English Language Arts

The goals of literacy instruction and English Language Arts coursework are to teach students to read and to prepare students to participate in society as literate citizens, equipped with the ability to communicate effectively in their communities, in the workplace, and in postsecondary education. 

As students progress through the school years, they become active and involved listeners and develop a full command of the English language, evidenced by their use of Standard English and their rich speaking and writing vocabularies.


VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESOURCES

2024 K-12 English Standards of Learning

2024 VDOE English Standards of Learning Resources
 include understanding the standards, overview of revisions, and progression charts.


DIVISION LITERACY RESOURCES

BCPS Division Literacy Plan

Bedford County Public Schools Reading Specialists and Dyslexia Advisor


Virginia LITERACY PARTNERSHIPS (VLP) RESOURCES

Virginia Language and Literacy Screener PK-3

Virginia Assessment for Literacy Updated and Expanded (VALUE Series)


ARTICLES FOR FURTHER READING
Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers
Are Schools Making Writing a Priority


READING RESOURCES
UFLI Teaching Reading Online Webinars
UFLI Virtual Teaching Hub
NCTE Resources for Virtual Teaching


For more information contact:

Dr. Diane Isenhour
Supervisor of Secondary English
[email protected]

or 

Mrs. Cindy Perdue
Supervisor of Elementary Reading
[email protected]