Frequently Asked Questions on the Virginia Literacy Act
- What is changing in instruction and why does it need to change?
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Every student in kindergarten to grade eight will receive core literacy instruction based on scientifically-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction. Learn more about science-based reading research.
- What can I do at home for my child?
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Online family resources can assist you with supporting your child with literacy development at home.
- Who can I contact at my child’s school for more information?
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Always start with your child’s teacher. They can direct you to the reading specialist, building administrators (e.g., principal, assistant principal), and parent liaisons for additional assistance.
- I want to know more about the VALLSS screening tool. Where can I learn more?
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Learn more about the VALLSS (Virginia Assessment of Learning and Literacy for Students) screening tool and literacy screening in Virginia:
- Literacy Screening in Virginia (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Arabic (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Farsi (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Korean (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Pashto (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Urdu (PDF)
- Literacy Screening in Virginia - Vietnamese (PDF)