Research
Our work is grounded in the research strategy to collect, conduct, and share evidence-based research and best practices in the field of early language and literacy development. Additionally, we actively support partner organizations in an ongoing effort to add to the literature base and make improvements in early language and literacy research and recommendations. Our specific goals will help achieve our vision to propel every child to read proficiently and beyond by the end of third grade.
The Deal Center partnered with the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, Georgia Council on Literacy, and Georgia Department of Education to create a district inventory to assess progress toward implementation of the Georgia Early Literacy Act (HB 538). This report provides baseline information on district implementation of HB 538 to inform statewide literacy initiatives and resource allocation.
The Deal Center conducted an independent review of universal reading screeners that were approved by the Georgia State Board of Education in July of 2023. The Georgia Early Literacy Act (HB538) requires school districts to select a screener from the approved list by August 1, 2024 to monitor progress, measure foundational reading skills, and identify struggling students. The screeners assess both foundational literacy skills and characteristics of dyslexia. The report provides analysis of screener psychometrics, literacy components, and relative rankings.
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Collective Impact: The Basics
In partnership with the Get GA Reading Campaign and the BASICS, The Deal Center serves as the Backbone Agency for the Collective Impact Grant Initiative: Bringing the Basics to Communities in GA. The goal for this impact grant is to improve the early language and literacy skills of Georgia’s children by sustaining community coalitions to increase early language and literacy access, professional learning, awareness, and education.