Georgia districts are closing reading gaps in just 15 minutes a day

Research-proven and evidence-based early literacy intervention

From Atlanta to Savannah-Chatham, districts across Georgia are closing foundational skills gaps and creating confident readers with 1:1 high intensity literacy tutoring. And they’re not just helping older readers catch up; they’re following the research and intervening in 1st grade, when it matters most.

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62% of Georgia 3rd graders don’t read proficiently¹

GA districts are closing that gap in just 15 minutes a day

Schools across Georgia, from Atlanta to Quitman County, are closing foundational skills gaps and creating confident readers with 1:1 high intensity literacy tutoring. And they’re not just helping older readers catch up; they’re following the research and intervening in 1st grade, when it matters most.

“We have fully bought into this idea that if we really want all of our kids to be readers, we need to hyper-focus foundational literacy efforts to ensure our kids are reading on benchmark at the end of first grade.” –Shraddha Nunziata, Sr Director of Special Projects and Initiatives, Savannah-Chatham Public Schools

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Scale differentiated instruction

Every child, from MLLs to students with IEPs, receives targeted 1:1 intervention 15 minutes a day, helping every learner grow as a confident reader.

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Watch growth happen and show the evidence

Screeners and diagnostics that flag kids early, pinpointing specific gaps; frequent progress monitoring that tracks growth as it happens; and detailed district, school, and student reporting that tells teachers what to do next and shows your board the plan is working.

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Amplify the work of your literacy coaches

Expand the capacity of your literacy coach without adding to their workload. Our certified literacy tutors deliver the daily Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention, while your literacy coach directs and monitors it using our progress data.

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Meet Science of Reading mandates across your MTSS

Each student in early intervention receives explicit and systematic instruction from a certified literacy tutor trained in the Science of Reading.

Dr. Cherie Goldman

Literacy Effectiveness Officer, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

"Not only were the students receiving Ignite [Reading] showing growth, but they were also making more average percentile growth than their comparison peers. Almost 30% were making highly accelerated growth."

Nyisha Nelson

Scholar Support Specialist for the KIPP Atlanta region, Atlanta Public Schools

"The program had everything built in: the curriculum, the progress monitoring's there, the data that can be shared out, not only just to the children so they can understand it, but teachers, families, and other stakeholders too."

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Dr. Monica McDaniel

Former Director of Elementary Curriculum, Meriwether County School System

"We no longer could just say, oh, this child can't read. Now we can specifically say where that student is in those foundational skills. We can say, without a doubt, what they have mastered, what they still need to master."

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The case for reading tutoring before 3rd grade, not after

In Savannah-Chatham, leaders are inoculating reading problems before they happen, proving that remediation isn’t inevitable.

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How to improve Georgia Milestones reading scores

Year after year, the GMAS test scores show far too few Georgia 3rd graders are reading at proficient levels. Where should district and school leaders be looking to reverse that trend?

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What true differentiation looks like at scale in GA

Hear how 3 districts have leveled the playing field for their MLLs and students with IEPs without unsustainable burdens on their teachers.

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Request a district demo

If you’re ready to see Ignite Reading in action, please fill out this form. In 15-30 minutes, you'll get a clear read on where your readers stand and a straight answer on whether Ignite Reading fits alongside what you're already doing. We'll dive into your literacy priorities, the supports you have in place, and where gaps may remain.

Together, you’ll explore how targeted 1:1 intervention could complement your current approach, whether you’re evaluating additional support now or planning for the future.