Oak Street Elementary Parent Coffee: Understanding Literacy Instruction

Join Oak Street Elementary's literacy leadership team for an informative conversation about research-based reading instruction and how we're supporting every student's literacy development through the Virginia Literacy Act.In This Episode:Our literacy experts break down what families need to know about literacy instruction at Oak Street Elementary, including state requirements, classroom practices, assessments, and home support resources.Topics Covered:Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) requirements and implementationAmplify CKLA curriculum in year twoInside the ELA block: what students experience dailyReading comprehension, grammar, morphology, and writing instructionAssessment tools: VOWS screening and progress monitoringStudent Reading Plans and intervention supportsResources for supporting literacy at homeFeaturing:Dr. Ann Baleto, PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator for FCCPSDr. Carol Felderman, Reading Specialist at Oak Street ElementarySarah Pond, Reading Interventionist at Oak Street ElementaryWhether your child is an emerging reader or developing advanced literacy skills, this session provides valuable insights into our science of reading approach and the comprehensive supports available to ensure all students move from learning to read to reading to learn.Connect With Us:Have literacy questions? Visit fccps.org/literacy for resources and contact information for our literacy team.About Falls Church City Public Schools:FCCPS is an International Baccalaureate Continuum school division serving students in Falls Church, Virginia, committed to academic excellence, innovation, and inclusion.