CORE Learning lands on California's approved literacy PD list

California has added two CORE Learning programs to its official list of approved literacy professional development providers, opening the door for districts to use state funding on the offerings. The move could shape how part of the state's $200 million literacy PD investment is spent from 2026-27 through 2029-30.

Why it matters: - California districts can now use state literacy professional development funds for CORE Learning's approved programs. - The approval puts CORE Learning in position to support how the state spends its $200 million literacy PD investment over the next several fiscal years. - The programs are aimed at TK-5 educators, where California's literacy push is focused.

What happened: - CORE Learning announced that the California Department of Education and State Board of Education placed two of its programs on the state's approved list of literacy professional development providers. - The approved programs are Elementary Reading Academy and Online Language & Literacy Academy - Elementary. - Both programs include coaching and site implementation support. - The approval falls under Assembly Bill 121 and Education Code Section 33319.6.

The details: - California created the approved list for in-service professional development programs that teach literacy in transitional kindergarten through grade five. - The list will guide how local educational agencies use the state's literacy PD funding. - The funding window runs from the 2026-27 fiscal year through the 2029-30 fiscal year. - CORE Learning serves PK-12 educators nationwide and focuses on literacy professional learning. - The company's programs are grounded in structured literacy practices and the Science of Reading. - CORE Learning says its model combines rigorous content with coaching and implementation support to help educators turn research into daily practice. - Local educational agencies can now include CORE Learning's approved programs in district and site implementation plans. - For more information, contact info@corelearn.com.

Between the lines: - The approval gives CORE Learning a stronger foothold in California as districts look for vetted literacy training tied to state funding. - California's move also underscores the state's push to standardize literacy training and align educator development with structured literacy approaches. - Dale Webster, CORE Learning's president, said the approval reflects the company's belief that lasting literacy outcomes come from evidence-based, sustained professional learning built for real classrooms.

What's next: - Districts and other local educational agencies can begin considering CORE Learning's approved offerings for their literacy PD plans. - The real test will be whether California LEAs adopt the programs as they distribute funding over the coming years. - CORE Learning is likely to use the approval to deepen outreach to California districts and schools. - The company maintains social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.