This guidance is intended to support consistent, child-centered first -grade placement decisions for
children who are age-eligible for first grade.
First-Grade Readiness Guidance
Date Published: Jul 15, 2026
Intended Audience: Assessment Staff, Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Elementary Teachers, Instructional Coaches/Coordinators, School Leaders
Primary Contact: Amy Denty
DOE Office: Teaching & Learning
Topics: Accountability, Assessment, English Language Arts, Reading/Literacy
Document Type: Guidance
Government Level: State
Document URL: https://url.gadoe.org/1uwed
Authority Code: Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026
Authority Links: Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026