Literacy development is a primary focus in the field of early childhood care and education. A child’s relationship with language and literacy is greatly impacted by the care and experiences they receive early in life, making your program an important part of literacy development for the children you serve. In this webinar, we examine research-based practices that support literacy development in early childhood and school-age programs, identify how to create environments and experiences that promote the development of early literacy skills, and highlight strategies and tools to partner with families in meeting goals and addressing concerns they may have for their children’s learning. We highlight current research regarding the science of reading and the building blocks of early literacy, discuss what to look for in the classroom, and identify VLS resources that support implementation of high-quality early literacy practices.