Early Learning & Child Care
Building Strong Foundations With Early Literacy Screening
School District 22’s Early Literacy Profile (ELP) provides teachers with a comprehensive screening tool for assessing and supporting early literacy development in Kindergarten through Grade 3. Its primary goal is responsive, data-driven instruction that meets the diverse needs of learners by identifying essential skills and guiding targeted interventions. With components that target oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and phonics, data gathered supports the creation of studentcentered goals and allows for progress monitoring throughout the year.
The ELP has been implemented in stages to strengthen early literacy practices within Kindergarten to Grade 3 contexts. In 2021/22, there was a focus on building systemic coherence with foundational literacy concepts through a series of professional learning sessions. The following year, Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers piloted the ELP at Alexis Park and Harwood, and feedback guided revisions. By 2023/24, all K–1 teacher completed professional learning, implemented screening, and entered data into EdPlan. Grade 2 teachers joined the process in 2024/25, and Grade 3 teachers completed the rollout this
Fall. A phased approach has allowed consistency across grades and supports strong literacy foundations for every learner.
The ELP data also informs school-wide literacy goals, helping teams align strategies and resources, and monitor progress toward improved outcomes for all students. The Learning Department continues to support this work through both classroom and whole school residencies, as well as supporting teaching staff during curriculum and professional development sessions.