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Literacy Resources K-5

Welcome to our Literacy Page dedicated to the families and caregivers of students in preschool through grade 5th. 
 
Keep watching this webpage for more information!  
 
We want our families and caregivers to be empowered with these 3 things. :) 

1) We want to build your advocacy because you are partly responsible for your student's learning and need to advocate for them.

2) We want to build your agency so that you know how to help your student in their learning. 

3) We extend an invitation to you because you are ALWAYS welcome to support your student's learning. 
 
We are here to help so please let us know what you need!  Reach out to Haley Cooprider, Elementary Literacy and PreK Instructional Coordinator at [email protected]. Thanks! 
 
MyView Literacy by Savvas 
Please click on this website to learn more about MyView Literacy, our new curriculum for Grades K-5! 

With the passage of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) in the 2022 General Assembly, Virginia is taking the lead nationwide to improve early literacy outcomes for ALL of Virginia’s young learners. Through the VLA, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will support school divisions through a multi-year effort with tools, resources, technical assistance, and funding.

 

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year:

 

  • Every student in kindergarten to grade five will receive core literacy instruction based on scientifically based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction, as defined in the VLA. Students in kindergarten through grade eight will also receive evidence-based supplemental instruction and intervention, as outlined in an individualized student reading plan if they do not meet literacy benchmarks.
  • Every family will have access to online resources to support literacy development at home and will be able to participate in the development of their child’s student reading plan if their child does not meet literacy benchmarks.
  • Every teacher will use an evidence-based literacy curriculum, assess student learning using approved literacy screeners, use student-level data to inform instruction and intervention and participate in pre-service preparation or training on evidence-based literacy instruction.
  • Every reading specialist, in consultation with classroom teachers, will coordinate and oversee intervention for students not meeting literacy benchmarks and will develop and monitor student progress on student reading plans, working closely with families and teachers.
  • Every division will develop a literacy plan, ensure the use of an evidence-based literacy curriculum, staff enough reading specialists to support intervention needs and provide professional development to support teachers, reading specialists, and principals.
 
DOWNLOAD THE STATE'S VLA ONE-PAGER ... IT EXPLAINS IT ALL!
Literacy Links & Resources
Please click on the buttons below for helpful resources and information for families about reading and writing instruction!
These will help families and educators navigate the new legislation and understand what it means for teaching and learning in Virginia.
Here is our 24-25 School Year Division Literacy Plan! 
Per the Virginia Literacy Act, each local school board shall post, maintain, and update as necessary on each school board’s website a copy of its division-wide literacy plan (see directly below) and the job description and contact information for any reading specialist employed by such school division (below) pursuant to subsection G of § 22.1-253.13:2 and for any dyslexia specialist employed by such school division. 
Reading Specialists: 
 
Central Office-Haley Cooprider [email protected] (County Dyslexia Advisor) (757-357-0758)
 
Carrollton Elementary-Carrie Smith [email protected]
 
Carrsville Elementary-Linda Henk [email protected]
 
Hardy Elementary-Alicia Reeves [email protected] 
 
Westside Elementary-Laura Shelton [email protected]
 
Windsor Elementary-Dana Brittle [email protected]