We believe families are key to developing English literacy. This page has resources to help you encourage literacy at home. It also has info to help you partner with your student's teacher and school staff in supporting your student's literacy progress in reading and writing.

Reading and Writing at Home Resources

Stay informed and engaged! Discover fun ways to support your child's reading with Virginia Literacy Partnership (VLP) Family News.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Can My Child Listen to Books at Home?
• How Can My Child Play Computer Games to Help Improve Literacy Skills?
• How Can I Help My Child Play with Sounds?
• How Can I Help My Child Learn Their Letter Names and Sounds?
• How Can I Help My Child Read and Spell Words?
• How Can I Help My Child Learn New Vocabulary?
• How Can I Help My Child with Reading Comprehension?
• How Can I Support My Child's Language Development?
• How Can I Support My Child's Writing?
• How Can My Child Read Online Books at Home?
• How Can I Help My Child Read with an Appropriate Pace and Expression?

Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS)

The Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) is a tool used to assess reading skills for kindergarten through third-grade students in Virginia.

Family Academy

Explore more ways families can learn and get support for their child's school journey

FCPS Family Academy