STAR QUEST - Empowering parents to support their children's learning

The Science of Reading is coming to Sarasota!

When students enter school, they embark upon their first job. And a key component of this job is the hardest thing some of them will ever encounter - learning to read. 

For some children, learning to read comes naturally, but for some it is a struggle. And for children with dyslexia, learning to read is a monumental undertaking that can only be accomplished with systematic and explicit support by highly trained teachers. The good news is that early identification and intervention works - and Star Quest is providing an opportunity for families to do a quick diagnostic check of their child's developing abilities before they even start kindergarten!

Star Quest offers evening events where families can bring their children to different literacy stations to gauge their current levels of achievement and get suggestions for how to support their next steps at home. Each Star Quest event is tailored around the expectations for a certain grade level (PreK, K, or 1st grade) but because learning is not necessarily aligned with grade level, parents can bring their children to any or all of the events. 

Star Quest's first Preschool event is Tuesday, November 28th, followed by the Kindergarten event on Tuesday, December 5th. Both events will take place at the Betty J Johnson Library on 2801 Newtown Blvd. between 5 and 7 pm.

Click below for more information and to secure your child's spot!

REGISTER FOR STAR QUEST