IGDIs are a set of evidence-based literacy assessments for preschoolers that measure important skills individually. They are quick to administer, standardized, and allow scores and results to be recorded and analyzed centrally online. The assessments were developed in the 1990s at universities and have a large existing user network in preschools across the United States.

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Preschool literacy assessments
St J h G l MSteve Johnson, General Manager
Early Learning Labs
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Importance of kindergarten-readiness
Source: Prof. Keith E. Stanovich, University of Toronto
Reading
Achievement
Grade K 1 2 3
Without
fundamental
skills
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fundamental
skills

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IGDIs are a set of evidence-based language and
literacy assessments for preschoolers.
Individual-focused
Screening
Targeting Intervention Data-based Decisions
Information gathering for…

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Easy to Administer Test
A timed, flashcard-based test designed for schools, teachers,
and special ed. professionals.
The test measures are:
• Quick (15-min test)
• Repeatable
• Standardized

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Centralized Data Storage
Record scores, generate reports and analyze results all online.
• Generate customized reports
• Compare with “norms”
• Evaluate advanced analytics
• Share charts with parents

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Help Resources
Now what? What can I do to start improving the growth and
development of my children?
These resources will help instructors:
• Administer IGDIs properly
• Interpret test scores
• Strategize interventions

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Nationally Recognized Research
• IGDIs were developed in 1996 as a part of
the ECRI-MGD collaborative effort between
the U of M, Oregon and Kansas
• Inventor – Scott McConnell, PhD
• Director, CEED Community Engagement
• 2008-09 Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban
and Regional Affairs
Scott McConnell, PhD
Educational Psychology

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Large existing user network
150,000+ registered students
10,000+ registered users
Users in all 50 states
146 site visits - YESTERDAY
$30M Market
4.8M+ children in PreK programs - U.S. Census Bureau
117,000+ licensed PreK programs - The Children’s Foundation
Strong Market Presence (already)

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Poised for Growth
Current Status
• Leveraging existing user-base to drive initial sales
• Seeking additional investment or partnerships
Future Goals & Projections
• Profitability by 2011
• Seven-figure revenues
• Exit by 2012-2013
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