August 2017 Monthly Update 
GOSA Announces New Community-Based Literacy Grants: The Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program 
On August 10, 2017, GOSA announced the launch of the Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program, a new grant opportunity designed to invest in community partnerships to support efforts to improve the early language and literacy development of Georgia's young children. The mini-grants provide an opportunity to build community coalitions focused on this work. The Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program is a joint effort between GOSA and the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College. The grants support collaborative partnerships in projects targeting birth to age eight language and literacy development needs. These community partnerships may include childcare centers, public and private Pre-Ks, primary grades of elementary schools, local service agencies, and local nonprofits. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to support innovative projects that develop or strengthen community initiatives targeting at least one of the four pillars of the Get Georgia Reading Campaign: Language Nutrition, Access, Positive Learning Climate, and Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness. As part of the application process, potential applicants are encouraged to participate in a technical assistance workshop. These workshops will be held throughout the state and will help to guide team members through the successful completion of an Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant application. For more information on the application process and technical assistance workshops, click here. To submit an Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant application, click here. 
Innovation Fund Tiny Grant Applications and Innovation in Teaching Competition Recommendations Due September 1st 
On September 1, Innovation Fund Tiny Grant applications and Innovation in Teaching Competition recommendations are due online to GOSA. Tiny Grants range from $1,000 to $7,000 to support an innovative project that deeply engages students. Tiny Grants must align with one of the following priority areas: Applied Learning with a Focus on STEAM education, Development and Replication of Blended Learning School Models, or Birth to Age Eight Language and Literacy Development. Applicants that submit proposals by September 1 will be notified by the end of September. The Innovation in Teaching Competition promotes excellence in the classroom by: (a) recognizing and rewarding Georgia's most effective educators, and (b) making examples of their practices available to Georgia's teachers and leaders online. Until September 1, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, GOSA Language and Literacy Specialists, district staff, and Georgia Department of Education staff can recommend teachers here. For more information on Innovation Fund Tiny Grants, click here. To apply for an Innovation Fund Tiny Grant, click here. For more information on the Innovation in Teaching Competition, click here. To recommend a teacher, click here. 
GOSA Opens the Innovation Fund Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Cycle The Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Cycle will support school districts, traditional public schools, charter schools, and RESAs in planning, implementing, and scaling radically innovative education programs. GOSA seeks to fund programs that target the root causes of challenging and complex problems through one of the following priority areas: 
Applied Learning with a Focus on STEAM Education; Birth to Age Eight Language & Literacy Development; Blended & Personalized Learning; and Teacher and Leader Development for High-Needs Schools. This year, GOSA is offering three types of grants: Innovation Fund Accelerator Implementation Grant Scaling Grant Interested applicants must complete a mandatory technical assistance webinar series. All applications are due October 5. For more information on the Innovation Fund, click here. To determine which grant is best fit for your organization, click here. For more information on the mandatory webinar series, click here. To apply for an Innovation Fund grant, click here. 
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As the state's P-20 education agency, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (G.OSA) strives to increase student achievement, school completion, and life opportunities for all Georgia students. GOSA provides policy support to the Governor and ultimately the citizens of Georgia through: 
Communicating meaningful education data to stakeholders; Providing research support and data analysis on various education programs in Georgia to inform the Governor's policy, budget, and legislative efforts; Auditing education programs to ensure fidelity at the district and school-level to performance and accountability requirements; and Identifying, supporting, and sustaining educational innovations that align with the Governor's education priorities 
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