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Science of Reading

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SUPPORTING LITERACY

Connecting Families & Schools Through the Science of Reading

Our Science of Reading family engagement resources help schools build lasting partnerships with families to strengthen literacy across South Dakota. Through hands-on events and take-home kits, we make reading accessible, meaningful, and fun for every child and family.

Designed for schools implementing or expanding Science of Reading practices, these supports can be customized for preschool through high school.

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Customizable Family Engagement Resources

CFS offers a menu of customizable options that help schools strengthen family-school partnerships while supporting literacy skill development.

Digital Communication Tools

Keep families connected with ready-to-use communication options like social media campaigns, short videos, and weekly text or email tips. These tools make it easy to share Science of Reading strategies in engaging, accessible ways.

Home Connection Materials

Provide families with simple, meaningful ways to support reading at home. Options include printable newsletters, magnets, posters, flashcards, and family literacy journals—all designed to reinforce the five pillars of reading through everyday routines and conversation.

Family Take-Home Activities

Bring literacy learning home with interactive materials like early literacy kits, reading-themed backpack kits, and literacy field guides. Each take-home activity turns daily life into a hands-on opportunity for families to strengthen reading skills together.

Family Engagement Event Toolkits

Host engaging literacy events with ready-to-use toolkits such as Science of Reading Family Fun Nights or Early Literacy Fair. Each toolkit includes everything needed—station guides, promotional materials, and take-home activities—to make family engagement simple, impactful, and fun.

Family Engagement Data & Reflection

Customized services to help schools better understand family perspectives and improve literacy partnerships, including walk-throughs, surveys, coffee chats, and ambassador programs. These tools help schools create welcoming environments, gather meaningful feedback, and promote literacy through the Science of Reading.

Professional Learning and Development

BHSSC offers innovative training and engagement services that help educators and families work together to support student literacy. From online courses and DISC-informed professional development to Calm Kits and family-focused strategies, each offering is grounded in the Science of Reading and designed to strengthen communication, emotional readiness, and home-school collaboration.

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Early Childhood

Free Resources

Browse SD SFEC's Early Childhood program for free resources available to families and early childhood professionals designed to support children's development and success right from the beginning.
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Early Childhood Projects

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SD SFEC

The South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center (SD SFEC) connects students' families, educators, and communities—empowering learners with the support they need to succeed.
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Black Hills Birth to Three

The South Dakota Birth to Three Early Intervention Program supports children with developmental delays or disabilities from infancy to age three, helping families nurture their child's growth every step of the way.
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We keep students engaged beyond school by providing training, tools, and activities to enrich out-of-school programs.
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