KSLA DC Programs

Fall 2024 Science of Reading: Using Data to Drive Instructional

Decision Making in Upper Elementary and Middle School

Thursday October 17, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Online Session through ZOOM.

Presented by Dr. Catherine Gibbons of St. Joseph’s University

FREE Act 48 Hours - Click Here to Register and ZOOM links will be sent on October 15th.

Fall 2023 Differentiated Instruction Workshop

On November 30, 2023 our President, Dr. Danielle Murray provided a presentation with a wide array of instructional tools and methods to help teachers both deepen and accelerate the growth of literacy in students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The foundational principles of this workshop exposed the essential obligations of teachers to deliver instruction that transitions students minds from what they are learning to understanding how their learning works. It was abundantly clear that every activity shifts from rote learning to cognitive growth (and motivated engagement!) in all students. Naturally, there is more in the presentation than one can put into practice the next day, so click here to access the presentation and dig deeper into how you can help your students! 

Thank you Dani for another amazing opportunity to help us help our students!!!

Winter 2023 Comprehension Workshop

On March 2, 2023, we were very fortunate to have Helen Mannion, MS, CALT provide a two-hour workshop that focused on meaningful strategies to build reading comprehension. Helen has graciously shared her presentation for your reference by clicking here. 

Thank you Helen and we look forward to celebrating your doctoral degree!!!

Winter 2022 Workshops

The Writing Revolution Book Club has become an extremely influential workshop and we truly appreciate everyone's participation and contributions. The presentation links for each date are listed below. 

January 13, 2022 Presentation

January 27, 2022 Presentation

February 10, 2022 Presentation

February 24, 2022 Presentation

March 10, 2022 Presentation

Workshop Evaluation Form

We are also working on creating an online resource that shares teacher created materials aligned with The Writing Revolution. To contribute, please either email us the PDF's or Google Share links to delawarecountyreadingcouncil@gmail.com. Thank you!

Stay tuned as we are working on more opportunities for Winter and Spring Workshops!

Spring 2021 Workshops

March 25, 2021 - Jennifer Slavick of FOSS Science provided an outstanding workshop that focused on the building of vocabulary through science instruction. Her presentation is available here, and the video is here. If you want to dig deeper, take a look at these two resources:  Magnetism and Gravity and Science Centered Language Development in Grades 3-5.

March 23, 2021 - David Soslau of the Springfield School District provided a workshop that focused on building students' love of reading.  Click here for the presentation and enjoy!  If you would like to see the full presentation video, click here.

Winter 2021 Workshops

January 21, 2021 - Marie Koethe and Mara Kelly of the Springfield School District provided an extremely helpful workshop that focused on Language Knowledge and the connections to fostering our students' growth in reading.  Click here for the presentation and enjoy!  If you would like to see the full presentation video, click here.

January 26, 2021 - Adrienne Dever of the Penn Delco School District guided a workshop that focused on how to understand, support and accommodate the challenges faced by children that are learning the English language.  If you want a comprehensive overview of the array of factors and resources, just click here and enjoy!

Spring 2020 Dinner Workshop

Unfortunately cancelled and everyone knows why!

Winter Workshop 2020

On January 16, 2020, we were very fortunate to have two sessions that focused on Writing Workshop at ranges of 1st through 3rd grade and 4th through 8th grade.  The presenters and their resources are available at the following links:

• 1st - 3rd Grade Writing Workshop - facilitated by Lori Schmidt of the Springfield School District

• 4th - 8th Grade Writing Workshop - facilitated by Michaela DelSordo, Bernadette Kutufaris, Jeanine Shea, and Brooke Wilkins  of the Strath Haven Middle School Language Arts Department

Fall Workshop - November 14, 2019

Our first workshop of the year was a great one!  Michelle Manning provided a fantastic "make it and take it" multi-sensory approach workshop that supports decoding and reading.  Click here for Michelle's presentation.  Melanie Solano provided a workshop with depth that focused on what can happen before, during and after guided reading with a plethora of valuable resources.  Click here for Melanie's presentation.

Keystone to Reading Book Awards 2019-2020

Each year, students across Pennsylvania participate in choosing the Keystone to Reading Book Award winners.  A winning book is chosen in each of five levels; PreK-K, Primary (K-3rd), Intermediate (3rd-6th), Middle School and High School. Students must read or hear at least 4 books in a level to be able to vote for their favorite book.  To register your class or book club as voters, use the Intent to Participate Form for your grade level available through this link. Many of the books are available in print and ebook format from Delaware County Libraries and/or your school or classroom library.

Take a look at the books selected last year by clicking here.

Young Authors' Project of 2019

DCIU partners with the KSLA: DC to offer the annual Young Authors' Project. The Young Authors' Project invites students in grades 1-8 to submit narrative, informational, or persuasive texts to the KSLA: DC for judging on the basis of focus, content, organization, and style. The Project culminates in the annual Young Author's Conference where winners at each grade level receive a personalized certificate and copy of all the winning entries. 

Click here to recognize and congratulate all of the authors selected for the 2019 Young Authors' Project publication!

Attention Principals and Reading Specialists with student(s) that have been selected:  Click Here for everything needed!  and Register Here if administrators or faculty will be attending the celebration on May 9, 2019.

Spring 2019 Dinner Workshop

Presenter: Jen Greene, PAWLP, Mining for Mentor Texts: Read like a Writer and Discover Hidden Craft Techniques

Thursday, April 25, 2019 was a fantastic evening and we are grateful for Jen Greene's practical and comprehensive presentation. 

 If you would like to view her presentation, just click here.

Winter 2019 Workshop

Edcamp Balanced Literacy was amazing.  Just click the links below to see what was shared and created.

 Link to session board with notes from each session

Fall 2018 Workshop

Two Workshops were offered on Tuesday, October 30th.  We focused on Word Study and Reading Workshop.

Young Authors' Project of 2018

DCIU partnered with the Delaware County Reading Council (DCRC) to offer the 40th annual Young Authors' Project. The Young Authors' Project invites students in grades 1-8 to submit narrative, informational, or persuasive texts to the DCRC for judging on the basis of focus, content, organization, and style. The Project culminates in the annual Young Author's Conference where winners at each grade level receive a personalized certificate and copy of all the winning entries. 

Click here to recognize and congratulate all of the authors selected for the 2018 Young Authors' Project publication!

If you'd like to read what our authors wrote, just click on the grade level links below.

First Grade      Second Grade       Third Grade        Fourth Grade      Fifth Grade       Sixth Grade      Seventh Grade       Eighth Grade

All Delco Reads 2018 Program

The theme for 2018 was One World, Many Stories.   CLICK HERE for the NEWS RELEASE!

Spring Dinner Meeting 2018

We had a great Spring Dinner connected to a fantastic presentation; Writing in Response to Reading, presented by PAWLP Fellow, Tricia Ebarvia.

Click here for the Presentation!

Young Poets of Delaware County 2018 Poetry Contest

Click here to congratulate all of our students that were selected as the best poets of 2018!!!

Fall 2017 Workshop

Our annual Fall Workshop this year focuses on the effective delivery of reading instruction in ways that bring happiness and tranquility to a process that has become more and more challenging in recent years.  

Click here for the Presentation