English Language Arts
Supervisor of Elementary Reading Improvement & Instructional Coaches
Rachel Floyd
Dr. Lisa Renard-Spicer
(540) 853-1415 | lrenardspicer@rcps.info
(540) 853-1415 | lrenardspicer@rcps.info
Literacy Specialists
Kayleigh Critzer
(540) 853-2117 | kcritzer@rcps.info
Blaire Flowers
(540) 853-1792 | bflowers@rcps.info
(540) 853-1792 | bflowers@rcps.info
Reading Specialist Job Description
Dyslexia Specialist
Dr. April Small
(540) 853-2468 | amsmall@rcps.info
Dyslexia Specialist Job Description
English Language Arts is part of Academics, which reports to:
Dr. Wendy Durham
Executive Director of Literacy, Academics, & Targeted School Improvement
(540) 853-2090 | wdurham@rcps.info
Curriculum and academic departments are part of the Academics & Accountability team, which reports to:
Dr. Cyndi Williams
Chief Academic & Accountability Officer
(540) 853-6113 | cynthiawilliams@rcps.info
The purpose of Roanoke City Public Schools' literacy education is to provide a literacy foundation that enables students to become lifelong learners and contributing members and leaders of the global community.
Our goals are to:
- Ensure students are reading at or above grade level by the end of 3rd grade
- Embed authentic literacy across all content areas
- Effectively implement the Science of Reading
- Have students read and write in every class every day
- Structure classes so students can participate in communication and develop multimodal presentations
- Inspire students to read a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts
- Teach students to write in a variety of styles
- Learn and practice research skills
Download RCPS' Comprehensive Literacy Plan, which is in alignment with the Virginia Literacy Act, to learn more.
Literacy Resources for Families
Our goal is for all students to read at or above grade level by the end of 3rd grade. We want to empower all students to be lifelong learners equipped with the literacy skills needed to make meaning from text. Parents/guardians play an important role in supporting students. On this page, you will find resources designed to support literacy development at home.
- Explore our core reading instruction materials, including Wit & Wisdom, Really Great Reading, and Heggerty
- Discover practical tips and activities, including printable activities and interactive learning experiences to reinforce reading skills outside the classroom
- Delve into the science of reading to gain insights into the research-backed strategies that underpin effective reading instruction.
- Stay connected with our community events, where families come together to celebrate literacy.
- View RCPS' Comprehensive Literacy Plan, which was approved by the School Board and is in alignment with the Virginia Literacy Act.
Together, we can unlock the full potential of every student!