Kentucky Reading Association-IRA Advocacy Award Application 2013-2014

Kentucky Reading AssociationAdvocacy Award Application

2013-2014

“To Be A Voice for Literacy”www.kyreading.org

1

IRA Advocacy Award Application Kentucky Reading Association

Table of Contents

Description Page Number

Cover page 1

Table of Contents 2

Cover Letter 3

Award Application 4-‐7

EDUCATE SECTION

E1 Print Articles 9-‐12

E2 Conference Sessions 13-‐22

E8 Webpage 23

E9 Legislative Session 24

E14 Other Education Efforts 25-‐26

ORGAINZE SECTION

O1 Action Plan 28-‐30

O2 Advisory Board 31-‐32

O5 Coalition 33-‐37

O8 Representative-‐IRA Legislative Workshop 38-‐39

O10 Other Organization Efforts 40-‐46

ACTIVATE SECTION

A4 Invite Officials to School 48

A9 Reception to Honor 49-‐51

A11 Luncheon 52-‐55

A12 Media Resources 56

A13 Other Activate Efforts 57-‐64

www.kyreading.org

2

To the IRA Advocacy Award Program Committee: Enclosed you will find our application for the Kentucky Reading Association’s participation in the 2013-‐2014 IRA Advocacy Award. The prerequisites and at least five items in the three categories of Educate, Organize, and Activate are included. For each entry, we have provided a description and at least one piece of evidence. Our identified issue is Kentucky Senate Bill 1, which is the piece of legislation that brought the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (Common Core Standards), a revised assessment system including program reviews, and a new teacher evaluation system. Senate Bill 1 also emphasizes literacy education. The Kentucky Reading Association has been instrumental in helping teachers understand and implement the literacy aspects of Senate Bill 1. In Kentucky, connections and collaboration are extremely important. School districts, universities, the Kentucky Department of Education, and other state organizations work together in educational partnerships on a regular basis. As an example, statewide literacy development is often facilitated by the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) in conjunction with the Kentucky Reading Association. CCLD was established by the Kentucky state legislature in 1998 to be a literacy clearinghouse and to lead professional development and state literacy initiatives. All the leaders of CCLD are KRA members, and KRA is an official co-‐sponsor of many state literacy events. In addition, KRA board members represent various state organizations. In this application, you will see numerous evidence of these types of partnerships. As with any application of this type, there are many more details than can be included in this document. We appreciate your time and consideration of this application. Best regards, Brenda J. Overturf KRA Advocacy Chair

3

Advocacy AwardGuidelines

This award is presented annually to state and provincial councils that demonstrate how they are working to affect educational policy and legislation through effective advocacy at the local, state/provincial, and/or national levels.

The International Reading Association supports and encourages its members to take an active role in educational advocacy on the part of its 1,100 councils and affiliates. Although the Association itself neither supports nor rewards specific political positions, it does recognize that its membership is diverse and that a variety of advocacy positions taken by members may be appropriate—even essential—for the effective influencing of public educational policy in all regions.

State and provincial associations participating in the IRA Advocacy Award program must qualify by completing the program prerequisites and five items in each of these three categories: Educate, Organize, Activate. On the award form, place a check mark beside each item completed during the past membership year, July 1 through June 30. Attach documentation providing evidence of these council activities, including dates when activities were conducted. One piece of documentation is required for each of the 15 required items. Use each documentation only once; do not cross- reference. Please note the corresponding award category item number in the upper-right corner of each document you submit.

The completed application and all documented data must be sent by...

October 31This information may also be sent via e-mail to [email protected].

Send materials to

ADVOCACY AWARDINTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION

800 BARKSDALE ROADPO BOX 8139

NEWARK, DE 19714-8139USA

TELEPHONE: 302-731-1600FAX: 302-731-1057

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Instructions

4

The completion of two prerequisites is necessary to determine whether a council is eligible to apply for the IRA Advocacy Award. First, a council must have a Legislative Chair and a functioning Legislative Committee. Second, a council must have a specific issue(s) that it has focused on and/or explored during the previous year.

p P1. Submit the names and addresses of Legislative Committee members. List the first three (minimum three) on the sheet below, and list any additional members on a separate sheet.

Date submitted: _______________________

Legislative Chair: ____________________________ _____________________________________ Name Business Phone/Fax

____________________________ ____________________________________ Street Address Home Phone

____________________________ _____________________________________ City, State, and Zip/Postal Code E-mail

Legislative Committee Members:

__________________________________________ __________________________________________Name Business Phone/Fax

__________________________________________ __________________________________________Street Address Home Phone

__________________________________________ __________________________________________City, State, and Zip/Postal Code E-mail







Council President:

__________________________________________ __________________________________________Name Signature (must be included with application)

__________________________________________ __________________________________________Street Address Phone


Prerequisites

security reasons .The information is included in the official application. Advocacy Award

5

* Personal information for committee members has been deleted from this online trial version submission for

p P2. Identify a specific issue the council has addressed through legislative advocacy activities during the past year. 1) Describe the issue, 2) Detail its importance to council members, and 3) Explain what effect these activities have had on policy or on individuals and/or councils.

The council must demonstrate significant efforts to educate members and/or others about advocacy skills and specific legislative issues. To qualify for the award program, the council must complete five items in this category:

p E1. print articles in state/provincial newsletter or journals or on organization’s website or listserv

p E2. present conference sessions on legislative issues

p E3. present advocacy skill-building workshops to members

p E4. send e-mail updates on advocacy issues and legislative alerts

p E5. develop and distribute resource packets on advocacy

p E6. write policy statements on specific legislative issues

p E7. send fax broadcasts on advocacy issues

p E8. develop and maintain webpage section on legislative issues

p E9. attend/observe state/provincial legislature in session

p E10. write letters to editors about educational and legislative concerns

p E11. write op-ed pieces about educational and legislative concerns

p E12. present on educational legislation at PTA or other civic meetings

p E13. conduct legislative education session at state/provincial leadershipworkshop and/or at state/provincial conference or convention

p E14. other educational efforts (please list)

Educate

Advocacy Award

6

The council must show evidence of an organizational plan that promotes a commitment to building advocacy skills within the membership. To qualify for the award program, the council must complete five items in this category:

p O1. develop action plan to reach specific goals

p O2. develop Advisory Board for Legislative Committee

p O3. build a service network within council state or province (network should not be limited to the council’s legislative committee)

p O4. recruit legislative action team representative in all districts within state/province

p O5. build or participate in a coalition with other organizations to advocate for educational and legislative concerns and the like for all under Activate

p O6. establish a system for education and action (e.g., what are the procedures for sharing and spreading information to members in the network?)

p O7. send action alerts to members

p O8. send representative to IRA Legislative Workshop

p O9. organize and present a legislative session or strand of sessions at the state/provincial leadership workshop

p O10. other organizational systems (please list and document)

_________________________________________________________________________

The council must show evidence of involving the membership and others in activities related to educational legislation. To qualify for the award program, the council must complete five items in this category:

p A1. arrange for legislative or advocacy booth at state/provincial conference

p A2. implement letter-writing, e-mail, and/or fax campaign

p A3. implement phone-call campaign

p A4. invite key officials to visit a school or district

p A5. make personal visits to legislators

p A6. give testimony to legislative committee or state/provincial board of education

p A7. invite legislative officials to speak at meetings/conferences

p A8. arrange a “Meet Your Representative” meeting

p A9. arrange reception, breakfast, lunch, or dinner to honor official

p A10. give a Legislator of the Year award

p A11. hold informational breakfast on various topics for legislators

p A12. utilize media resources

p A13. other activation efforts (please list)

Organize

Activate

Advocacy Award

00-70 CAS 9/117

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application

2013-‐2014

EDUCATE

E

8

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Educate: E.1

E1. Articles in the Kentucky Reading Journal

The Kentucky Reading Journal is a vehicle for professional learning for members and the general public. The Winter 2013/2014 theme was “Literacy Challenges: Issues that Impact Student Success in Reading.” This issue contained a number of articles related to the implementation of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (Senate Bill 1). It can be found at:

E1

9

http://viewer.epageview.com/Viewer.aspx?docid=4fff1759-76b6-4c7a-b9ec-a2f5009c36a3

http://viewer.epageview.com/Viewer.aspx?docid=4fff1759-76b6-4c7a-b9ec-a2f5009c36a3

E1

10


(Content of email below)

Dear Friends of KRA, It is my pleasure to announce the publication of the latest edition of the Kentucky Reading Journal. Editor Ginni Fair has assembled a wonderful collection of articles and reviews that are sure to enlighten and entertain around the theme of “Literacy Challenges: Issues that Impact Student Success in Reading.”

The Winter 2013/2014 edition contains:

·∙ “Promoting Multi-‐Generational Literacy” by Margaret Moore, Ed.D., an exploration of the integral role grandparents can play in literacy development

·∙ “Reading Fluency: The Importance of Including Parents in the Process of Sight Word Recognition” by Kelly McMaine, a home tutoring case study exploring how to develop fluency -‐ a predictor of later reading success -‐ for all students, including those from homes with limited English proficiency

·∙ “Finding a Happy Place on the Pendulum: Teaching Grammar and Language in Context” by Angie Madden, Ed.D., research-‐based findings on the possibilities a student-‐responsive writing workshop approach affords for successful grammar and language instruction

·∙ “Social and Academic Language Development: Effective Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners” by Myranda Peterson, an examination of two approaches to vocabulary acquisition for the more than 1 billion people worldwide who are learning English as a second language

·∙ “Picture Books for Teaching About Diversity: Planning Effective Instruction” by M. Gail Hickey, Ed.D., a resource-‐packed guide for learning culture and history through well-‐planned lessons that harness the

E1

11

power of visual literacy

·∙ “Noticing and Noting in Nonfiction Too” by Gill Hunter, Ph.D., the journey of a couple of middle school teachers in rural Kentucky as they discover the ways in which readers navigate non-‐fiction text and work to develop student-‐friendly approaches to making meaning

·∙ “A Review of Selected 2013 Middle School Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominees” by Brittany Napier and Model Middle School students, video book talks featuring Shelter (Coben, 2013), The False Prince (Neilsen, 2012), Lincoln’s Last Days: the Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever (O’Reilly, 2012), and The Ghost of Graylock (Poblocki, 2012)

I know that you will enjoy reading through the e-‐publication and learning from each piece in the collection. Remember to raise your voice for literacy by sharing the KRJ link with your colleagues.

You will also find the call for new manuscripts in the next edition of the KRJ on p. 57 and a KRA membership form on p. 58.

Please note the following correction to page 2, “2013-‐2014 Kentucky Reading Association Executive Board”:

President-‐elect Laurie Henry

Vice-‐President Peggy Stirsman

Congratulations to Ginni Fair and all of those who contributed to the latest edition of the KENTUCKY READING JOURNAL. The KRA board and members appreciate and will benefit from your research and writing.

“To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.” -‐-‐ A C Grayling, Financial Times (in a review of A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel)

Soar away,

Robin Hebert KRA President, 2013-‐14

E1

12


E2. Present conference sessions on legislative issues

The 2013 Kentucky Reading Association conference had the theme of “Literacy without Borders.” Much of the conference focused on successful implementation of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards (Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts).

Through conference advertising, we emphasized literacy issues concerning Kentucky Senate Bill 1. The conference included Keynote sessions on the Common Core State Standards, plus a variety of concurrent sessions focused on components of the standards, including sessions using educational technology. Strategies for special education, middle and high school literacy, storytelling related to the standards, and other areas were publicized. KRA also hosted book clubs on books related to the standards.

Evidence for E2: Conference flyers and program information

E2

13

kentucky reading association annual conference

“literacy without borders”october 17-19, 2013

hyatt/lexington centerlexington, ky

please join us for the 50th

For more information, including registration, please visit:

www.kyreading.org

don leu

Lisa

Zawilinski

Elizabeth A.(Betsy) Baker

Kentucky Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association

50years

Donald J. Leu is the John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology and holds a joint appointment in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. He is also Director of the New Literacies Research Lab at the University of Connecticut, a former President of the National Reading Conference and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association. A graduate of Michigan State, Harvard, and Berkeley, Don’s work focuses on the new skills and strategies required to read, write, and learn with Internet technologies and the best instructional practices that prepare students for these new literacies.

Lisa Zawilinski teaches literacy methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Lisa provides practical, research-based methods for helping young children develop literacy skills and strategies across various learning contexts. She embeds Internet technologies within instruction with a focus on student variability. Zawilinski examines the skills and strategies necessary for elementary grade students to communicate to share and gather information on the Internet. She also examines how best to support preservice teachers as they explore and embed Internet technologies within their teaching. Her most recent study of elementary grade students explores the use of a blog for sharing information between �rst and �fth graders.

Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Baker is an assistant professor of literacy education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She researches the impact of technology on theories of literacy, literacy acquisition, and literacy development. She also develops digital literacy portfolios and investigates the impact of their use for case-based teacher education and as alternate forms of assessment.

Presenters with

Educational Technology Focus

E2

14






www.kyreading.org

Elizabeth A.

(Betsy) Baker

Kentucky Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association

Nelson Lauver

50years

Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Baker is an assistant professor of literacy education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She researches the impact of technology on theories of literacy, literacy acquisition, and literacy development. She also develops digital literacy portfolios and investigates the impact of their use for case-based teacher education and as alternate forms of assessment.

Presenters with

special education Focus

At age 29, with the help of a very special educator, Nelson Lauver was diagnosed with dyslexia and made it his goal to �nally learn to read and write. In the 18 months that followed, intense struggle, burning desire and a never-give-up attitude enabled him to achieve his goal, and change his life. Nelson learned to read and write, and that was just the start. With the gift of literacy, a new world suddenly opened up to him.

Today Nelson Lauver is an acclaimed broadcaster, speaker, humorist, award-winning narrator, author and advocate for literacy and disabilities awareness. Nelson has become a master communicator with a powerful message that he shares with radio and Internet listeners and live audiences around the world.

There will be additional presentations by state special education experts.

E2

15






www.kyreading.orgKentucky Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association

Nelson Lauver

Michael Lockett

50years

Michael Lockett is a teller of traditional tales in a non-traditional manner. Mike is a lifelong storyteller and had added writing children's books to his bio. Lockett has been telling stories for 40 years in his positions as a storyteller, teacher, principal, central o�ce administrator and educational consultant. Because he lives in the small town of Normal, Illinois, he enjoys being called "The Normal Storyteller." But, there is little that is NORMAL about Mike. He brings high energy and creative uses of audio sound e�ects to his family friendly stories. Mike has given more than 3,000 presentations and workshops in 27 states across the United States and as far away as eastern Asia. He has performed in fourteen countries. Dr. Lockett has published eight children's bilingual picture books (Chinese and English).

Presenters with

storytelling Focus

At age 29, with the help of a very special educator, Nelson Lauver was diagnosed with dyslexia and made it his goal to �nally learn to read and write. In the 18 months that followed, intense struggle, burning desire and a never-give-up attitude enabled him to achieve his goal, and change his life. Nelson learned to read and write, and that was just the start. With the gift of literacy, a new world suddenly opened up to him.

Today Nelson Lauver is an acclaimed broadcaster, speaker, humorist, award-winning narrator, author and advocate for literacy and disabilities awareness. Nelson has become a master communicator with a powerful message that he shares with radio and Internet listeners and live audiences around the world.

There will be additional presentations by national and state experts.

16

kentucky reading association annual conferencE





www.kyreading.orgKentucky Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association

50years

Donald J. Leu is the John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology and holds a joint appointment in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Psychology at the University of

Connecticut. He is also Director of the New Literacies Research Lab at the University of Connecticut, a former President of the National Reading Conference and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association. A graduate of Michigan State, Harvard, and Berkeley, Don’s work focuses on the new skills and strategies required to read, write, and learn with Internet technologies and the best instructional practices that prepare students for these new literacies.

Lisa Zawilinski teaches literacy methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Lisa provides practical, research-based methods for helping young children develop literacy skills and strategies across various learning contexts. She embeds Internet technologies within instruction with a focus on student variability. Zawilinski examines the skills and strategies necessary for elementary grade students to communicate to share and gather information on the Internet. She also examines how best to support preservice teachers as they explore and embed Internet technologies within their teaching. Her most recent study of elementary grade students explores the use of a blog for sharing information between �rst and �fth graders.

Maureen McLaughlin is a Professor of Reading Education at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Prior to earning her doctorate at Boston University, Maureen was a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and department chair in a public school system. She has authored numerous publications including Guided Comprehension in the Primary Grades (2003), served on editorial review boards, and been a committee chair for both the National Reading Conference and the International Reading Association. She was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association. A frequent speaker at international, national, and state conferences, Maureen is a consultant to school districts and universities nationwide.

Brenda Overturf is the president of Literacy Perspectives, LLC, a literacy consulting company that specializes in professional development in literacy and

language arts. Brenda has a wide background in literacy

education, including: elementary classroom teacher, middle school language arts teacher, district Reading Coordinator, University of Louisville faculty member in literacy, literacy grant writer, and author of articles & book chapters. Brenda's educational experiences and ability to work with teachers, administrators, university faculty, state agency representatives and community members gives her a unique perspective on literacy learning and professional development.

brenda

overturf maureen mCclaughlin

don leu Lisa Zawilinski

Presenters with

middle & high school Focus

E2

17

Teaching with the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times by Leu, Leu, & Coiro Each chapter begins with a classroom scenario and continues with several other examples of how teachers are using the Internet to bring the excitement of learning and discovery to their classes. You see how others are using the Internet in new ways, how you can use the Internet thoughtfully in classroom contexts and how to create opportunities for students to share their own expertise with new literacies.

The New Literacies edited by Elizabeth Baker includes contributions from leading scholars; this compelling volume offers fresh insights into literacy teaching and learning—and the changing nature of literacy itself—in today's K–12 classrooms. The focus is on varied technologies and literacies such as social networking sites, text messaging, and online communities. Cutting-edge approaches to integrating technology into traditional, print-centered reading and writing instruction are described. Also discussed are ways to teach the new skills and strategies that students need to engage effectively with digital texts.

Word Nerds by Brenda Overturf takes you inside classrooms at a high-poverty urban school and shows how two teachers implement creative, flexible vocabulary instruction that improves their students' word knowledge and confidence, enhances classroom community, and increases achievement. With support from literacy specialist Brenda Overturf, Leslie Montgomery and Margot Holmes Smith weave vocabulary into each school day using multisensory instruction that includes music, art, literature, movement, games, drama, writing, test-taking skills, and technology. Along the way, they turn their students into lovers of language.

Guided Comprehension in the Primary Grades by Maureen McLaughlin In comprehension centers, small groups, partners, or individual students find purposeful, authentic settings for applying their comprehension strategies through reading, writing, and discussion. Here, the author explains primary-level centers and their purpose, outlines issues of organization and management, and describes and gives sample activities for a variety of centers.

The Common Core: Teaching K-5 Students to Meet the Reading Standards—McLaughlin and Overturf explain the key points of the CCSS and describe how to use the Standards effectively in K-5 instruction. The authors delve into important topics such as assessment, implementation, and curriculum—as well as the implications of Common Core for beginning readers and special populations such as English learners, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented students. The second part of this book is even more exciting: a detailed look at each of the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading, combined with practical guidance on how to use those Standards to teach your students.

The Common Core: Teaching 6-8 Students to Meet the Reading Standards— Similar to content in the text described above, McLaughlin and Overturf explain the key points of the CCSS and describe how to use the Standards effectively in instruction in grades 6-12. In both text, the authors make certain that each Standard is aligned with accessible, appropriate, research-based strategies to help you integrate the ELA Standards into a series of rich, connected, instructional tasks.

Most Unlikely to Succeed by Nelson Lauver blends humor, storytelling, irony, and raw emotion as it offers inspiration and shares such powerful life lessons as:-Finding the strength to get back up after being knocked down -Moving past your fears and discovering your voice -Learning to champion your own cause -Believing in yourself when no one else does -Overcoming insurmountable obstacles


www.surveymonkey.com/s/KRAbookclubs2013

KR

A C

ON

FE

RE

NC

E B

OO

K C

LUB

SE2

18

Literacy Without Borderswww.kyreading.org 1

Kentucky Reading Associationconference

october 18-20, 2012Lexington, KY

Hyatt & Convention CenterKentucky Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association

50years

literacy without borders


October 17-19, 2013Hyatt / lexington center

Lexington, Kentucky

celebrating 50 years of service

E2

19

Literacy Without Borderswww.kyreading.org2

Dear Friends,

What an honor that you have chosen to join us for “Literacy Without Borders,” the 50th Annual Kentucky Reading Association Conference! The rest of the KRA Board and I extend you a warm Bluegrass welcome, and we are excited about this grand opportunity to grow as teachers, professionals, and leaders and to serve as advocates for literacy in the Commonwealth and beyond.

This year, we have so much to celebrate within our organization and state. First of all, this year’s conference offers the opportunity to focus on the rich history of KRA. As one of the oldest state councils of the International Reading Association, we are proud of all that has been accomplished throughout KRA’s first 50 years. We have hosted annual state and regional conferences, where untold numbers of teachers have been challenged and inspired; we have supported educators in Kentucky through grant and research programs; and we have advocated for stronger legislation and funding for Kentucky students and teachers, to name just a few. Of course, these endeavors bore fruit because of the hard work and dedication of the many KRA leaders and members throughout the years, several of whom have joined us for this 50th Annual Conference. While you’re here, I hope that you will take advantage of the chance to talk with some of these KRA pioneers and visionaries; no doubt, you’ll be inspired to see how you can get more involved and serve as a voice for literacy in Kentucky and beyond, as well.

Dr. Laurie Henry, KRA Vice-President and this year’s Conference Chair, has assembled a great line-up of speakers and events that are sure to delight, educate, and enthuse.

• THURSDAY, you don’t want to miss the pre-conference sessions featuring 1) Betsy Baker from the Universityof Missouri-Columbia who researches the impact of technology on literacy, and 2) Nelson Lauver, acclaimedbroadcaster, speaker, humorist, award-winning narrator, author and advocate for literacy and disabilities awareness.Tickets are still available for these events at the registration booth.

• FRIDAY morning’s General Session features Don Leu, the Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology at the Universityof Connecticut, who will share new skills and strategies required to read, write, and learn with Internet technologiesand the best instructional practices that prepare students for these new literacies. Friday afternoon, please don’tmiss Suzy Kline, the author of the popular Herbie Jones and Horrible Harry series, at the general session. As always,you’ll want to join the fun at the Author’s Luncheon and Reception, where you will have the opportunity to talk withmore than 15 popular authors. Tickets are available for this event at the registration booth.

• SATURDAY, we’ll hear from Brenda Overturf and Maureen McLaughlin, co-authors of the popular Common Core:Teaching K-5 Students to Meet the Reading Standards. The closing session will feature Mike Lockett, popularchildren’s author and storyteller. Finally, you will want to get your ticket today for the Kentucky Bluegrass AwardsLuncheon on Saturday, with Kentucky’s own very special guest, George Ella Lyon.

While you are here enjoying the sights and sounds of Lexington’s beautiful downtown, please take advantage of the conference’s exhibit area, where you can preview and purchase the latest literacy resources. Consult the linked schedule for more conference details and events: KRA2013.sched.org

From all of us at KRA, we thank you for being here to celebrate “Literacy Without Borders” with us, and we hope that you leave the conference inspired and energized to be a voice for literacy!

Best regards,

Robin HebertKRA President, 2013-2014

KRA PRESIDENT‘S MESSAGEE2

20

Literacy Without Borderswww.kyreading.org36

Saturday, October 19, 20138:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Bluegrass Ballroom 2

Recognition of Past KRA Presidents

MaureenMcLaughlin&BrendaOverturfThe Common Core: Teaching Students to Meet the

Reading Standards

As we plan for literacy instruction in a Standards-based classroom, it continues to be important to teach students to be strategic readers as well as engage in instruction with more challenging texts. In this keynote address, Maureen McLaughlin and Brenda Overturf, co-authors of three IRA books on teaching students to meet the Reading Standards, will share methods to incorporate the teaching of comprehension strategies and the expectations of the Common Core. By integrating Standards with a key focus on comprehension, Maureen and Brenda will demonstrate ways to help K-12 students meet the Reading Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.

General Session

E2

21

Literacy Without Borderswww.kyreading.org 37

Saturday 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

BrendaOverturf,LeslieMontgomery,MargotHolmesSmithTeaching Vocabulary So Kids Will Beg for MoreThoroughbred 1Sponsored in part by Stenhouse Publishers

Along with the English Language Arts Standards comes a new focus on vocabulary acquisition, interpretation, and use. Brenda Overturf, an author of Word Nerds: Teaching Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary, will demonstrate how to develop creative, flexible vocabulary instruction that improves students’ word knowledge and confidence, enhances classroom community, and increases achievement. Brenda will share 10 research-based ideas for effective vocabulary instruction and introduce a five-part teaching plan—introducing new words in context, adding related synonyms and antonyms, engaging students in several days of active learning, celebrating new words, and assessing vocabulary development. Teachers of grades K-6, special education, and English Learners will learn how to weave vocabulary into each school day using multisensory instruction that includes music, art, literature, movement, games, drama, writing, test-taking skills, and technology.

SuzyKlineUsing Writing Workshop in Your ClassroomThoroughbred 4

Learn hands-on from author Suzy Kline about using a writing workshop in your classroom.

Extended Sessions

E2

22


E8. Develop and maintain webpage section on legislative issues

The Kentucky Reading Association maintains an advocacy web page as part of the KRA website.

Evidence for E8: Screen shot of KRA Advocacy web page and link to webpage

http://www.kyreading.org/advocacy

E8

23


E9. Attend/observe state legislature in session

A group of Kentucky Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders (KRA members) hosted a statewide Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2014.

E9

24

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Educate: E.14 a & b

E14a. Kentucky advocacy session at 2014 IRA conference—session 02333

Keith Lyons (KY Collaborative Center for Literacy Development and KRA membership chair), Erin Wobbekind (CCLD Adolescent Literacy Initiatives Director and KRA local council treasurer), and Susan Rieber (Chief of Staff for the Kentucky Governor and First Lady) presented a joint session on the process used to organize a statewide literacy celebration that has turned into an annual event. Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week is the culmination of a partnership between the Fjrst Lady of Kentucky, Jane Beshear (a former middle school teacher), and numerous key literacy/education organizations (Kentucky Reading Association is one of these organizations). The session depicted the organization, planning, and implementation phases, as well as the strengths and challenges that have helped enhance the yearly event. They shared successful community and business partnerships that continue to be formed to work with educators to promote learner achievement and the requirements of Senate Bill 1 in literacy.

Evidence for E14a: IRA conference session description from 2014 program book

E14

25

E14b. Reading Recovery Council of North America Teacher Leader Institute session

KRA board member Keith Lyons and Susan Rieber, Chief of Staff to Kentucky’s Governor and First Lady, were invited to present at the national Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Institute in Chicago (Bolingbrook), IL in June 2014. The presentation consisted of sharing Kentucky’s grassroots advocacy efforts, which included the annual statewide Kentucky Literacy Celebration (KLC) week. The Kentucky Reading Association, along with the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development and the First Lady of Kentucky Jane Beshear, cofounded this event. KLC focuses on literacy successes and highlights challenges Kentucky still faces in literacy for all its residents. Many Kentucky Senate Bill 1 points are highlighted during this annual celebration and in this national presentation, specifically sharing how individuals may initiate and engage in grassroots literacy advocacy endeavors.

E14

26

http://readingrecovery.org/conferences-a-events/teacher-leader-institute/tli-handouts

http://readingrecovery.org/conferences-a-events/teacher-leader-institute/tli-handouts


2013-‐2014

ORGANIZE

O

27

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Organize: O.1

O1. Develop action plan to reach specific goals.

KRA executive board committed to re-‐constituting advocacy efforts in the state through an organized legislative committee and appointment of a dedicated board seat for an advocacy chair.

Evidence for O1: Action plan for 2013-‐2014 distributed at KRA Leadership Workshop

O1

28

Mission Statement: The KRA exists to

• encourage lifelong reading for pleasure and learning,• provide resources and information related to literacy,• and promote research-‐based instructional practices through high-‐quality professional growth and opportunities.

Goals: 1) Document organizational history (storage/retrieval system)2) Standardize and improve marketing/branding3) Provide professional development4) Strengthen local council/state support5) Communicate with partners and members more consistently

COMMITTEES & TASK FORCE: Decide on 3-‐5 priorities that will be completed this year. Goals should be measureable, attainable, and specific. Be sure to include a budget to support the plan. Is $$$ allotted in the budget? What funding source could be tapped?

Organizational History Task Force: Roxanne Spencer, Peggy Stirsman, Laura Crafton

1. Identify a contact person at Murray State University2. Utilize PALS to help organize information3. Designate a Dropbox Manager4. Develop a timeline: what are the most pertinent pieces that need to be captured before the conference? After?

Strengthen Local Councils: Laura Crafton, Peggy Stirsman, Diana Porter, Janet Walker, Christina Warinner, Sara Jennings, Murray/Lincoln Heritage

Rep

1. Develop systematic, user-‐friendly method of capturing council ideas for widespread usage (idea: Midyear Skype)

O1

29

2. Establish system in which KRA Executive Board Officers serve as local council liaisons; responsibilities may include attendance at 1+ local councilmeeting (s), technical assistance with budgeting, and support to local officers. First steps: Assign officers to councils and discuss platform/plans atnext board meeting

3. Mentor specific job-‐alike roles at summer Leadership Training4. Provide ongoing support and encouragement, such as Executive Board engaging in book club with plans to transfer this practice to local councils –

gradual release of responsibility

Marketing & Branding: Keith Lyons, Thelma Hawkins, Roxanne Spencer, Ginni Fair, Jenny Smith, Paige Sexton, Paul Prater

1. Develop standards and guidelines of protocols2. Design common template(s)3. Develop strategic marketing plan4. Highlight partnerships on website5. Develop an internship for a marketing major who will provide insight/new perspective to KRA6. Solicit grant $$$ to upgrade website7. Communicate historical information from Task Force8. Encourage local council sharing of templates in Dropbox9. Provide logo and date identifying KRA for presenters to use on materials10. Catalog information from past conferences and presidents for use by current leadership

Advocacy: Tiffany Wheeler, Laurie Henry, Cherry Boyles, Bonnie Lash Freeman, Synthia Shelby, Dorie Combs, Christina Grace, Robin Hebert

1. Work on plan for legislative luncheon during conference (see notes/proposal from Cindy Parker).

2. Discuss ways to utilize proposed website and other media outlets for advocacy efforts

3. Evaluate and prepare for IRA Advocacy Award

Professional Development: make PD more responsive to needs in our state: Robin Hebert, Angie Madden, Angela Ballinger, Lisa King, Kelly

Philbeck, Cris Crowley, Becky Woosley,

1. Conduct needs assessment: Develop survey (time, modes, survey monkey, database, survey at conference, members-‐only, value added)2. Explore PD delivery methods, including “just in time” PD, book clubs, webinars, conference streaming3. Identify local PD providers/presenters: collect speaker bios from executive board4. Expand regional PD opportunities : establish guidelines/protocols for methods and processes (i.e., cover travel cost for presenter, they print/provide

materials), develop a menu of options, explore cost associated with PD options, trial run (executive board connections to local councils)5. Create speaker page on website6. Connect to/Partner with schools/universities/educational coops

O1

30

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Organize O.2

O2. Develop Advisory Board for Legislative Committee

The Kentucky Reading Association Board of Directors acts as the Advisory Board for the KRA Advocacy Committee. The KRA board members for 2013-‐2014 represented a wide coalition of literacy and agency expertise, including local public and private school districts, Department of Defense schools (Ft. Knox/Ft. Campbell), the Kentucky Department of Education, universities, state college and technical education, KY adult education, early childhood education, and the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (a state-‐funded organization that represents a collaboration of all public universities in KY plus NCFL. One of the CCLD functions is to be an advisor and advocate for literacy initiatives in the state capital). In addition, KRA appoints one board member a year from another organization. For 2013-‐1014, the representative was from the National Center for Families Learning. Together, these board members act as an Advisory Committee to the KRA Advocacy Committee.

Evidence for O2: List of KRA board members and affiliations for 2013-‐2014.

O2

31


KRA Advisory Board for Legislative Committee (2013-‐2014)

Name Board Position Institution Diana Porter Immediate Past President Eastern Kentucky University Robin Hebert President Kentucky Department of Education Laurie Henry President-‐Elect University of Kentucky Peggy Stirsman Vice-‐President Hopkins County School District Angela Ballinger Secretary Wayne County School District Angie Madden Treasurer Eastern Kentucky University Laura Crafton State Coordinator Butler County School District Thelma Hawkins Co-‐Membership Kentucky Department of Education Keith Lyons Co-‐Membership Collaborative Center for Literacy Development Roxanne Spencer Newlsetter Western Kentucky University Ginni Fair Kentucky Reading Journal

Editor Eastern Kentucky University

Paul Prater Appointed Board Member Bath County School District Christina Grace Appointed Board Member Bath County School District Christine Sherretz Appointed Board Member Department of Defense Schools (Ft. Knox & Ft.

Campbell) Tiffany Wheeler Appointed Board Member Transylvania University Kelly Philbeck Appointed Board Member Kentucky Department of Education Cris Crowley Appointed Board Member Kentucky Adult Education Cherry Boyles Appointed Board Member Washington County School District Paige Sexton Appointed Board Member Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives Rebecca Woosley Appointed Board Member Kentucky Department of Education

O2

32


O5. Build or participate in a coalition with other organizations to advocate for educational and legislative concerns and the like for all under Activate

The Kentucky Reading Association and the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development assembled a coalition of six organizations to organize a statewide Kentucky Literacy Celebration, held March 17-‐21, 2014. The coalition of organizations represents:

• Kentucky Reading Association• Collaborative Center for Literacy Development• Office of the Kentucky First Lady• Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts• Kentucky Education Association• Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives

The KLC was established to celebrate literacy successes in Kentucky schools, libraries, communities, early childhood and adult education centers, family resource centers, and universities. Facilitated by the Kentucky Reading Association and the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development, the governor’s office designated a week in March as Kentucky Literacy Celebration. The First Lady visits schools, libraries, and community agencies throughout Kentucky, reading to students and talking with citizens about literacy. The KLC acts as a call to action for further literacy work in the state.

Evidence of O5: Kentucky Literacy Celebration Proclamation signed by Governor Steve Beshear and media press release

O5

33

O5

34

Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of the Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Parry Barrows 502.564.2611 502.382.6876 [email protected]

First Lady Jane Beshear Announces Reading List for the 2014 Kentucky Literacy Celebration

Fourth Annual Statewide Literacy Celebration is March 17-21

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March XX, 2014) – As a part of her ongoing reading recommendations initiative, First Lady Jane Beshear today announced a special reading list for the Fourth Annual Kentucky Literacy Celebration, March 17-21.

The 2014 Literacy Celebration theme is “Literacy Horizons”, and is inspired by the many wonderful literacy horizons connecting various aspects of life and learning. The celebration will involve several statewide events focused on improving literacy levels for all Kentuckians.

“Each year, it’s estimated that illiteracy costs U.S. businesses $225 billion in lost productivity,” said Mrs. Beshear. “In Kentucky, through events like the Literacy Celebration, we are making the effort to improve that number by highlighting the importance of reading and literacy for people of all ages. This year, each of my reading recommendations focuses on a science-related subject matter, to go along with the Literacy Celebration theme of exploring new horizons through reading.”

2014 Literacy Week Reading Recommendations

1. “On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein” by Jennifer Berne (Ages 6-9) –“Einstein is known as having one of the greatest scientific minds in history, and it cameto be because he started as a boy with a big imagination. This book offers young readersan overview of Einstein’s life, including his days a child when he stood out for not

O5

35

talking and being different because of his ideas. It teaches children not only the importance of scientific discovery, but the value of being an individual.”

2. “The Alchemist War” by John Seven (Ages 10-13) – “Part of the ‘Time-TrippingFarradays’ series, this book is perfect for young science-fiction fans. It follows two 25th

century children, Dawk and Hype, as they accompany their scientist parents on theirresearch missions throughout different eras in time. In this particular story, Dawk andHype travel to Prague in the 1600’s and become wrapped in up an adventure about analchemist mystery.”

3. “The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body” by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen(Ages 4-8)– “The widely-known Magic School Bus series is a vast selection of books thatfollow the quirky teacher Ms. Frizzle and her class as she takes them on excitingadventures aboard a magic school bus to discover and explain different scientificphenomena. This selection is one of the original in the series, and gives a uniqueperspective on the inner-workings of the human body after one of the students, Arnold,swallows the school bus and the class travels throughout his stomach, intestines,bloodstream and more.”

4. “Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, andScience” by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos (Ages 12 and up) – “The scope ofthis well-researched, compelling book goes beyond the scientific history of sugar to alsoexplore its immense impact on social and political history throughout the past 200 years.It gives a thoughtful and detailed account of the powerful effects that cultivating a cropcan have on cultures and generations. This nonfiction account is for mature readers, andis certain to provide readers with a different perspective on history.”

5. “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle (Ages 1-3) – “The easy, rhythmic text andcolorful, collage pictures combine to make this book a favorite for very young readers.The book introduces children to different animals, the sounds they make and the activitiesthey do as they visit a spider as she is spinning her web. Through the process of web-spinning, the book also teaches children the concept of hard work and how it pays off.”

6. “Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy” by MarkWeakland (Ages 8-10) – “Energy powers so many things in our everyday lives – fromthe cars we drive in, to the devices we communicate with to gadgets we work and playon. This book teaches readers about energy consumption and the importance of energyefficiency through exploring new and unique sources of energy.”

7. “Madame Curie: A Biography” by Eve Curie (Ages 13 and up) – “Written by herdaughter, this biography chronicles Madame Curies’ legendary achievements in science,including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes inphysics and chemistry. This story spotlights Curie’s remarkable life as the first womanscientist to win worldwide acclaim, and will offer inspiration to young girls seeking acareer in science or any other male-dominated field of work.”

O5

36

8. “The Moon Book” by Gail Gibbons (Ages 5 and up) – “This fun, simple read givesstudents a glimpse in to the scientific world of astronomy. Through artwork and easilyunderstandable explanations, the book describes the different movement and phases ofthe moon, how the moon is Earth’s only satellite and how humans have observed andexplored it over the years.”

9. “Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World” by Elizabeth Rusch (Ages7-10) – “Thomas Edison’s name may be better known, but as the man who madealternating current a practical means of delivering electrical power, Tesla has had a fargreater impact on the modern world. This book will introduce young readers to thelesser-known Nikola Tesla and how his inventions changed the world. Without Tesla,remote controls, X-rays, cell phones and even the radio may not have existed.”

10. “Growing Vegetable Soup” by Lois Ehlert (Ages 4-8) – “This vivid and colorfulpicture book gives children a wonderful perspective on the joy of gardening and theimportance of nutrition. It offers a fresh take on the growing cycle and will encouragereaders to want to learn more about the world of plants, and even inspire them to createtheir own gardens.”

Mrs. Beshear will be traveling across the state during Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week to visit a number of schools, adult education centers, and libraries to promote reading education and learn about community literacy programs. She will be visiting the following Kentucky cities on the below dates:

• Monday, March 17 – Hopkinsville, Fulton, Hickman• Tuesday, March 18 – Springfield, Lexington• Wednesday, March 19 – Dayton, Burlington, Ryland Heights• Thursday, March 20 – Stanford, Waynesburg, Williamsburg• Friday, March 21 – Greenup, Argillite

To learn more about the Kentucky Literacy Celebration, visit http://www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate2014 .

###

O5

37

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Organize: O.8

O.8: Send representative to IRA Legislative Workshop

Keith Lyons, KRA board member, participated in the IRA-‐sponsored Virtual Legislative Workshop (November 2013) hosted by Rich Long. (Please see email trail below) Keith shared the information garnered from the workshop at the KRA Executive Board meeting January 11, 2014. The information was used to determine compatibility of IRA and KRA advocacy goals, as well as guide the KRA advocacy endeavors for the remainder of the council year and the 2014-‐2015 planning.

Evidence for O8: Email exchange with Rich Long

O8

38

O8

39


O10. Kentucky Reading Project Share Fair

Dr. Brenda Overturf, past president of the Kentucky Reading Association and IRA Board Member 2009-‐2012, presented a keynote talk on advocating for classroom-‐based vocabulary instruction and assessment at the Kentucky Reading Project Share Fair in March 2014. The Share Fair is the state’s only K-‐12 educator-‐led professional development event focused on literacy. Vocabulary is a key component of literacy development in Senate Bill 1. Over two hundred educators representing Kentucky Reading Project participants (K-‐5) and the Adolescent Literacy Project (middle and high school) were in attendance. As a culmination to the talk, participants discussed the need for vocabulary instruction and assessment in their own settings. Kentucky Reading Association membership information was distributed.

Evidence for O10: KRP Share Fair program for March 29, 2014

O10

40

O10

41

literacy professional development reading comprehension research phonics speaking writing professional learning communities grants phonemic awareness fluency technology media early childhood understanding intervention neuroscience leadership educators schools students metacognition common standards 21st century learning special education listening academics classroom books smartphones audio visual learning sharing oral language critical thinking numeracy collaboration curriculum mathematics programming education degrees universities teachers districts principals partnerships computers pencils multicultural learning instruction differentiation letter recognition read alouds textbooks calculators content area recall mapping networking thinking processes graphic organizers digital literacies cognition online learning achievement colleges administrators gaps lifelong learning adolescent tutoring supplemental instruction research-based paper shapes geometry English ELL calculus theory diversity equity strategies assessment family involvement empowerment integrity adulthood striving readers struggling readers observation academies cadres service excellence symposium evaluation rigorous graduate elementary lessons pilot project language children models labs initiative information undergraduate outreach literacy action plan implementation resources expertise dedication constituents pre-service educators faculty teacher education individuals participants guidance behavior efficacy surveys collective consult materials kindergarten goals preschool cooperatives quality legislation advocacy recruitment tools control groups toolkit learners percentages coaching fractions outcomes measure library media specialist organizations communities parents keyboard planning incorporate impact coalition motivation high school investigate investment funding GED effectiveness creativity best practices study attainment transformation foundation knowledge professor training content change adult learners practice linking links website Internet global economics diagnostics cohorts instructors privacy anonymity public dream traditional non-traditional examples county population focus TABE attendance schoolwide improvement test scores ACT social studies completion scales physics science teaching reports integration career readiness college readiness workplace assembly conferences interaction experiences agriculture finance mentors partners book buddy ratings practical innovative re mediation response to intervention policy makers clearinghouse design access reader storytelling graphic novels comic books novellas pen protractor distance proximity alphabet colors expertise wisdom curiosity develop unit ruler discussions print transfer music art time projects adhesion relativity postulates correlations comparisons contrast expression journals figures view objects edit scholars governor templates workshop program conferences webinars one-on-one one-to-one explore data SAT committees local council copy paste next generation learning renewing support teamwork photography perspective dialogue debate bullet points conceptualization hyperbole simile limerick poem sentence diagram bookmark characters adjective dictionary thesaurus term structure noun verb C-V-C C-V-V sight words gather togetherness cohesion partner participle journey cover improve visibility increase decrease expand stakeholders targeted audiences consistency varied beliefs synonym antagonist outline notes pictures representations ideas thoughts passion compassion international state business involvement engagement institution postsecondary jumbled dyslexia antonym sounds chunking prefix suffix string cases briefs white papers job-embedded delivery newspaper articles letters envelopes stationery markers literate layout levels groups exhibit demonstration networks subject pronoun fragment peers comprehensive approach encourage supervisors technical proficient rewarding foster summary barriers specialists transition enthusiasm transparency software notebooks penmanship horizon mobility confidence conclusion mythology fiction suggestions priority silent reading identification comedy tragedy autobiography instructional approach team-teaching study circles learning environment attitude insight short hand cursive author editor publish strands responsibility counselor progress hope collection order presses communication terminology voice vocabulary tense recovery speech lead rewrite review connections store primer proposal competition grades testing value citizenship volunteer acronym organize negotiation middle school culture Montessori success performing arts campus fundamentals spelling preparations interpretation healthy conversation bookcase librarian rankings continuing education cooperation professional vision punctuation question stability celebration period comma exclamation point asterisk slash hyphen dash entomology schwa derivative angles line contribute display advise departments clusters description reliable replicable reciprocity pages replies scroll tab spaces market reference guidelines encyclopedias metaphor literal meaning place background knowledge formative relative relationships conjunction adverb function parentheses quotation semicolon colon phrases typeset pedagogy preposition articulation symmetry

AcknowledgementsThe Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of the Kentucky Reading Project (KRP) and Adolescent Literacy Project* (ALP) Directors and Teacher Leaders at each university site, as well as the staff and friends of CCLD, who give so generously of their time and talents to

ensure the success of the Share Fair. CCLD also appreciates our collaborative partners who provide resources and expertise for the Share Fair.

*formerly the Leveraged Adolescent Literacy and Learning Initiative (LALLI)

In addition, CCLD would like to thank the valuable exhibitors who have joined us this year to make available so many useful resources and tools for educators. Please take the opportunity to visit them throughout the day,

including designated break times.

Academic Edge / Big Universe / Lexia Learning / Reading Plus

Benchmark

Collaborative Center for Literacy Development

Cortland Enterprises

Heinemann Publishing

National Center for Families Learning

National Geographic

Usborne Books

Woodward Ross Jewelry

Zaner-Bloser

Share Fair program designed by Keith Lyons, Collaborative Center for Literacy Development.

Literacy HorizonsMarch 29th, 2014

Hyatt/ Lexington CenterLexington, Kentucky

O10

42

WelcomeThe Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) is pleased to sponsor the fifteenth annual Share Fair. This is a unique experience of K-12 educators gathering to focus on a common theme of literacy across the content areas. More than 200 teachers from eight university sites across the state gather today to present the Literacy Action Plans they developed and implemented during their yearlong intensive study of literacy instruction. The Share Fair provides a wonderful opportunity for educators to learn from and network with other educators who are committed to improving the literacy achievement of their students. We are delighted that you are here to celebrate and honor the successes of these educators!

CCLD is a collaboration among the following state universities:

Eastern Kentucky University Northern Kentucky University

Kentucky State University University of Kentucky

Morehead State University University of Louisville

Murray State University Western Kentucky University

and

The National Center for Families Learning

We wish to thank the following organizations who collaborate with CCLD and support the work of the Kentucky Reading Project and the Adolescent Literacy Project:

Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities

The Carnegie Learning Center

Council on Postsecondary Education

Education Professional Standards Board

Educational Cooperatives

Kentucky Association for School Administrators

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Kentucky Council of Teachers of English / Language Arts

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Education Association

Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Reading Association

Kentucky State Legislature

Kentucky Writing Project

Local School Districts

Prichard Committee

Southern Regional Education Board

Special Education Cooperatives

Our desire is that today’s experience will provide a variety of opportunities for learning, sharing, and celebration. We appreciate your attendance today and your role in increasing the literacy achievement of

Kentucky’s children.

1 of 25

O10

43

Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration Continental BreakfastSet up Poster Sessions Visit Exhibits (there will be representatives from various educational resource providers) Check out of lodging rooms

9:00 – 9:25 a.m. Meet with University Cadre in designated Breakout Rooms(see page 4 for locations)

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Sessions I – Thoroughbred 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (Lexington Center) and Franklin, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford (Hyatt Mezzanine Level)

and (each roundtable will be repeated)10:05 – 10:35 a.m.

10:35 – 11:05 a.m. Break (Visit exhibits)

11:05 – 11:35 a.m. Roundtable Sessions I – Thoroughbred 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (Lexington Center) and Franklin, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford (Hyatt Mezzanine Level)

and (each roundtable will be repeated)11:40 – 12:10 p.m.

12:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Luncheon (Regency Ballroom - Hyatt)Keynote speaker, Brenda Overturf, Ed.D.

1:35 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Networking Sessions - Grade Level (see page 4 for locations) Book signing - Brenda Overturf, Leslie Montgomery, and Margot Holmes Smith - Thoroughbred Pre-function Area

2:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. Poster Sessions – Thoroughbred Pre-function Area

3:05 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Celebrations with University Cadre in designated Breakout Rooms(same locations as morning) Take down Poster Sessions

3 of 25

O10

44

Keynote SpeakerBrenda Overturf

Brenda J. Overturf, Ed.D., was a 2009-2012 member of the International Reading Association Board of Directors. While on the board of IRA, she chaired a Common Core State Standards Task Force, and continues as chair of the IRA Common Core Standards Committee for 2012-2014. Brenda began her career as a classroom teacher, teaching 18 years at the elementary and middle school levels. She served as the Jefferson County Public Schools District Reading Coordinator for six years where she lead professional development, program design, standards implementation, curriculum alignment, and assessment systems for K-12 district-wide literacy development. From 2005-2011 she headed the University of Louisville graduate program in reading education, where she designed and taught K-12 literacy courses, chaired committees, provided leadership for literacy grants and programs, and served on state literacy task forces and initiatives. Brenda has published a number of books, including Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary (Stenhouse, 2013), The Common Core: Teaching K-5 Students to Meet the Reading Standards (IRA, 2013), The Common Core: Teaching Students in Grades 6-12 to Meet the Reading Standards (IRA, 2013), and The Common Core: Graphic Organizers to for Teaching K-12

Students to Meet the Reading Standards (IRA e-book, 2013). Brenda is currently a literacy consultant providing professional development and assistance to schools and districts nationwide as well as writing and speaking about her books.

5 of 25

“A man with a scant vocabulary will almost certainly be a weak thinker. The richer and more copious one’s vocabulary and the greater one’s awareness of fine distinctions and subtle nuances of meaning, the more fertile and precise is likely to be one’s thinking. Knowledge of things and knowledge of the words for them grow together. If you do not know the words, you can hardly know the thing.”

~ Henry Hazlitt, Thinking as a Science

O10

45

The 10 Principles of Children’s Literacy Rights1. Children have a right to appropriate early reading instruction based on their individual needs.

2. Children have a right to reading instruction that builds both the skill and the desire to read increasinglycomplex materials.

3. Children have a right to well-prepared teachers who keep their skills up to date through effectiveprofessional development.

4. Children have a right to access a wide variety of books and other reading material in classroom, school,and community libraries.

5. Children have a right to reading assessment that identifies their strengths as well as their needs andinvolves them in making decisions about their own learning.

6. Children who are struggling with reading have a right to receive intensive instruction from professionalsspecifically trained to teach reading.

7. Children have a right to reading instruction that involves parents and communities in their academiclives.

8. Children have a right to reading instruction that makes meaningful use of their first language skills.

9. Children have a right to equal access to the technology used for the improvement of readinginstruction.

10. Children have a right to classrooms that optimize learning opportunities.

(SOURCE: International Reading Association)

24 of 25

Adolescent Literacy Rights1. Adolescents need opportunities to participate in active learning environments that offer clear and

facilitative literacy instruction.

2. Adolescents need opportunities to participate in respectful environments characterized by highexpectations, trust, and care.

3. Adolescents need opportunities to engage with print and nonprint texts for a variety of purposes.

4. Adolescents need opportunities to generate and express rich understandings of ideas and concepts.

5. Adolescents need opportunities to demonstrate enthusiasm for reading and learning.

6. Adolescents need opportunities to assess their own literacy and learning competencies and direct theirfuture growth.

7. Adolescents need opportunities to connect reading with their life and their learning inside and outsideof school.

8. Adolescents need opportunities to develop critical perspectives toward what they read, view, and hear.

(SOURCE: Elizabeth Stutervant, et al, Principled Practices for Adolescent Literacy)

O10

46


2013-‐2014

ACTIVATE

A

47

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Activate: A.4

A4. Invite key officials to visit a school or district

Reading Recovery teacher leaders (KRA members) hosted Kentucky state legislators in classrooms to observe “Behind the Mirror” sessions in Reading Recovery and discuss literacy issues for struggling readers.

Evidence for A4: Photo of Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders with Representative Derrick Graham, chair of the Kentucky Interim Joint Education Committee

A4

48


A.9: Arrange a reception to honor official.

KRA Vice-‐President Peggy Stirsman coordinated with her local Pennyrile Council to recognize two Hopkins County (Madisonville, KY) elected officials for their dedication and commitment to literacy in the duties of their offices. On March 6th, 2014, Mayor David Jackson and Judge Executive Donald Carroll were honored at a local reception sponsored by the Pennyrile Council and were presented certificates of recognition.

A9

49

Kentucky Reading Association Certificate of Recognition

AWARDED TO

Judge Donald E. Carroll FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERACY ADVANCEMENT

HOPKINS COUNTY, KENTUCKY

GIVEN THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH IN THE YEAR 2014

ROBIN HEBERT, KRA PRESIDENT

A9

50

Kentucky Reading Association Certificate of Recognition

AWARDED TO

Mayor David W. Jackson FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERACY ADVANCEMENT

MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY

GIVEN THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH IN THE YEAR 2014

ROBIN HEBERT, KRA PRESIDENT

A9

51

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Activate A.11

A11. Hold informational breakfast/luncheon on various topics for legislators

The Kentucky Reading Association co-‐hosted an Early Literacy Forum at the 2013 Kentucky Reading Association conference to discuss early childhood literacy and its impact on the state. Other sponsoring organizations were the National Governor’s Association, Kentucky Department of Education, Kentucky Governor’s Association for Early Childhood, and the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development. This invitation-‐only luncheon was planned for key officials and legislators to lay the groundwork for potential legislation regarding early childhood education in Kentucky. First Lady Jane Beshear spoke about the need for early childhood literacy development.

Evidence for A11: Email invitation, flyer, and agenda

A11

52

A11

53

Early Literacy ForumThursday, October 17, 2013

Hyatt Regency, Lexington, KY 9:00 AM-1:30 PM Eastern

Early Literacy Forum #KYEarlyLitForum

Reimagining the Possibilities:

9:00-9:20 Welcome and Introductions

Overview/Purpose

Overview of Hope Street Group’s work and Polling Questions

9:20-9:40 Setting Vision - High school graduation, college & career readiness & role of early learning

Polling

9:40-10:20 National Governors Association Policy Brief and Kentucky Connections

10:20-10:30 Polling

BREAK

Anna Lovejoy, Facilitator, National Governors Association

Felicia Cumings Smith, Associate Commissioner, Office of Next Generation Learners, Kentucky Department of Education

Brian Bishop, KY Director, Hope Street Group

First Lady Jane Beshear

Amanda Szekely, National Governors AssociationTerry Tolan, Executive Director, Gov.’s Office of Early Childhood

A11

54

Early Literacy Forum

A special thank you to our sponsors:Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood

Kentucky Reading Association

Collaborative Center for Literacy Development

National Governors Association

#KYEarlyLitForum

Reimagining the Possibilities:

Thursday, October 17, 2013Hyatt Regency, Lexington, KY

9:00 AM-1:30 PM Eastern

David Dickinson, Professor, Department of Teaching & Learning, Peabody College of Education & Human Development, Vanderbilt University

NGA

Cindy Parker, Literacy Coordinator, KDE

10:30-11:15 Keynote Address & Q & A

11:15-11:45 Table Discussions and Share Out

11:45-12:05 Kentucky Literacy Plan 12:05-12:30 Table Work & Next Steps

12:30-1:30 Lunch and Networking

A11

55


A.12: Utilize media resources

A unique partnership forged between the Arby’s Foundation, Arby’s Lexington Cooperative, and Kentucky Literacy Celebration (KLC, a partnership of Kentucky Reading Association, Collaborative Center for Literacy Development, and Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear) has resulted in a multiyear large-‐scale literacy celebration. The Feed the Mind event served as an extension of the official 2014 KLC Week festivities, being held in mid-‐April. Nearly 3,500 fourth grade students from 16 school districts in the eastern and central Kentucky Arby’s cooperative service area converged on Rupp Arena in Lexington to participate in the literacy event. University of Kentucky cheerleaders, ESPN Kids Zone radio, some of the state universities’ mascots, Kentucky Teacher of the Year Holly Bloodworth, and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo shared their talents with the children and engaged them in active learning. Dignitaries from Arby’s and First Lady Jane Beshear addressed the large contingency of students and their educational leaders to inspire enthusiasm for literacy. Mrs. Beshear emphasized the importance of literacy to the students and teachers, connecting literacy, standards, and Senate Bill 1 mandates. Each child was provided with a science-‐themed book and magazine, as part of the science to literacy connection. Arby’s Foundation donated $25,000 to school backpack programs to be divided among the Feed the Mind participating schools.

This unique event was advertised and reported on via multiple media venues. A local TV station (WLEX-‐NBC) ran commercials and public service announcements prior to the event. All four local television stations (WLEX-‐NBC, WKYT-‐CBS, WTVQ-‐ABC, WDKY-‐Fox) covered the event, as well as the regional newspaper (Lexington-‐Herald Leader). Social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter) were buzzing about Feed the Mind-‐Kentucky before, during, and after the event. Below are some links to the coverage:

Press release: http://migration.kentucky.gov/newsroom/firstlady/20140416feedthemind.htm

Feed the Mind videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/499704

A12

56

Kentucky Reading Association Advocacy Award Application Activate: A.13 (a&b)

A.13: Other Activation Efforts

(a). MARCH-‐APRIL 2014: In collaboration with First Lady Jane Beshear and her staff, the Kentucky Reading Association (KRA), and the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD), partnered with other literacy and education organizations to host the fourth annual Kentucky Literacy Celebration (KLC) Week. The intent of the statewide literacy event is to designate an annual period to highlight literacy in Kentucky, celebrating accomplishments and focusing on challenges still faced as a state.

Since 2011, the Governor and First Lady have committed to this annual event to highlight literacy and the impact it has on our education, economy, and culture. As part of the festivities, Ms. Beshear embarks on numerous journeys across the state, visiting schools and education centers, participating in activities, and inviting communities and businesses to engage in the overall literacy achievement of our citizens, from birth to adulthood. Literacy is vital to learning in all content areas. Students must be able to read and comprehend in order to understand and excel in all areas of learning (math, science, history, etc.). Inclusivity is an emphasis of KLC.

This year’s events were held March 17-‐21, 2014. From Fulton to Greenup and Dayton to Williamsburg, KLC encompassed the geographic extremes of the state. KLC visits included an early childhood center, several schools, an adult education center, public libraries, and a community literacy center. One of the highlights included a visit to the Ft. Campbell Military Base and school district where they showcased their commitment to literacy.

In accordance with the 2014 central theme “Literacy Horizons,” individuals and organizations were encouraged to submit photos of horizons to demonstrate how literacy spans across all communities. The goal of KLC is to have as much participation as possible, from simply following the Facebook postings or reading a book to hosting community events.

To increase awareness and involvement, CCLD & KRA developed an online participation kit with resources and tips to maximize engagement. The kit includes an admonition to contact local legislators and/or government officials to get involved or become aware of KLC. This helps our KRA members to connect to those government entities in support of literacy for Kentucky in multiple aspects. The goal of KLC is to have as much participation as possible, from simply following the Facebook postings or reading a book to hosting community events. Over 800 literacy-‐themed events were submitted this year. (Due to “Snowmageddon 2014” in Kentucky and the effects on missed school days, submissions were accepted in Match and April for KLC literacy events.)

Evidence for A13a: KLC 2014 Participation Kit

(b) MARCH 2014: Christina Grace, KRA Board Member and Bluegrass Local Council, organized and met with the Owingsville (Bath County) mayor, Bath County Superintendent, and the two Bath County Elementary School principals to declare March “Literacy Month.”

Evidence for A13b: Article from Owingsville newspaper and official Literacy Month Proclamation from Mayor Hunt.

A13

57

www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate

Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week March 17-‐21, 2014

Kentucky Literacy Celebration is a result of collaboration among several literacy/education institutions and Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear. The intent of the event is to highlight literacy in Kentucky, celebrate the accomplishments and focus on the challenges we still face as a state. The week of March 17-‐21, 2014, has been set aside for this fourth annual statewide event. The week will be marked by a number of activities and announcements.

How you may get involved:

• Visit Kentucky Literacy Celebration website: http://www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate

• Visit Kentucky Literacy Celebration Facebook page and “Like” the page:http://www.facebook.com/celebrateliteracy

• Support the local eventso Support a local school, business, or community event

• Participate in the “Literacy Horizons” themeo Consider any horizon you can photograph. The term horizon is open to interpretation.o Continue to visit the KLC website and Facebook page in December and January for ways to use

these photos.o Invite others you know to submit photos.

• Submit any events you are aware of related to literacy during the Kentucky Literacy Celebrationweek using the online “Events Submission” form so they may be included in the daily listing of stateliteracy events, or forward the online form to event sponsors to complete and submit.

• Share the information about KLC with others in your professional and social circle. Consider invitingyour local and state government officials to participate. [Legislator identification and contactinformation may be found at: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislators.htm]This is a celebration for all Kentuckians!

LITERACY FOR ALL!!!

A13

58


PARTICIPATION KIT

The Fourth Annual Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week

“Literacy Horizons”

Welcome to the 2014 Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week that will be held March 17th-‐21st! This year’s theme of “Literacy Horizons” is inspired by the many wonderful horizons connecting various aspects of life and learning through literacy.

As you make your plans for participation in this year’s event, this kit may help you in your efforts. Contained within this packet, you will find useful, user-‐friendly resources and links.

• Participation flyer –This may be printed or shared electronically.• Press Release – This is generic to include in your event-‐specific activity.• KLC Description and Background – History of KLC Week• Links to:

o KLC Webpageo KLC Facebook pageo First Lady Jane Beshear’s PSA messageo Governor Steve Beshear’s Official KLC Proclamationo KLC logo – This is in JPG format, and it may be used in print and electronic correspondence.o Pre-‐event Participation formo Share KLC with your state legislator(s); identification and contact info may be found at:

www.lrc.ky.gov/legislators.htmo Post-‐event Participation form (coming soon)o Statewide Participation Map (by county) (coming soon)o Statewide Activities and Announcements, as submitted by participants (by county) (coming soon)

In 2011, multiple literacy and education organizations partnered with First Lady Jane Beshear to implement the first Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week. The intent of the event was to designate an annual period to highlight literacy in Kentucky, celebrating the accomplishments and focusing on the challenges still faced as a state. This continues to be the premise behind the KLC week.

All of Kentucky's citizens are invited to join by participating in or hosting a literacy-‐related activity. Schools and educational entities may plan events for their students and staff to highlight literacy. Libraries may spotlight books and authors. Communities and businesses may sponsor an activity that brings awareness to literacy issues and their relevance to workforce, economic, and cultural prosperity. Families may dedicate specific time to read together. Individuals may volunteer to share a book or help with a literacy-‐related school project. Photos of horizons may be shared. The possibilities are limitless. The goal is to have every Kentucky resident engage in a literacy event, public or private, to emphasize the importance of all aspects of literacy.

For more information, go to http://www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate or contact:

Keith Lyons Collaborative Center for Literacy Development

Marketing, Communications, Promotions Director 120 Quinton Court, Suite 200

Lexington, KY 40509 OFFICE: (859) 257-‐7996 FAX: (859) 323-‐2824

EMAIL: [email protected]

A13

59


PRESS RELEASE

(The intent is to provide you some basic information that may be incorporated into your own personalized, event-‐specific activity.)

First Lady Beshear to Visit Various Sites for Kentucky Literacy Celebration

First Lady Jane Beshear will travel across the state as a part of the fourth annual Kentucky Literacy Celebration Week March 17-‐21. Mrs. Beshear will participate in various activities to commemorate this statewide celebration focused on improving literacy levels for all Kentuckians.

The Kentucky Literacy Celebration was created by the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD) and First Lady Jane Beshear. Established by legislation in 1998, CCLD’s mission is to promote literacy and address the diverse needs of all learners through professional development for Kentucky educators and research that informs policy and practice. The celebration intends to highlight literacy in Kentucky, celebrate the accomplishments and focus on the challenges we still face as a state.

“Our Commonwealth has made great strides in recent years,” said Mrs. Beshear. “However, we still have a long way to go to increase literacy at all levels and must work on both state and local levels to promote literacy not only as an education tool, but to stay competitive in the 21st century workforce.”

Governor Steve Beshear shared the relationship between literacy and the economy. “Each year, illiteracy costs U.S. businesses $225 billion in lost productivity. In Kentucky, we’re making the effort to improve the statistics and boost literacy levels across the state by putting an emphasis on increased reading in early childhood, elementary and secondary education and for adults.”

Additional Kentucky Literacy Celebration partners include the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Education Association, and the Kentucky Reading Association.

Mrs. Beshear will visit additional literacy related activities across the state throughout the week. Individuals and entities may get involved. To learn more about the Kentucky Literacy Celebration and events, please visit http://www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate. CCLD is a collaboration among the eight state public universities and the National Center for Family Literacy. This unique center is housed and operated by the University of Kentucky College of Education.

###

A13

60


HOST INVITATION

We would like to invite you to participate in the fourth Annual Kentucky Literacy Celebration week! The intent of the event is to highlight literacy in Kentucky, celebrate the accomplishments, and focus on the challenges we still face as a state. The week of March 17-‐21, 2014, has been set aside for this fourth annual statewide event. Kentucky Literacy Celebration (KLC) is the result of collaboration among several literacy/education institutions and Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear.

The Governor and First Lady have committed to making this an annual event held around the same week each year to highlight literacy and the impact it has on our education, economy, and culture. Literacy is vital to learning in all content areas. Students must be able to read and comprehend in order to understand and excel in all areas of learning (math, science, etc.). Mrs. Beshear will be making numerous visits across the state; visiting schools and education centers, participating in activities, and inviting communities and businesses to engage in the overall literacy achievement of our citizens, from birth to adulthood.

We encourage everyone to participate. All Kentucky educational organizations, school districts, postsecondary institutions, business entities, communities, and families are being invited to join in this fourth annual event. The intent of the event is to celebrate achievements and focus on awareness relevant to literacy in the Commonwealth. It is important that all of Kentucky’s residents have opportunities to learn to read and write.

Please consider the following ways to participate: • Visit the KLC Facebook (“Kentucky Literacy Celebration”) page and “Like” the page to stay abreast of

events happening that week.• Participate in the “Literacy Horizons” photo campaign by taking a photo of any horizon in your local area.

You can submit the photo to [email protected] to be included on our Facebook page(http://www.facebook.com/celebrateliteracy).

• Consider hosting a literacy-‐related event. These may range in size, target audience/participants, andactivity.

If you and/or your group engage in an activity you would like to share or invite others to participate in, you may submit them to a central website: http://www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate. Specifics about your event may be entered on the “Pre-‐Event Submission Form” under the “Share Your Event” section. Submissions will be compiled to a list of all activities and posted to the website. Your events and support can also be shared on the “Kentucky Literacy Celebration” Facebook page. The Facebook page will feature a photo campaign centered on this year’s theme “Literacy Horizons.” Anyone may participate in the photo campaign by submitting pictures of horizons in their local area. These photos may inspire discussion topics, historical research, or writing prompts. The website has more details on this campaign.

The week chosen for this event coincides with other literacy related activities that may help inspire participation. February is African-‐American Read-‐In month (sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English) and March includes Read Across America activities (National Education Association). All activities are encouraged – from large organized events to personal reading time alone or with families and friends.

Please continue to view www.kentuckyliteracy.org/celebrate additional information about this unique statewide event. Let’s celebrate literacy for all of Kentucky!

A13

61


PRE-‐EVENT FORM

Below is a sample of the online form that may be used to share basic information about your particular literacy-‐related activity prior to its occurrence. You may submit one for each event you host

A13

62

A13

63

A13

64

Documents

Kentucky Reading Association-IRA Advocacy Award Application 2013-2014