School literacy focuses on ______,while community literacy ______.

A) skills that are only used in school; is learned informally during the preschool years
B) reading practices like oral reading and homework; serves an information-gathering function for the family
C) STEAM functions and purposes; includes family-centered initiatives in the home or community
D) achieving curriculum standards; is a form of facilitative communication

Community Literacy

Community literacy refers to literacy practices and programs that are designed to improve reading and writing skills within a community, often targeting children and adults.

Skills

The abilities and expertise developed through training or experience that allow an individual to perform tasks effectively.

Facilitative Communication

Type of communication with parents that is not one way but reciprocal; teacher encouragement of parent input by supportive comments, focused questions, and reiterating key points of the conversation; purpose of facilitative communication is a shared dialogue between parent and teacher.