LETRS Implementation Toolkit Released
Kentucky’s Lexia partners have developed a Kentucky Reading Academies LETRS Implementation Toolkit to help district leaders, administrators and coaches in the facilitation of the LETRS professional learning with groups of educators. The toolkit includes a course overview, sample training agendas, an FAQ document and much more.
The Kentucky Reading Academies are for educators who teach reading or work with K-5 students in Kentucky public schools. If you are interested in learning more about LETRS training, please visit the Kentucky Reading Academies webpage.
Individuals who are interested in completing LETRS in Phase 2 may complete this interest form to receive periodic information and updates. They also will be the first to be notified when formal registration opens for Phase 2 of the Kentucky Reading Academies.
Establishing the Learning Environment and Clarifying and Sharing Clear Learning Goals Professional Learning Modules
With the school year well underway, now is a good time to check to ensure a positive learning environment has been established and that clear learning goals are being shared with students. Solid implementation of these two evidence-based instructional practices will go a long way in promoting student success throughout the school year.
The Establishing the Learning Environment and Clarifying and Sharing Clear Learning Goals modules are intended to be facilitated by a school leader in professional learning communities, but teachers also will benefit from reviewing the resources on their own.
Establishing the Learning Environment
Resources in this module address:
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Brain research and the role of emotions in learning;
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Fostering teacher-student relationship;
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Establishing the physical and social environment; and
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Improving student motivation through student self-efficacy and student mindset.
Specific suggestions for applying these concepts in reading and writing, mathematics, social studies and science are provided.
Clarifying and Sharing Clear Learning Goals
Resources in this module address:
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Brain research and the need for clear learning goals;
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Starting with teacher clarity;
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Establishing student clarity;
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Developing student understanding of the learning goals and success criteria; and
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Co-constructing success criteria.
Specific suggestions for applying these concepts in reading and writing, mathematics, social studies and science also are provided for this module.
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An overview video;
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A narrative introduction that synthesizes current research;
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Facilitation considerations for structuring professional learning; and
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Content-specific resources to support implementation.
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