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African Heritage Early Literacy

The Early Literacy Program is a free, interactive parent and child program. Parents learn school-readiness strategies to prepare their child for future school success.

Families are able to help their children develop essential early literacy skills at home and gain confidence in their own ability to become active partners in their children's education. The program provides information and resources on how families can establish a positive home-school connection by:

  • Understanding the important role parents play as their child's first teachers.
  • Recognizing behavioral and academic expectations of Fairfax County Public Schools.
  • Becoming familiar with school programs and services such as interpreters, parent liaisons, health and nutrition services, library services, enrichment programs and before and after school care.
  • Parents receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program, as well as books and other materials.

For more information please contact Connie Wilson at 703-204-4380.

Class Schedule Fall 2023

Classes begin in October.

LocationDay/TimeStart DateEnd Date

Cameron Elementary School

3434 Campbell Dr.

Alexandria, VA 22303

703-329-2100

Tues/Fri

10 a.m.-Noon 

10/10/202312/5/2023

Lorton Community Center

9520 Richmond Highway

Lorton, VA 22079

703-550-7195

Saturday      

10 a.m.- Noon 

10/21/202312/23/2023

Creekside Village Apts.

7979 Janna Lee Ave,

Alexandria, VA 22306

703-879-2053

Wed/Fri.    

10 a.m.-Noon

10/11/202312/1/2023

Mason Crest Elementary

3705 Crest Dr, Annandale, VA 22003

571-226-2600

Tues./Thur

10 a.m.-Noon 

 

10/10/2023

 

12/13/2023

Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary  

4015 Fielding St. Alexandria, VA 22309

703-619-2800

Wed/Fri      

10 a.m.-Noon 

10/11/202311/29/2023
Virtual Classes

Wed

5-6:30 p.m.

10/11/202312/20/22023

 

Program Information

  • This program is for Fairfax County residents only. Proof of residency will be verified on the first day of class.

How to Register

Connie Wilson
Family and School Partnerships
2334 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Registration Form for the Early Literacy Program

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