NEW Graphic Illustrates Critical Components of Literacy Instruction
The Division of Early Literacy is excited to share the Critical Components of Literacy Instruction graphic. The Critical Components of Literacy Instruction graphic has been added to the Literacy at a Glance Collection to illustrate each of the components of literacy featured in the collection. The graphic provides educators with a clear, visual reference to guide effective teaching practices.
Designed to support classroom application, the graphic complements our existing resources by offering a concise overview of essential elements that drive strong literacy outcomes. We encourage educators and leaders to use these images as a quick reference when preparing for and reflecting on instruction, professional learning and conversations about early literacy instruction.
See how the new graphic has been incorporated into the Literacy at a Glance Collection, and download your own copy of the Critical Components of Literacy Instruction.
DEL Virtual Office Hours: TODAY
Make plans to attend DEL Virtual Office Hours THIS MORNING, Tuesday, September 9. Join anytime between 9:30 A.M. ET/8:30 A.M. CT - 11 A.M. ET/10 A.M. CT. Rowan County leaders will kick off with 30 minutes of Voices from the Field, giving you an opportunity to hear their experiences around evidence-based early literacy instruction and HQIR implementation. The remainder of the session will focus on learning, networking and problem-solving alongside fellow educators from across the state. Flexible breakout rooms will be available for targeted discussions based on participant needs.
Join live by registering for DEL Office Hours here. Find the recording linked on our Connect & Support page.
Kentucky Reading Research Center Celebrates National Literacy Month
September is National Literacy Month! Our partners at the Kentucky Reading Research Center are celebrating Kentucky educators with a chance to win a Kentucky Reading Research Center swag bag. To participate, send an email to kyrrc@louisville.edu sharing how you are celebrating literacy in your classroom, district or community this month.
If you have not already, be sure to sign up to receive updates from the Kentucky Reading Research Center and check out their comprehensive research clearinghouse.
New Kentucky Reading Improvement Plan in Infinite Campus: What You Need to Know
A new version of the Reading Improvement Plan, entitled “Kentucky Reading Improvement Plan Form” is now available in Infinite Campus (IC) for use in the 2025-2026 school year. The word “Template” has been removed from the title per district request, but otherwise, the form itself is exactly the same as the prior version. The new form has added functionality in that information entered into the fields on the form will populate into a database, making it possible for schools and districts to run a report that consolidates all Reading Improvement Plan forms assigned to students in one place for quick and easy review. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is currently developing this report, and further communication will follow with how to use the report once it is completed. For those not using Infinite Campus to record Reading Improvement Plan forms, no action is needed.
What changed per IC
- The old form, “KY Reading Improvement Plan,” will sunset on Sept. 10, 2025. After that date, you cannot add it to new students. The KDE apologizes that this change has not been communicated in a more timely manner.
What this means
- Good news - If a student already has the old form for 2025–2026, you can still edit it all year. You won’t lose this form.
- However, any data kept on the old form will not appear in the new consolidated report.
What you need to do
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Haven’t used the old form yet this year? No further action is required, but please consider communicating to your teams that they will need to use the new “Kentucky Reading Improvement Plan Form” if your district houses the plans in IC.
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Teachers have used the old form, and you don’t need/want to use the new report? No further action required.
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Teachers have used the old form, and you do want to use the new report? Consider recreating the student’s plan on the new form (even if you started on the old one). The old form can also be end dated by a district KSIS administrator prior to the Sept. 10 sunset date to prevent teachers from continuing to use the old form.
The KDE apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you or your KSIS administrator have any questions, please reach out to Office of Teaching and Learning Data Controller Caryn Davidson.
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