Michigan Section 35p

Michigan 35p Applications Opening Early November

Michigan’s new Section 35p investment raises the bar for high-impact tutoring. Eligible partners must demonstrate evidence of impact, establish credible outcome benchmarks, support implementation fidelity, and provide periodic financial and program reporting.

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Applications Expected to OpenNovember 1st or the first week of November
NOV19
Applications CloseStart planning your strategy now

What Section 35p Asks of Tutoring Partners

Michigan’s new investment sets a higher standard for high-impact tutoring. Eligible partners must be able to deliver on four key requirements.

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Demonstrate Evidence of Impact

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Establish Credible Outcome Benchmarks

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Support Implementation Fidelity

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Provide Periodic Financial & Program Reporting

Michigan District and ISD leaders have an exciting opportunity, but also an important decision to select a Tutoring Provider with HIT and operational expertise. Littera’s live online tutoring model helps education leaders build a tutoring program that is ready to launch and achieve student outcomes.

How Littera Works with Educational Organizations

Here are some highlights of how Littera partners with districts and ISDs to deliver high-impact tutoring that meets the bar.

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Evidence of Impact

Research-Based Intervention

Standards-aligned curriculum taught by experienced, consistent live online tutors. We train our tutors to connect with your students to ensure they have engaging and effective sessions.

99%Tutor attendance rating
92%Student engagement rating
Outcomes-based contract student results dashboard
Outcome Benchmarks

Only Pay for Results

As required by the state for live online tutoring, Littera is a leader in Outcomes-Based Contracts. We put our efficacy on the line to ensure student results and Academic ROI. We are one of only a few Tutoring Providers that has led a successful OBC in Michigan. In Lansing, tutored students scored on average 15 points higher on reading tests and about 14 points higher on math tests than non-tutored students.

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Reporting

Data-Driven Results

Our platform enables you to see data live so you can make continuous improvements. We’re the only tutoring provider reporting tutoring results against district benchmarks, helping districts demonstrate implementation and meet reporting requirements.

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Implementation Fidelity

A Service Culture Built for Districts and ISDs

Our experienced high-impact tutoring team helps ease integration with our Tutor Management System and intervention programs. With 99.1% service support satisfaction, we make evidence-based intervention work in the real world.

99.1%Service support satisfaction

Michigan Success Story: Lansing School District

Lansing School District partnered with Littera Education to deliver high-impact tutoring through an outcomes-based contract, funded by the Michigan state legislature. This model aligned vendor payment with student outcomes, reinforcing shared accountability and a focus on measurable impact.

Program Design

  • December 2024 – May 2025
  • 150 students in Grades 3–5
  • Targeted students at the 40th percentile or lower
  • Tutored in a 1:1 or 1:2 (tutor:student) live audio/video session
  • 30 minutes, 3x per week, during the school day
  • English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics
  • Outcomes-Based Rate Card with Academic Targets

Based on Spring 2025 NWEA MAP and Michigan State Assessments:

+15 pts

Reading

Students who received reading tutoring scored significantly higher on their reading test than those who did not — on average 15 points higher.

+14 pts

Math

On average, students in the tutoring program scored about 14 points higher on the math test than students who didn’t participate.

Let’s Build Your District or ISD’s 35p Strategy

Applications are expected to open November 1st (or the first week of November) until November 19th. We would welcome the opportunity to help you develop your District or ISD’s strategy. Schedule a time with us now to discuss how Littera can help.

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