March to Grade 3: Building Stronger Readers at Home
Welcome to Waterbury's collaborative family portal. We believe that empowering children to become strong, confident readers is a partnership between school and home. Explore practical tips, interactive home strategies, and guided modules designed to help your child thrive by the end of 3rd grade.
At-Home Collaboration Tips
Practical, everyday strategies to practice phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension together.
Family Micro-Credentials
Earn verified certificates of completion as you explore each monthly collaborative reading module.
Multilingual Support
Available instantly in English, Spanish, Albanian, and Brazilian Portuguese with native video guides.
Family Collaboration Sign-In
Join Waterbury's reading partnership, discover at-home reading tips, and earn micro-credentials to support your child.
Welcome, Parent!
Explore your collaborative at-home reading tips below. Watch the video guide, answer 10 questions, and complete the knowledge check to earn your certificate!
Overall Progress
0 / 5 Completed
Collaborative At-Home Reading Modules (Released Monthly)
The Science of Reading
Step 1: Watch At-Home Video Guide
Video must finish to unlock check-inStep 2: Home Collaboration Check-In (10 Questions)
Answer 10 questions about the video. A score of 7 out of 10 or higher completes the first attempt.
Waterbury Public Schools
Family Collaboration & ELA Department
Certificate of Collaboration
This certifies that
Maria Rodriguez
Successfully completed at-home collaborative reading strategies supporting student Leo Rodriguez (Kindergarten) at Bucks Hill Elementary.
Module 1: The Science of Reading & Home Tips
Date Awarded: October 24, 2026 • District Verification ID: WPS-R3-2026-9481