Literacy

3975.2c, Resource, DOE, An Introduction to the Science of Reading and Adolescent Literacy for Grades 6-12 Presentation Materials Nov. 15, 2024

3975.1a, Resource, DOE, Analyzing Georgia's K-12 ELA Standards: Foundations and Language for Grades K-5 Presentation and Handout from Nov. 14, 2024 Training

6187, Resource, GDOE, Redesigning the Georgia Milestones ELA Assessments for the NEW ELA Standards (FY26)

6186, Resource, GDOE, Word Analysis for the New ELA Standards for FY26

6185, Resource, GDOE, New ELA Standards Learning Progressions for FY26

6184, Resource, GDOE, Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics (GUM) Chart for the New ELA Standards for FY26

6183, Resource, GDOE, NEW ELA Standards for FY26 (Printable Versions K-12)

6082, Resource, Charity Roberts, Foundational Literacy: Schoolwide Analysis of Discrete Reading Skills

6203, Resource, Florida Center for Reading Research, Adolescent Assessment of Literacy

 

Universal Reading Screener Update: On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the State Board of Education approved the following universal reading screeners for use by Georgia systems and schools as part of their comprehensive early literacy programs starting in 2025-26, in accordance with the Georgia Early Literacy Act (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-153.1) and state dyslexia requirements (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-159.6): Amira ISIP, EPS Reading Assistant, Star Universal Reading Suite, mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition, and IREADY Universal Screening Suite. Based on the Deal Center’s report, Amira ISIP will be the free screener.