In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Virginia Department of Education is offering the following informational webinar designed for Virginia teachers, administrators, and parents. Webinar information and link to join are below. Additional dyslexia information and resources are available on the Virginia Department of Education’s website.
Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success
Date and time: October 26, 2022, 7–8 p.m.
https://doe-virginiagov.zoom.us/j/84856831821?pwd=STZjdTBWbGVVZ1BpbkRZZkdSYVltQT09#success
This session will provide information to help families and schools work together to support children’s literacy success in and out of school. Participants will learn a) tips for starting or enhancing discussions about literacy instruction and intervention, b) ways to increase joint understanding of evidence-based literacy practices, and c) strategies for addressing concerns about children’s literacy development together. Free evidence-based resources to support family-school literacy partnerships from the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) will be overviewed.
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Sayko is a Senior Research Associate at Research Making Change (RMC) Research Corporation in Arlington, Virginia. She is also the Deputy Director and leads the Parent and Family Strand of NCIL.