To provide every student with high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction necessary to become life-long readers, writers, and communicators, while maintaining our uncompromising dedication to deeper learning as outlined in the LCPS Profile of a Graduate.

• Fostering the joy of reading and writing in each student;

• Promoting strong reading achievement and measurable growth for all students;

• Honoring the diverse cultural and linguistic experiences each student brings;

• Personalizing literacy instruction supported by data-driven decisions; and

• Providing ongoing professional development that builds capacity and consistency across our staff so that we remain current with research-based practices and ensure equitable literacy instruction for all our students.

• All students can and will learn to read when provided with appropriate support;

• Families are partners in our students’ ongoing literacy development;

• The five critical competencies–critical thinking, communicating, collaborating, contributing, and creating–should be nurtured in our students throughout their academic experiences. 

• Oral language and communication skills play an important role in literacy development; and

• Accessible materials that support cross-curricular learning should be integrated into the student learning experiences and reflect the diversity of our community.