Kentucky Literacy Link is a KDE publication designed to address topics that impact literacy instruction in all Kentucky classrooms. Issues are posted here.
Kentucky Literacy Link - May 2013
- Spotlight on Professional Learning
- Lexile Measures Help Kentucky
- 6 Terrific Pairings of Print and Non-print Texts to Increase Engagement
- Letters About Literature Contest Winners
- Collaboration and the PGES
- CCSS and CTE: Using Read Alouds to Model Thinking
- Engaging Families: Parent Roadmaps
- The Scijourn Approach: Science Journalism in the Classroom
- Upcoming Literacy Events
- 2013 Joint ISLN/KLA Summer Meeting
- Technology Critique: Kidblog.org
- New Resource from the Center on Instruction
- Great Resources from PD360
- School-Home Partnership: Sharing the CCSS
- OKI Children’s Literature Conference
- New Publication Includes Teacher Reflections on LDC and MDC
- Contact Information, KDE Updates and Additional Resources
Kentucky Literacy Link - April 2013
Kentucky Literacy Link - January 2013
- Engaging Families
- Applications Available for the 2013-2014 Kentucky Reading Project
- NEH Summer Institute for Teachers
- Content Area Literacy Corner: ArtsLiteracy
- Technology Critique: www.teenink.com
- New Governor’s School Announced
- Letters About Literature Writing Contest for Young Readers
- Kentucky Literacy Celebration
- Kentucky Sends Two Students to National Youth Storytelling Showcase
- Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teacher Seminars
- NCTA Teaching About Asia Seminar
- PRIME TIME
- KCTE/LA Annual Conference
- New Common Core Resources Available
Kentucky Literacy Link - December 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Monticello Independent
- Engaging Families
- Content Area Literacy Corner: Science
- Technology Critique: Prezi.com
- New Resource from the International Reading Association
- Letters About Literature Writing Contest for Young Readers
- The 2012 Teacher Innovator Awards
- Text Complexity and the Common Core State Standards
- There’s Always Time for PRIME TIME
- Kentucky History Day
Kentucky Literacy Link - October - November 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Elizabethtown Independent
- Moving Past Persuasion to an Evidence-Based Argument
- Are Your Anchor Charts Preventing Learner Drift?
- Reading with Half a Brain
- Engaging Families
- Next Generation Science Standards
- Scholastic Writing Awards
- Letters About Literature Writing Contest for Young Readers
- International Exchange and Research Opportunities for Teachers
- MLK Essay and Artwork Contests
- KBA Celebrates 30 Years
- 2012 OKI Conference
- IRA Call to Teachers
- Exchange Scholarships for Students
Kentucky Literacy Link - September 2012
- 2012 Humans in Space Youth Competition
- Student Videos Wanted
- Technology Critique: Twitter
- Steal These Tools: Part Two
- NCTE Common Core Resources
- New Research on Text Complexity
- Content Area Literacy Corner
- Bringing Media into the Classroom
- New Voices Young Playwright’s Festival
- Poetry Out Loud
- SPEAK 2012
- KRA Annual Conference
- KRA Conference Book Clubs
Kentucky Literacy Link - August 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Daviess County
- Content Area Literacy: Environmental Literacy
- KWP Fall Conference on Literacy
- Next-Generation Student Council
- Rethinking Your Middle Grades Word Walls
- Kentucky Reading Association Mini-Grants
- Resources from the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Center
- Back to School, Back to Literacy
- Steal These Tools
- Common Core Sample Questions
Kentucky Literacy Link - May 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Barren County
- Kentucky Reads
- Revitalize Your Summer Reading
- Summer Reading for English Learners
- Family Literacy
- Content Area Literacy Corner: Social Studies
- Early Assessment Program (EAP) Professional Development
- Service Learning Through Writing
- Free Audiobooks
- Poetry Minutes
- Additional Summer Reading Resources
- Using a Class Webpage: Warren County
Kentucky Literacy Link - April 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Fayette County
- A Teacher’s Guide to Kentucky Writer’s Day
- Interview with an Author: Vicki Layne- part 2
- Effective Practices for Teachers of English Learners- Part 3
- Engaging Families in Education
- Text Complexity Resources
- Content Area Literacy: Science
- On-Demand Update
- Kentucky Literacy Networks for Social Studies
Kentucky Literacy Link - March 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Russell County Middle School
- Kentucky Literacy Celebration
- Interview with an Author: Vicki Layne
- Effective Practices for Teachers of English Learners- Part 2
- 21st-Century Learning at Mason County Middle School
- Contest for Students of French
- Health Education Assessment project
Kentucky Literacy Link - February 2012
- Classroom Spotlight: Monroe County Middle School
- Literacy Central and Literacy PERKS
- Books for Babies
- Effective Practices for Teachers of English Learners
- Literacy Activities for Black History Month
- Kentucky System of Interventions
- CIITS Update
Kentucky Literacy Link - January 2012
- Utilizing Non-Print Sources as Text
- Using Text-Based Instruction with English Learners
- Project Eurolib for Language Learning
- How Can Your School’s Library Media Program Support KCAS?
- On-Demand Writing Support
- Web Resources
- What do the Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and
Learning (CHETL) Say About Feedback
- What is High-Quality Feedback?
- Feedback Strategies
- The English Companion Ning
- National Center for Literacy Education
Kentucky Literacy Link - September 2011- The New Standards- A Spotlight on Argument
- Resources: Program Review Documents, Model Curriculum Framework, Content Literacy Webinars
- Kentucky Reading Association Annual Conference
Kentucky Literacy Link - May 2011
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Text Complexity
- Professional Learning Plan Resources Posted
- Appendices for Common Core State Standards Posted
- Supporting Text Rigor with Content Literacy Strategies
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Technology
- Program Review Technical Assistance Training
- Infusing Technology into the Curriculum- Voices from Kentucky Teachers
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- Opportunities to Contribute and Grow Professionally
- Strategy- Collaborative Inquiry
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Revision of Writing
- Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts Conference
- Strategy - Glossing
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Language
- Writing Policy Tool WebEx
- Strategy- Everyday Words
Kentucky Literacy Link - November 2010
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Speaking and Listening
- Upcoming Conferences and Projects
- Strategy- Text Impressions
Kentucky Literacy Link - October 2010
- The New Standards- Spotlight on Writing
- New KDE Writing Resources
- Strategy- Buddy Journals
Kentucky Literacy Link - September 2010
- Insights into the New Standards
- KRA Conference
- Strategy- Activating Prior Knowledge
- Writing and Communication Assessment
- Writing Policy Guidance
- Strategy- Linking Text to Talk
Kentucky Literacy Link - April 2010
- 21st Century Media Literacy
- Call for Work Sample Submissions
- Strategy- Using Graphic Organizers
Kentucky Literacy Link - March 2010
- 21st Century Collaboration Skills
- The Program Review Process
- Problematic Situation Strategy
Kentucky Literacy Link - Feb 2010
- 21st Century Thinking Skills
- Upcoming Conferences and PD Opportunities
- Think-Aloud Strategy
Kentucky Literacy Link - Dec 2009
- 21st Century Skills
- School-wide Writing Plans, Programs and Policies
- Summary Comprehension Strategy