Empowering Families. Building Lifelong Readers.
DSANV is proud to launch the DSANV Reading Program: Phonics the R-ight-t Way — a 9-month pilot literacy program designed to equip parents with the tools and confidence to teach reading to their loved one with Down syndrome (ages 3 and up).
This innovative program, already one of our most well-attended pilots, features the nationally recognized Raising Robust Readers curriculum and provides families with hands-on resources to build stronger literacy foundations at home.
Program Snapshot
Timeline: September 2025 – June 2026 (no session in December)
Format: 18 sessions (monthly in-person workshops at Burke Centre Library + monthly virtual sessions on Wednesday evenings)
Instructor: Certified teacher with expertise in literacy and Down syndrome education
Included Resources: Lifetime access to the Raising Robust Readers online program, Phonics the Right Way for Down Syndrome book, and FUN-O-Guide learning tool (the first 8 families received this $105 resource free, courtesy of DSANV)
LOCATION: Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke Centre, VA 22015
In-Person Session Dates (2025–2026)
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
(No December Session – Holiday Break)
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
Why It Matters
Families gain practical, research-based strategies to support literacy development at every stage
Parents connect with a community of peers learning side-by-side
This pilot reflects DSANV’s commitment to offering high-impact, evidence-based programming that empowers families
Registration Status
Registration for the DSANV Reading Program: Phonics the R-ight-t Way is now closed.
We are thrilled by the overwhelming response and will share updates and future opportunities with our community as this program unfolds.