TODAY: DEL Virtual Office Hours
DEL Virtual Office Hours are happening TODAY, Tuesday, October 14, from 9:30 A.M. ET/8:30 A.M. CT - 11 A.M. ET/10 A.M. CT. Voices from the Field will be shared by Jefferson County Public Schools, Portland Elementary Principal Michelle Perkins and State Literacy Coaching Specialist Brittany Jones beginning at 10:15 a.m. ET, featuring Intellectual Preparation through Internalization. Intellectual preparation is key to deepening the instructional impact of a high-quality instructional resource. Through the lens of internalization, participants will explore how literacy leaders can thoughtfully engage teachers with content, anticipate student thinking and align instructional moves with learning goals. 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.
To join, register for DEL Office Hours here.
 Request for Applications (RFA) Issued: 2027 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for the fiscal year 2027 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund: Read to Achieve Grant. Kentucky public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf also are eligible to apply.
The RFA can be found on the Competitive Grants from KDE webpage.
As specified in KRS 158.792, the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention fund is created to help teachers and library media specialists improve the reading skills of struggling readers in kindergarten through grade three (3). The KDE anticipates funding approximately 150 schools at an estimated $70,000 per year for a two-year period to support the following:
- School-wide use of a multi-tiered system of supports for students in grades K-3;
- High-quality curriculum-based professional learning for administrators and K-3 reading instructional staff in their approved comprehensive schoolwide reading program aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing;
- High-quality professional learning for administrators and K-3 reading instructional staff in the administration and understanding of universal screener and diagnostic assessment data and progress monitoring; and
- High-quality professional learning in building knowledge in the cognitive processes involved in learning how to read, as well as implementing the essential components of reading and evidence-based instructional practices to support the reading-writing connection.
Important Dates
- November 3, 4 p.m. ET: Application submission deadline. All applications must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
- Review the links within the RFA for further guidance when writing the submission. If you have any questions, contact
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KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
From the white paper, Table 1: A Comparison of Acceleration and Remediation.
ICYMI: White Paper: Learning Acceleration in Literacy Instruction
White Paper: Learning Acceleration in Literacy Instruction is now available to address some of the common challenges educators face when considering how to accelerate student progress toward proficiency. This white paper intends to help educators understand what is meant by learning acceleration, how it differs from remediation and how to develop an effective acceleration model.
Reminder: Graphic Available Depicting Critical Components of Literacy Instruction
Download and print the Critical Components of Literacy Instruction graphic—your quick guide to effective literacy practices. Use the graphic as a stand alone resource or access the Literacy at a Glance Collection to explore each component.
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