Family Literacy: Building Connections

In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Heather Young, Principal in Curriculum and Instructional Services, explores the role of early literacy in student success. 

Joined by Stephanie Gauthier, Primary Literacy Coordinator, and Ashley LeBlanc, Kindergarten Literacy and Early Years Coordinator, they discuss what literacy truly incorporates, from reading and writing to communication and creativity. They touch on Early Reading Screening for Senior Kindergarten through Grade 2, the Board’s Text Selection Tool, and how YRDSB's Comprehensive Literacy Framework supports students across grades and disciplines.

The conversation highlights the importance of honouring students' identities, home languages, and family partnerships, while offering insights into how families can nurture literacy skills from infancy through the school years.