Reading & Writing Instructional Resources Consumer Guide Available for KRS 158.305 District Implementation
Per amendments to KRS 158.305 as part of Senate Bill 156 (2023), each superintendent or public charter school board shall adopt a common comprehensive reading program that is determined by the department to be reliable, valid and aligned to reading and writing standards required by KRS 158.6453 and outlined in administrative regulation promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education for kindergarten through grade 3 for all schools or a subset of schools, with consultation of all affected elementary school councils. Senate Bill 156 requires superintendents adopt this common comprehensive reading program by July 1, 2024.
To assist districts in evaluating and selecting an approved Tier 1 universal reading program/resource, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) published a consumer guide specific to high-quality instructional resources for reading and writing. The guide is intended to help decision-makers in Kentucky districts select high-quality reading and writing instructional resources aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing that meet the unique needs of students, educators and local communities.
KDE further recommends districts consider both an explicit, systematic, cumulative, multisensory reading foundational skills supplemental resource as well as a rich, knowledge-building curriculum, such as Core Knowledge/Amplify, EL Education and Wit and Wisdom.
As a reminder, a Mathematics Instructional Resources Consumer Guide also is available to assist districts in selecting mathematics instructional resources.
Adolescent Literacy Professional Learning: Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Cohort - Applications Due by Oct. 25
Early literacy in Kentucky continues to transform with the implementation of the Read to Succeed Act (Senate Bill 9, 2022), the establishment of the Kentucky Reading Academies and use of structured literacy practices. This professional learning opportunity for grades 6-12 teachers, coaches and administrators shares how structured literacy principles can positively impact middle and high school reading and writing instruction.
Join the Kentucky Department of Education's literacy consultants for a free professional learning series built around the following topics:
Final dates and times will be determined based on participant availability.
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Session 1: Week of Nov. 13 – How Do We Learn to Read? Exploring Theoretical Frameworks for Reading Development
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Session 2: Week of Dec. 11 – Decoding Multisyllabic Words within Complex, Grade-Level Texts
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Session 3: Week of Jan. 22 – Fluency Building within Complex, Grade-Level Texts
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Session 4: Week of Feb. 19 – Vocabulary and Knowledge Building Essentials
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Session 5: Week of March 22 – Comprehension as Both Process and Product
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Session 6: Week of April 15 – Connecting Skilled Reading to Skilled Writing
Selected participants will engage in six online, synchronous monthly learning sessions with asynchronous readings and opportunities to practice skills with students. Each session will conclude with opportunities to connect learning to classroom practices.
See the Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Cohort application to apply. Interested applicants should apply no later than Oct. 25. The first 50 applicants will receive a free color copy of the Institute of Education Sciences' Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9, a free research-based resource to support middle and high school readers.
For more information, please contact Kristen Tinch.
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