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School board approves biennial literacy plan under Virginia Literacy Act
Summary
The board approved the division'wide biennial literacy plan required by the Virginia Literacy Act, including K–5 HMH materials, VALS screening (expanding to grades 4–8), increased professional learning and an emphasis on family communication; board asked for clearer parent-facing data explanations.
Miss Bridal presented the Charlottesville City Schools biennial literacy plan on June 5 as both information and action required by the Virginia Literacy Act. The plan centers on evidence-based reading instruction, adoption of approved instructional materials (K–5 core: HMH Into Reading as presented in the packet), expanded use of VALS screening, interventions for tiered supports and a communications plan to help families interpret assessment results.
"Literacy is a civil right,"…
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