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Elementary English Language Arts

Welcome to Elementary English Language Arts at Fauquier County Public Schools, where we're dedicated to fostering literacy skills that empower students for success at every stage of their educational journey and beyond.

School Division Literacy Vision:
The goal of literacy instruction in Fauquier County Public Schools is to ensure our students are effective communicators who purposefully read, write, and speak, paired with critical thinking skills required as they progress and transition through their lives.

In Fauquier County Public Schools, excellent literacy instruction will:

  1. Use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) rooted in science-based reading research (SBRR) and evidence-based literacy instruction (EBLI).
  2. Utilize data to provide explicit instruction and targeted practice opportunities with foundational reading skills and structured phonics through core instruction.
  3. Engage students in using text evidence to make meaning from complex text, build vocabulary knowledge, and participate in writing and discussions to promote comprehension.
  4. Ensure equitable opportunities for all students to do the cognitive work of each lesson and receive targeted support as needed.

In alignment with the National Reading Panel's Five Pillars of Literacy Instruction, our curriculum prioritizes:

  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension

To address these pillars effectively, we employ a variety of research-based programs and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. HMH Into Reading, Virginia, is our core literacy program for elementary students. HMH Into Reading is a comprehensive English Language Arts Curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten through fifth. It provides explicit and systematic instruction in all areas of literacy.

Lexia Core5 is a blended learning program (online and small-group) that provides evidence-based instruction to help students develop foundational literacy skills. The program provides real-time data to assist educators in making instructional decisions to improve learning.

 S.P.I.R.E. (Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence) is used to meet the needs of students identified for needing additional literacy instruction. The multisensory program provides a structured, systematic, and sequential approach to accelerate their literacy development.

As partners in your child's educational journey, we invite families to explore our literacy resources and participate in family literacy webinars to support continued learning at home.

Together, we're committed to nurturing a love for reading and language that will empower our students to thrive academically and beyond. Welcome to a world of endless possibilities in Elementary English Language Arts at FCPS.