Welcome to the Southampton County Public Schools implementation information page for the Virginia Literacy Act.

Key Responsibilities of the Dyslexia Advisor: 

• Identifying students: Helping schools and families identify students with dyslexia 

• Providing resources: Offering resources, recommendations, and best practices to help students with dyslexia 

• Providing instruction: Offering instruction and services for students with dyslexia 

• Training: Understanding the definition of dyslexia and having a working knowledge of dyslexia characteristics, techniques, and interventions 

• Accommodations: Understanding appropriate accommodations and assistive technology supports for students with dyslexia 

• Monitoring progress: Monitoring student progress in core subject areas 

Key Responsibilities of Reading Specialists: 

Instructional Support:

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students who need additional help in reading.

• Develop and implement targeted reading interventions based on student assessments and data.

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and materials to address diverse learning needs.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct regular assessments to identify students' reading levels and needs.

• Monitor and track students' progress in reading and adjust interventions as necessary.

• Provide feedback and recommendations to teachers and parents based on assessment results.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with classroom teachers to support the integration of effective reading strategies into the curriculum.

• Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings to discuss student progress and instructional strategies.

• Serve as a resource for teachers, providing guidance on best practices in reading instruction.

Professional Development:

• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in reading instruction and literacy.

• Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their reading instruction skills.

• Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities related to reading and literacy.

Parent and Community Engagement:

• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's reading progress and ways to support reading at home.

• Organize and participate in school and community events that promote reading and literacy.

• Develop and distribute materials and resources to support reading at home.

Program Development:

• Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide reading programs and initiatives.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of reading programs and make recommendations for improvement.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of reading materials and resources.