The Clay County District Schools’ Literacy Department is committed to supporting pre-K-12 literacy. The literacy department works closely with all stakeholders to prepare students for college and career literacy readiness. Our goal is to develop and empower 21st-century lifelong readers and learners.

• Melanie McIver, Supervisor of Reading K-12, Early Literacy

• Lorraine McDowell, VPK Specialist

23 South Green Street

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Phone: (904) 336-6965 

The  B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) are  literacy standards for Florida students that will prepare them for a successful future. These resources provide parents of students in Pre-K to Grade 8 information on how to support students at home with the B.E.S.T. Standards.

PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

To access these resources in Spanish, visit the FLDOE website: Parent Guides for English Language Arts (English and Spanish)