Research on literacy

(a) Research on broader evidence implementation The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences (referred to in this section as the Director) shall conduct research to identify and evaluate State and local strategies associated with significant improvements in student literacy outcomes. Such research shall— (1) examine State educational agencies and local educational agencies that have demonstrated sustained increases in literacy achievement, including improvements on State assessments and the National Assessment of Educational Progress; (2) identify the instructional practices, curricular materials, professional development approaches, and policy supports implemented by such agencies, such as family and community engagement, student and teacher coaching, individualized reading plans, teacher training, integration of curriculum specialists, literacy instruction for English learners, and early grade retention policies; and (3) assess the extent to which such strategies meet the definition of evidence-based under section 8101(21) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(21)). (b) Report to Congress Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall— (1) submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives a report containing the findings of the evaluation carried out under this section; (2) disseminate findings regarding practices associated with improved literacy outcomes, including through regional educational laboratories awarded contracts under section 174 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9564); and (3) make such report and findings publicly available on the website of the Department of Education.