Reading/Literacy

Florida’s Mission

The mission of the state board of education is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents and communities.

Our Mission

The Literacy Department at FLVS Full Time will provide support to faculty and families so students may become proficient readers.  The Literacy Department is committed to assisting all school personnel in the appropriate identification, placement, and interventions for struggling students.   In addition, we meet students’ at their current ability level, develop grit and create stretch goals to accelerate learning gains.

For more information regarding documentation necessary for enrollment, please view Section ( ) of the FLVS Full Time School Handbook.

Valuable Resources

State Sites

• Florida Department of Education
• Florida Center for Reading Research
• Florida, Just Read! Families
• Florida’s MTSS
• CPalms

National Sites

• National Institute for Literacy
• National Reading Panel

Staff Directory

Patti Hunt - District Literacy Coordinator - [email protected]
Kim Cannamela - FT Grades K-5 Literacy Coach - [email protected]
Marie Vallieres - FT Grades 6-12 Literacy Coach - [email protected]

Compliance 

Florida Statutes and State Board Rules that Provide Authority for Just Read, Florida!

• 1011.62, Florida Statutes
• State Board Rule 6A-6.053 K-12 Comprehensive Research-Based Reading Plan (PDF, 78KB) Amended 4-12-16
• State Board Rule 6A-4.0163 Reading Endorsement Competencies (PDF, 22KB) Amended 10-25-2011
• 1008.25, Florida Statutes
• State Board Rule 6A-1.094221 Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment and Use of Student Portfolio for Good Cause Promotion (PDF, 16KB) Amended 1-7-16
• State Board Rule 6A-1.094222 Standards for Mid-Year Promotion of Retained Third Graders (PDF, 15KB) Amended 6-23-16

Parent Resources

Welcome to the Literacy Parent Website. We have included a multitude of resources and website links for you to access. We hope you find this information useful.

• Just Read Families
• Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides information, training, and support to districts and families in order to promote effective parent participation in the educations of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. 
• Florida Students Educational Resources for Learning
• Reading Tips for Parents
  
• Florida Literacy Coalition
• Reading Rockets
• ReadWriteThink

Educator Resources

Welcome to the literacy educator website. We have included a multitude of resources and website links for you to access. We hope you find this information useful.

• International Literacy Association
• Florida's Multi-Tiered System of Supports website offers a variety of tools and resources to assist educators in the implementation of Florida’s RTI Plan.
• Florida Association for Media in Education
• Florida Literacy Association
• Literacy Plan
• Contact your literacy coach for information on the add-on endorsement program with FLVS.