Listen-in to learn what evidence-based literacy instruction is (and is not), how the 2022 Literacy Act is changing the way reading is being taught across Virginia, and how you can advocate for improved reading resources during the 2023 General Assembly Session.

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• Brick By Brick Reading Research
• Family Resource Center
• VDOE Literacy Act Resources

SAVE THE DATE!

We're preparing a Family Reading Night Toolkit to help you connect families with activities that employ scientific research and evidence-based instruction tips.

Learn the basics of education advocacy, how the General Assembly works and how to engage in and follow the action during the 2023 General Assembly Session, which started on Jan 11th.

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ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Virginia PTA in the News

• Press Conference: Funding the Standards of Quality & Lifting the Support Cap (Jan 9, 2023)

• Comments on school violence prevention (Jan 10, 2023)

Friday, January 27 @ 7am-1pm

Talk directly to your state & federal legislators!

They want to hear your personal stories and experiences! Students are welcome to join you.

Virginia PTA is scheduling meetings. You'll be grouped with an experienced advocate who lives in your area.

Talking Points

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Jan 26th (7-8pm) - Advocacy Social

Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons, Glen Allen (Discounted rooms available)

Jan 28th (7am-1pm) - Capitol Day

General Assembly. Car-pooling available

Jan 30th - Feb 4th - Virtual Meetings

Meet with state and federal legislators

Tuesday, January 17 @ 7pm

Join Virginia PTA President, Pam Croom, for an informal Roundtable.

We will spend time on PTA purpose, tasks, networking, questions and answers.

Be sure to mark your calendars for each 3rd Tuesday (thru May) for Virginia PTA's monthly PTA Leadership Roundtable.

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