About Us
My Personal Virtual Academy
K-4 Comprehensive Literacy Program
Program Vision: My Personal Virtual Academy (MPVA) is a transformative virtual literacy and learning program for K-4 students, targeting reading struggles by focusing on the development of the whole child. The program builds a solid foundation in reading and language while fostering independence, critical thinking, and essential social-emotional skills. MPVA goes beyond academics, empowering parents and engaging the community to build a support network that helps each child thrive.
Program Goals:
Overcome Reading Challenges: Provide targeted reading interventions and support to develop foundational literacy skills.
Develop the Whole Child: Integrate social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and communication skills to foster well-rounded growth.
Cultivate Independent, Lifelong Learners: Build confidence, curiosity, and resilience in young learners.
Empower Families and Community: Offer training and resources to parents and community members, reinforcing literacy and learning at home and beyond.
Program Structure and Key Components:
Core Literacy Skills
Phonics and Phonemic Awareness: Interactive, multisensory phonics lessons to build essential reading skills. These lessons focus on sound recognition, blending, and fluency to develop confident readers.
Reading Comprehension: Small group sessions focused on reading strategies (predicting, summarizing, and questioning) to enhance comprehension.
Writing and Language Development: Age-appropriate writing practice, from simple sentences to storytelling, helping students express ideas clearly while building vocabulary and grammar skills.
Speaking and Listening: Daily opportunities for students to engage in discussion, share ideas, and listen to peers, building confidence in oral communication.
Math and Science Literacy
Foundational Math Skills: Engaging, interactive math lessons that strengthen number sense, basic operations, and problem-solving skills, all vital for academic growth and critical thinking.
Science Exploration: Weekly virtual science labs and hands-on activities to spark curiosity, reinforce critical thinking, and develop vocabulary through observation, discussion, and reporting.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emotional Awareness and Regulation: Activities to help children recognize and manage their emotions, increasing focus and resilience.
Empathy and Communication: Partner exercises, role-playing, and storytelling help children understand and relate to others, fostering kindness and teamwork.
Mindfulness and Self-Control: Short mindfulness exercises that promote focus, self-regulation, and patience, building the foundation for academic and personal success.
Executive Functioning Skills
Organization and Planning: Simple routines and planning exercises that guide students in setting goals, managing time, and breaking tasks into manageable steps.
Focus and Working Memory: Fun, interactive activities designed to improve focus, attention span, and memory retention, which are crucial for learning and comprehension.
Self-Reflection and Goal Setting: Guided reflections and self-assessment practices to help students identify their strengths, set goals, and take pride in their progress.
Parental and Community Involvement
Parent Literacy Workshops: Monthly virtual workshops that equip parents with tools and techniques to support reading and learning at home, including tips for creating a literacy-rich environment.
Community Engagement Events: Virtual family literacy nights, library partnerships, and local reading challenges encourage a community-wide approach to literacy.
Home Learning Resources: A library of video tutorials, printable worksheets, and reading lists, accessible to families for reinforcing skills learned in the program.
Individualized Support and Progress Tracking
Regular Assessments: Bi-weekly assessments and digital progress tracking to monitor growth in reading, comprehension, and executive functioning skills.
Personalized Learning Plans: Customized learning paths tailored to each child’s needs based on assessment data, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed.
One-on-One Tutoring and Small Group Instruction: Additional sessions are available for students who need extra help, ensuring that every student can master foundational skills.