The goals of the English Standards of Learning are to teach students to read and to prepare students to participate in society as literate citizens, equipped with the ability to communicate effectively in their communities, in the work place, and in postsecondary education. As students progress through the school years, they become active and involved listeners and develop a full command of the English language, evidenced by their use of standard English and their rich speaking and writing vocabularies.
Virginia Reads Parents, children and teachers working together can achieve Virginia's goal: all children reading on grade level.
LETTRS
Orton Gillingham
Oral Reading Passages
Lexia
Spelling/Rewards Program
K-3 English Achievement Record Sample – Schools maintain a record of achievement in English for each K-3 student to monitor progress and to promote achievement on third-grade SOL tests. This record accompanies a student who transfers to a new school.
Comprehensive Literacy Plans -Sample English Instructional Plans help teachers align instruction with the 2017 English Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.
Read to your child
Have your child read every day (out loud as well as to themselves)
Model reading for your child
Go to the local library and check out books
Help My Child Read- Links to activities parents can do to help
VDOE Family Literacy Night Resources
VDOE Early Childhood Education- Key Ingredients
Encourage your child to write: lists, letters, stories, journals