Keystone State Reading Association http://ksrapa.org Sun, 19 May 2013 23:10:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Online Conference Registration Now Available http://ksrapa.org/?p=2079 http://ksrapa.org/?p=2079#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 23:07:01 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=2079 The 2013 KSRA Conference promises to be the most exciting yet. With a focus on the important connections between literacy and technology and a new conference site, you won’t want to miss it! And now, to make it even easier for you to plan your attendance, KSRA is offering online registration. So, what are you waiting for, register now for the 2013 KSRA Conference! Click here for Conference Information and Online Registration.

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=2079 0 Position Opening: Literacy Consultant for Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 http://ksrapa.org/?p=2069 http://ksrapa.org/?p=2069#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 20:21:32 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=2069 Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, an education service agency, is seeking a full time Literacy Consultant to provide visionary and entrepreneurial instructional assistance in the research, development, production, and distribution of new literacy products and services on a fee for service basis.  The Literacy Consultant will build relationships, problem solve, research promising and effective practices, provide professional education opportunities, and assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based, revenue generating products and services.  Requirements include a Master’s degree in Education, Instructional II PA Certification as either a Principal or Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, and a minimum of five years’ progressive leadership experience in literacy education, coaching, and professional development.  Also required are excellent communication and technology skills. Act 93 position working a 12-month calendar.

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.iu13.org.  EOE

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=2069 0 Announcing the 2012-2013 Keystone to Reading Book Awards http://ksrapa.org/?p=2007 http://ksrapa.org/?p=2007#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:05:13 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=2007 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012-2013 Keystone to Reading Book Award

Elementary Level:

  • Preschool Level: Chuckling Ducklings and Baby Animal Friends by Aaron Zenz
  • Primary Level: Chippy Chipmunk: Babies in the Garden by Kathy M. Miller
  • Intermediate Level: Painter and Ugly by Robert J. Blake

Secondary Award:

  • Middle School: Saving Zasha by Randi G. Barrow
  • High School: Everybody Sees the Ants: A Novel by A. S. King
]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=2007 0 Families & Reading Month May Be Over – But It is Never Too Late to Encourage Reading Together http://ksrapa.org/?p=1990 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1990#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:22:25 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1990 Start making plans to celebrate April as Families and Reading Month. The great materials that everyone looks forward to every year are now updated for 2013. Take some time to look at the new materials and plan how your school will promote families reading together! Go to Resources: Families and Reading to access the information.

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1990 0 Newspapers in Education http://ksrapa.org/?p=1966 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1966#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:28:06 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1966 Even though Newspapers in Education week is past, we encourage you to access the great lesson plans found on our NIE Page for use all year long.

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1966 0 Featured Authors at the 2013 KSRA Conference http://ksrapa.org/?p=1956 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1956#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:40:29 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1956 Click here to view the embedded video.

 

For more information, go to 2013 KSRA Conference page.

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1956 0 The Weather Outside May Be Frightful, But the 2013 Conference Will Be iDelightful! http://ksrapa.org/?p=1920 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1920#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:50:38 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1920 Feeling trapped indoors by the cold or snow? Start dreaming about the exciting 2013 KSRA Conference in State College and the wonderful Penn Stater. This year’s conference has many exciting opportunities, including the chance to hear from some of the best researchers and practitioners on the subject of literacy and technology. Go to the 2013 Conference page to:

  • Submit a Proposal Form to speak at the conference
  • Register for the Conference
  • Register for the Penn Stater Hotel
  • Exhibitors can access information just for them!
  • Are you an author/illustrator who wants to be a part of the conference? We have information just for you, too!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity, October 18-20, 2013!

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1920 0 It’s Not Too Late to Make a New Year’s Resolution – Join us for KSRA 2013! http://ksrapa.org/?p=1875 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1875#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:11:14 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1875 Click here to view the embedded video.

Click here for more information.

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1875 0 Become a Part of the 2013 Conference – Program Proposal Form Now Posted http://ksrapa.org/?p=1856 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1856#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:06:29 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1856 The 2013 Conference needs you to consider being a presenter  Share your great classroom ideas. See the 2013 Conference Page to find the program proposal form and complete it today!

]]> http://ksrapa.org/?feed=rss2&p=1856 0 Be Ahead of the Crowd – Register Now for the 2013 KSRA Conference http://ksrapa.org/?p=1838 http://ksrapa.org/?p=1838#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:55:01 +0000 Eric MacDonald http://ksrapa.org/?p=1838 It is never to early to plan for an exciting KSRA conference. The 2013 KSRA Conference promises to be an exciting professional development opportunity. You can register now and reserve your hotel room early. Find out more on the 2013 Conference page.

 

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