Literacy is more than just knowing how to read and write—it’s about making sense of the information you see. For students requiring academic support, Literacy programming helps them develop the skills and abilities to achieve in all subject areas.
Goals
Build literacy skills in a broader sense—understanding information in the form of words, symbols, numbers, patterns, pictures, graphs and more
Benefits
Improved ability to read, interpret, comprehend, analyze and express meaning
Improved ability to understand and solve math concepts
Applying different ways of studying, remembering and organizing information
Positive attitudes towards learning and improved self-esteem
Program delivery
Focus on literacy and math instruction
Visual aids, specific examples and hands-on activities
Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
Opportunities to join other classes for instruction in a student’s area of strength
Eligibility
Students must be in Grades 4 to 9 and meet eligibility requirements. Contact your child’s school for eligibility and specialized programming options.
Alberta curriculum
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Literacy will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.
Transportation
Most schools offering specialized programming have some yellow busing options available. For more information about busing, contact your child’s school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.
