Family Literacy

You’ll walk away with doable, research-based strategies you can use immediately — no teaching background required.

Reading Comprehension Strategies

• How to help your child understand what they read

• Question stems to ask before, during, and after reading

• How to teach main idea, inferencing, and key details

• What grade-level reading should look like (with examples)

Writing Support Strategies

• How to guide your child in writing clear sentences & paragraphs

• Simple techniques to strengthen details, vocabulary, and structure

• Age-appropriate writing expectations K–8

• How to help without “taking over” their writing

Phonics & Phonemic Awareness Strategies

• How to support decoding and spelling at home

• Sound blending, segmenting, and manipulation techniques

• The phonics patterns kids must know by grade

• How to correct mistakes without frustration

During the workshop, parents will:

• Practice reading comprehension prompts

• Try phonics and phonemic awareness activities

• Use writing scaffolds and sentence starters

• Learn exactly how to model skills for their children

You’ll leave with practical tools you can use the SAME DAY.

Every parent receives:

• A Reading Strategy Guide

• A Writing-at-Home Support Guide

• A Phonics & Phonemic Awareness Cheat Sheet

• Examples of prompts, questions, and graphic organizers

Mini-Diagnostic Literacy Snapshot — $95

A quick reading/writing check for your child, including:

• Fluency

• Comprehension

• Writing sample review

• Phonics check

• Summary + next-step recommendations

Full Formative Literacy Assessment — $150

A complete literacy evaluation for your child, including:

• Fluency

• Comprehension

• Vocabulary

• Phonics & phonemic awareness

• Writing analysis

• Reading level determination

• Written report + 20-minute consultation

Homeschool Progress Assessment — $250

A comprehensive homeschool evaluation for your child, including:

• Full literacy skill review (reading, writing, phonics)

• Fluency & comprehension benchmarking

• Writing sample + portfolio review

• Vocabulary & morphology check

• Grade-level benchmarking aligned to Virginia guidelines

• Strengths and needs summary

• Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

• Signed progress documentation for homeschool requirements

• 15–20 minute parent consultation

$40 One Child

$65 Both Parents Attending with Children

RSVP Below

Space is limited to ensure personalized guidance and hands-on practice.
Please submit the form below by November 27 to secure your seat. Your confirmation and workshop details will be emailed to you shortly.

Our One Loudoun Location:

44679 Endicott Dr

Suite 341

Ashburn, VA 20147

$250 per student | $200 per additional sibling
Conducted by a National Board Certified Reading Specialist

Provide your homeschooler with clear, professional documentation of their academic progress through a comprehensive literacy-focused assessment. This evaluation meets Virginia homeschool requirements and provides a detailed roadmap to help your child grow confidently in reading, writing, and overall language skills.

📘 What’s Included in the Assessment

1. Core Academic Evaluation

A full review of foundational literacy skills, including:

• Reading fluency (accuracy, speed, expression)
  
• Reading comprehension (literal, inferential, text-evidence–based)
  
• Vocabulary & morphology understanding
  
• Writing skills: content, voice, grammar, structure, organization, clarity
  
• Spelling, phonics, and decoding
  
• Phonemic awareness (younger grades)

2. Portfolio & Work Sample Review

We evaluate your child’s learning progress through:

• Writing assignments and journals
  
• Reading logs
  
• Language and grammar work
  
• Curriculum-based projects and essays
  This helps show growth across your chosen curriculum.

3. Developmental & Learning Skills Check

A snapshot of your child’s learning behaviors, including:

• Study habits & independence
  
• Organization and task completion
  
• Reading stamina
  
• Writing endurance
  
• Strengths + areas for growth
  

4. Grade-Level Benchmarking

Your child’s skills are compared to:

• Virginia English/Language Arts expectations
  
• National literacy benchmarks
  
• Homeschool portfolio requirements
  This provides you with a clear, objective view of academic standing.

5. Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

You receive a personalized plan that outlines:

• Academic strengths
  
• Skill gaps
  
• Short-term goals
  
• Home-based strategies
  
• Curriculum recommendations
  Ideal for guiding next-semester plans or full-year planning.

6. Official Homeschool Documentation

You receive formal documentation for your records:

• Signed evaluation summary
  
• Progress report
  
• Verification letter meeting Virginia requirements
  
• Digital PDF file for submission or portfolio

7. Parent Consultation Included

A 15–20 minute consultation (in-person or virtual) to review:

• Assessment results
  
• Strengths and needs
  
• Growth recommendations

A $150 comprehensive, multi-measure evaluation conducted by a National Board Certified Reading Specialist.

What It Covers:

1. Reading Fluency

• Words correct per minute

• Accuracy rate

• Prosody (expression, phrasing, pacing)

2. Reading Comprehension

• Literal comprehension

• Inferential comprehension

• Main idea & key details

• Retell quality (structure + sequence)

• Text-based evidence skills

3. Phonemic Awareness

• Blending

• Segmenting

• Manipulating sounds (adding, deleting, substituting)

4. Phonics & Word Recognition

• CVC, blends, digraphs

• Vowel teams

• R-controlled vowels

• Multisyllabic decoding

• Sight word recognition

5. Vocabulary

• Tier 1/2/3 vocabulary understanding

• Morphology (prefixes, suffixes, roots)

6. Writing Skills

• Spelling patterns

• Sentence structure

• Organization (beginning–middle–end)

• Grammar + conventions

• Writing sample analysis (rubric-based)

7. Diagnostic Reading Level

• Independent level

• Instructional level

• Frustration level

• Recommended text range for growth

8. Parent Consultation

• 20-minute follow-up session

• Complete written report

• Personalized growth plan

• Recommended classes, materials & strategies

Perfect For:
Students with reading/writing struggles, homeschool portfolio documentation, or families wanting a clear understanding of literacy strengths and needs.

A $95 focused, 30-minute literacy check to identify strengths and immediate needs.

What It Covers:

1. Reading Fluency Check

• Brief passage reading

• Accuracy rate

• Initial speed benchmark

2. Comprehension Quick Check

• Main idea

• One inference question

• Short summary review

3. Phonics/Decoding Check

• CVC, blends, digraphs

• Vowel sound check

• Quick decoding accuracy score

4. Writing Sample Snapshot

• One writing prompt

• Quick rubric scoring for:

  • Complete sentences

  • Spelling patterns

  • Grammar basics

5. Skill Summary & Next Steps

• Written snapshot (1 page)

• Immediate recommendations

• Suggested program placement

Perfect For:
Families want quick insight before choosing a class or tutoring program.