A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document is now available in both English and French to provide school districts with additional guidance on evidence-based early literacy screening and early literacy screening tools, as well as considerations for how school districts should use their professional learning grants to best support mandatory screening, professional learning and capacity building.
The FAQs will also provide school districts with a central source of information that addresses common inquiries regarding the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative.
The ministry is releasing the FAQs ahead of the 2025-26 school year to support school districts with their local literacy planning and preparation to enable the successful implementation of mandatory screening in kindergarten (as a minimum) starting this fall. School districts can reach out to the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative Team at literacy.supports@gov.bc.ca with any questions.