At Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. Through our Early Literacy Intervention Program, students across the division are making meaningful progress and building the foundational skills that support lifelong learning.

Through targeted, small-group instruction delivered four times a week over a 16-week period, students are demonstrating significant growth in reading and essential foundational literacy skills. Beyond measurable improvements, we are seeing students develop greater confidence as readers and become more capable, independent learners.

These important skills extend well beyond the literacy classroom, supporting student success across all subject areas and throughout their educational journey.

We are proud to share a special video highlighting the incredible work taking place across CISND through our literacy and intervention programs. The video showcases the dedication and expertise of our teachers, the strength of our evidence-based literacy instruction, and the meaningful support provided to students at every stage of their learning journey.

Most importantly, it celebrates our students — their hard work, growing confidence and remarkable achievements. Behind every success story is a team of passionate educators committed to helping each child reach their full potential.

We are grateful for the dedicated work of our teachers and intervention teams and are incredibly proud of what our students are accomplishing.

Watch the POPARD Video: Inspiring Growth, Building Confidence, Changing Lives!

Check out the video at the link: https://autismoutreach.ca/literacylab-readingreels-stjoseph-elementary-kelowna/