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Standards Newsletter - November 20, 2024

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November 20, 2024

Application Deadline Nov. 26, 2024! FY25 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant RFA  

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is now accepting applications for the FY25 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini-Grants. These grants help schools improve reading skills for K-3 struggling readers through structured literacy practices. The mini grant will help districts adopt high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) for tier 2 and/or tier 3 reading instruction. Don't miss the application deadlines and key details. Find out more!

Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 3 Materials and Recording Available Now

Developing Middle and High School Readers

Kentucky’s literacy initiatives are expanding with a webinar series aimed at grades 6-12 educators. Sessions provide practical strategies based on structured literacy principles to enhance reading and writing instruction. Materials from each monthly session, including recordings and guides, will be available. Learn more about the series and access the materials.

Frankfort High School’s Seal of Biliteracy: A Growing Program with Big Ambitions

At Frankfort High School, the Seal of Biliteracy program is thriving, thanks to supportive administration and a passionate educator at the helm. Led by Melony Martinez, a dedicated Spanish teacher and advocate for multilingual learning, the program is not only gaining recognition, but also expanding its impact on students and the community. Read more about how Frankfort High School builds a strong foundation for language learning and expands opportunities beyond the classroom.

ICYMI: Supporting Quarterly Step-backs for HQIR Implementation

Quarterly step-backs are designed to support district and school leadership teams as they examine progress towards their high-quality instructional resource (HQIR) implementation goals, identify key successes, learn from and solve significant challenges, and make adjustments for the next quarter. Learn more about these step-backs and the tools designed to support districts in conducting them.

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Kentucky Awarded the Federal 2024 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kentucky a five-year, $54.9 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant to enhance literacy skills across the state. Renamed Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy 2025 (KyCL 25), the program will provide competitive funding to districts, focusing on underserved students, including those in poverty, English learners, and students with disabilities. This funding aims to improve literacy through high-quality instructional resources and curriculum based professional learning for all levels. 

To learn more about the grant, read the full article here.

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