At Tappahannock Elementary School (TES), we are committed to prioritizing literacy through our Literacy Institute. The institute is a five week professional development opportunity that encompasses the five components of literacy: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Participants will learn the why behind effective reading instruction by diving into the science of reading. Teachers want to learn more - "I want to attend the literacy institute so that I can learn how to help my students become better readers. I not only want to be able to teach them how to read, but the nuts and bolts behind the science of reading. Fine tuning my craft is important to me." Teachers are now focusing their instruction on closing skill deficits and this is bringing about improvements in student reading achievement. As students receive systematic, explicit instruction they are able to unlock the barriers to their pathway to reading excellence.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Janet Garland, Principal

<a href="mailto:jgarland@essex.k12.va.us">jgarland@essex.k12.va.us</a>

804-443-5301 or 804-399-7237