learning supports, such as small-group learning and learning recovery programs focused on accelerating academic and/or English language proficiency.

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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

Timeline: Appropriated annually until at least School Year 2024-2025
Grade Levels: TK–6; 7–12 possible if nine-hour requirement is met for TK–6
Eligible Lexia Solutions: Core5, PowerUp, Lexia English

All Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that serve grades TK–6 will receive ELO-P funding and must operate an after-school program that, when combined with the normal instructional day, meets a minimum of nine instructional hours. If that requirement is met for students in grades TK–6, ELO-P funding can be used for grades 7–12.

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After-School Education and Safety Program (ASES)

Timeline: July 1, 2022-2024 (annual renewable grant awarded on a three-year cycle)
Grade Levels: TK–9
Eligible Lexia Solutions: Core5, PowerUp, Lexia English

The ASES Program funds local, after-school education and enrichment programs. Funds may be used to create expanded learning programs that provide academic and literacy support for students in grades TK–9. Funding is directly appropriated to elementary or middle schools.

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How Hemet USD Uses ELO Grant/Program to Support Structured Literacy

In this video, hear your peer Anita Williams from Hemet Unified School District share her journey to build an award-winning, after-school program that includes literacy learning with Lexia® Core5® Reading.

Improve Literacy Instruction and Increase Reading Achievement With Professional Learning Funds

Use professional learning funds to empower educators with knowledge and skills in applying the science of reading to improve instruction and increase student achievement with Lexia solutions.

Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEF)

Timeline: 2021-2026
Grade Levels: TK–12
Eligible Lexia Solutions: Lexia LETRS, Aspire

The Educator Effectiveness Grant provides funds to county offices of education, school districts, charter schools, and state special schools to support professional learning and promote educator equity, quality, and effectiveness. Educator Effectiveness funds can be expended for programs that lead to effective, standards-aligned instruction and improve instruction in literacy.

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California Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists (LCRS) Grant Program

Timeline: Funds may be expended during the 2023–2024, 2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027, and 2027–2028 fiscal years
Grade Levels: K–3
Eligible Lexia Solutions: Core5, Lexia LETRS, Lexia English

The California Department of Education has awarded the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Grant to enable eligible school sites for the purposes of:

Developing school literacy programs
Employing and training literacy coaches and reading and literacy specialists
Developing and implementing interventions for students in need of targeted literacy support

Learn More About the LCRS Grant Program

Lexia Literacy Solutions

Literacy Acceleration for TK–Fifth Grade

Lexia® Core5® Reading for California

With NAEP scores confirming only 31% of California students are at or above proficient in fourth-grade reading, educators need evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes for TK–5 readers.

Lexia® Core5® Reading is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make the critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

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Literacy Acceleration for Students in Grades 6–12

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® for California

With NAEP scores confirming only 30% of California eighth-grade students achieved proficiency in reading, educators need research-proven solutions to accelerate growth for striving readers.

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® accelerates literacy gains for students at risk of not meeting College- and Career-Ready Standards and is proven to be up to five times as effective as the average middle school reading intervention.

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Language Acquisition for Grades K–6

Lexia® English Language Development® for California

While nearly 20% of California students are Emergent Bilinguals, more than half of the state’s teachers report their materials do not adequately support tailoring instruction for English Learners.

Lexia® English Language Development® is an adaptive blended learning speaking and listening program that supports Emergent Bilingual students’ English language development through academic conversations.

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Professional Learning for Educators

Literacy Professional Learning for Educators and Administrators TK–5

As California educators strive to improve proficiency for TK–5 readers, research indicates skilled teachers delivering effective instruction based on the science of reading are key.

The Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading.

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Literacy Professional Learning for All Educators Grades 4–8

Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning for California

With 67% of California eighth-grade readers performing at or above the NAEP Basic level, it’s critical educators focus on deliberate literacy skill building through middle school.

Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning is a flexible, self-paced, digital solution that empowers upper-elementary and middle school educators with knowledge and skills in applying the science of reading to accelerate students’ literacy skills across the curriculum.

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Lexia for California: Funding Opportunities

Improve Student Literacy Outcomes by Maximizing Funding for California Schools

Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

After-School Education and Safety Program (ASES)

How Hemet USD Uses ELO Grant/Program to Support Structured Literacy

Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEF)

California Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists (LCRS) Grant Program

Literacy Acceleration for TK–Fifth Grade

Lexia® Core5® Reading for California

Literacy Acceleration for Students in Grades 6–12

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® for California

Language Acquisition for Grades K–6

Lexia® English Language Development® for California

Professional Learning for Educators

Literacy Professional Learning for Educators and Administrators TK–5

Literacy Professional Learning for All Educators Grades 4–8

Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning for California

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Lexia for California: Funding Opportunities

Improve Student Literacy Outcomes by Maximizing Funding for California Schools

Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

After-School Education and Safety Program (ASES)

How Hemet USD Uses ELO Grant/Program to Support Structured Literacy

Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEF)

California Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists (LCRS) Grant Program

Literacy Acceleration for TK–Fifth Grade

Lexia® Core5® Reading for California

Literacy Acceleration for Students in Grades 6–12

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® for California

Language Acquisition for Grades K–6

Lexia® English Language Development® for California

Professional Learning for Educators

Literacy Professional Learning for Educators and Administrators TK–5

Literacy Professional Learning for All Educators Grades 4–8

Lexia Aspire™ Professional Learning for California

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