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Developing Skilled Middle and High School Readers Webinar Series Session 4 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:
How Do We Learn to Read? Exploring Theoretical Frameworks for Reading Development 

Session 2:
Decoding Multisyllabic Words within Complex, Grade-Level Texts 

Session 3:
Fluency Building within Complex, Grade-Level Texts   

Session 4: Now Available!
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.