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District outlines literacy roadmap, screening, and new tools to align with Virginia Literacy Act
Summary
Chesterfield County Public Schools staff described a K–12 literacy roadmap that emphasizes evidence‑based instruction, a districtwide rollout of Imagine Language & Literacy, expanded family engagement, automated reading plans, and use of the Virginia literacy screening system to monitor K–8 progress.
Dr. Stains and Jasmine Carpenter presented the division’s literacy status and next steps, saying the work is anchored in a promise that all students become strong readers, writers and communicators. Carpenter identified four focus areas: the division’s core instructional promise, community partnerships, a roadmap for next year, and implementation activities tied to the Virginia Literacy Act.
Carpenter described partnerships with school leadership teams, expanded family literacy nights and book distribution efforts, and technology supports. The division is using the Imagine Language & Literacy digital tool to…
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