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Email: nadira.chand@pearson.com
What Literacy Funding is Available in B.C.?
The province has committed $30 million over three years to support:
- Mandatory early literacy screening (Kindergarten–Grade 3)
- Targeted student interventions
- Literacy focused professional learning
As screening becomes embedded, many districts are planning for ongoing literacy support beyond the primary grades.
The Learning Improvement Fund (LIF) provides annual, district‑allocated funding that can be used to support:
- Literacy intervention resources
- Instructional and implementation supports
- Professional learning aligned to district priorities
Provincial Direction
Literacy work in B.C. is guided by the K–12 Literacy Supports Initiative, which emphasizes early identification, evidence‑based instruction, sustained intervention, and educator capacity‑building.
Using Literacy Funding Effectively: How We Support B.C. Districts
With mandatory screening in place, districts need tools that provide timely, actionable reading insights.
Amira Learning (Grades K–8)
- AI powered reading tutor that provides personalized, one to one support for students.
- Delivers real time intervention as students read aloud, while monitoring reading development over time.
- Listens to student reading to identify areas of need and helps districts evaluate the effectiveness of classroom reading time.
- Provides immediate, targeted support in:
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Offers classroom and student level reporting to support instructional decisions and progress monitoring.
With increased attention to word structure and vocabulary in the B.C. curriculum.
Bug Club Morphology (Grades 3–6)
- Explicit instruction in morphology, spelling, and vocabulary
- Integrated reading, writing, and word study
- Meaningful texts, including Indigenous perspectives
As districts respond to screening data, many are investing in tiered literacy supports that include small‑group instruction and intervention for students who need more help.
Literacy Success Foundations (Grades 4+)
- Explicit, systematic instruction in phonics, fluency, and comprehension
- Designed for small‑group use within a larger classroom
- Age‑appropriate texts for older students with foundational literacy needs
Aligned to goals and demonstrating impact
| District Goals | Responsive Instructional Resources |
|---|---|
| Early literacy screening | Amira Learning (K–8) |
| Tiered literacy supports | Literacy Success Foundations (Grades 4+) |
| Vocabulary & word-level instruction | Bug Club Morphology (Grades 3–6) |
| Educator capacity & implementation | Pearson literacy professional learning resources |
Aligning Funding with Measurable Outcomes
We are here to work alongside districts as a long‑term partner, supporting planning, implementation, professional learning, and review as literacy priorities evolve across Continuous Improvement cycles.
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Nadira Chand, Account Executive
nadira.chand@pearson.com 1(437) 535-1149