Literacy leads & instructional leaders are invited to join us as we explore strategies related to early literacy screening and instruction. POPEY Regional Networking Session: Early Literacy Screening & Instruction - Southern Vancouver Island Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 Time: 8:45am to 2:45pm Location: Sooke School District #62's Board Office - 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria Through structured, supportive discussions, participants will explore: • District Trends — What’s emerging in teaching and assessment? • Screening Practices — What’s working well and what barriers exist? • Implementation & Intervention — How are districts building systems for success? • Q&A Session — a Ministry representative will field your questions about the Literacy Initiative and early literacy screening Key Takeaways • Learn from the experiences and insights of regional colleagues • Refine strategies that strengthen early literacy instruction and assessment • Develop next steps to guide and support teachers in your district Who Should Attend? Literacy leads, reading specialists, and instructional leaders supporting early literacy instruction and intervention. Why Attend? This regional networking session provides time and space to collaborate, reflect, and return with actionable ideas to enhance early literacy success across your district. The registration fee covers a catered lunch.