Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 1 Materials and Recording Available Now!
As early literacy instruction in Kentucky continues to transform with structured literacy practices, Kentucky Reading Academies’ LETRS professional learning, and the Read to Succeed Act (SB 9, 2022), the Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series for grades 6-12 teachers and instructional coaches shares how structured literacy principles can positively impact middle and high school reading and writing instruction.
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, learning materials will be posted on the adolescent structured literacy webpage to provide evidence-based strategies and practices for developing skilled middle and high school readers and writers. These include:
- Monthly recordings of webinar sessions;
- Accompanying slides; and
- Corresponding participant guides.
Session 1: Now Available!
How Do We Learn to Read? Exploring Theoretical Frameworks for Reading Development
Session 2 (October)
Decoding Multisyllabic Words within Complex, Grade-Level Texts
Session 3 (November)
Fluency Building within Complex, Grade-Level Texts
Session 4 (December)
Vocabulary and Knowledge Building Essentials
Session 5 (January)
Comprehension as Both Process and Product
Session 6 (February)
Connecting Skilled Reading to Skilled Writing
Please contact ELAteam@education.ky.gov with questions.
