NDDPI Application for Structured Literacy Practicum Scholarship

This is an application to compete for a scholarship to the ND cohort of the AIM Structured Literacy Practicum for the 2026-2027 school year. NDDPI anticipates the scholarship requests will exceed the available funds. The value of the scholarship coursework tuition and books is $3,170. You will be notified if you are selected for a scholarship, and you will receive registration steps in your award letter. Applications are due April 30, 2026.

Please email questions to dpiliteracy@nd.gov.

1. To be eligible for the AIM Structured Literacy Practicum, you must have a final score of 80% or higher in your AIM Pathways to Structured Literacy course. Please enter your final grade percent.*

2. Name (Last, First)*

3. Email*

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4. Mailing address for textbooks.*

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

5. With which North Dakota school district/organization are you employed and how long have you been with them?*

6. What is your role in the district/organization? Please share school assignments, grade levels, etc., to provide a clear picture of your assignment.*

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7. A limited number of grants will be awarded for practicums occurring during the 2026-2027 school year. If applicant numbers exceed the available funds, efforts will be made to offer awards to a variety of districts throughout the state, and to the applicants who demonstrate they will have the greatest impact on students. Provide a specific explanation of how the skills gained through a structured literacy practicum will be applied to benefit the students in your district.*

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Yes. I agree.No. I do not agree.

9. Because this program requires direct assessment and extensive intervention assignments with an individual student, it will likely be necessary to make scheduling provisions for the completion. You must have approval and endorsement from your direct supervisor to enter into this scholarship program. Please enter the name, email and phone number of your direct supervisor who you have reached out to for approval. They may be contacted for confirmation.*

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