Literacy

The capacity to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that facilitates efficient communication and helps us make sense of the outside world is known as literacy. With the passage of the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) in the 2022, Virginia is taking the lead nationwide to improve early literacy outcomes for Virginia’s young learners. Through the VLA, the Virginia Department of Education is supporting school divisions through a multi-year effort with tools, resources, technical assistance and funding.

VLA Implementation Playbook

As school divisions continue to engage in the regional literacy network implementation series and prepare for full implementation of the Virginia Literacy Act, the Department has created a playbook that will serve as a companion framework to help guide decision making and assist school division leadership teams in mapping out their implementation plan when they return to their divisions. The VLA Implementation Playbook is designed to meet every school division where they are in the process and will aid in providing a roadmap for a successful 2024-2025 school year.

Virginia Literacy Act Implementation Playbook

Everybody Reads

Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. Virginia Public Media along with the University of Virginia has developed incredible resources for parents as part of the Literacy Act. We are happy to share these resources with you. Visit Reading Doesn’t Just Happen to learn about ways to support your child’s literacy. 

Additional Literacy Resources