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DESE Partnership Resources

This page brings together everything school partners need to get started with the DESE + Ignite Reading early literacy tutoring program for SY 2026–2027.

DESE Partnership Overview

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Partner Guide →

Read our overview of the DESE + Ignite Reading partnership — why it exists, how the program works in Massachusetts, and the eligibility, DIBELS, rostering, graduation, and funding essentials, plus key contacts.

Onboarding Resources

Watch the onboarding training video below, then use the reference and launch timeline resources to guide your team through student selection, DIBELS administration, rostering, and a smooth on-time launch!

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Onboarding Reference

A quick-reference guide covering student eligibility, DIBELS testing requirements, graduation criteria, and key deadlines.

Launch Timeline (DIBELS)

This launch timeline is designed to provide a high-level overview of the most critical onboarding actions for schools who already administer DIBELS.

Launch Timeline (No DIBELS)

This launch timeline is designed to provide a high-level overview of the most critical onboarding actions for schools who do NOT administer DIBELS.