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Kentucky Department of Education Program Review Guide
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February 26, 2014
By Kentucky Department of Education
Review this guide to learn more about the procedures that Kentucky uses to review writing programs. To learn more about the state's process, listen to the associated audio interview. Related Media: Kentucky's Schoolwide Writing Program Review (Audio)
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Kentucky’s Schoolwide Writing Program Review
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January 8, 2014
By Cindy Parker, Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky's Senate Bill 1 sparked a new program review process that includes a comprehensive review of writing instruction, professional development practices, and administrative support. This process helps schools, especially low-performing ones, plan how to improve students' writing skills and assess their progress at the end of the...
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State Support of Writing Instruction
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January 8, 2014
By Natalie Olinghouse, University of Connecticut
This interview describes the challenges that states face as they promote student writing achievement. These challenges include the need for instructional reform to align with the Common Core State Standards, and insufficient teacher preparation in writing instruction and assessment. The interview lists steps that states can take in overcoming these challenges.Related Files: Transcript and Bio
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Professional Development for Teaching Writing Effectively
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January 8, 2014
By Catherine D'Aoust, Univ of California, Irvine
Listen to this interview describing types of professional development that can support successful implementation of evidence-based practices. Literacy coaches, professional learning communities, teacher mentors, and teacher networks can provide context-based implementation support. Related Files: Transcript and Bio