The Penn Literacy Network's Family Literacy and Numeracy Program Brochure....more>
PLN and Upper Darby School District Partner to Support Family Literacy and Numeracy By Kristen Larsen, PLN Graduate Asssistant, March 31, 2011...more>
PAHSCI’s Legacy Lives On: Introducing PIIC -
The Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching...more
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Dr. Morton Botel - EVIDENCE SUPPORTING PLN “BEST PRACTICES”:
EXPERT JUDGMENT AND META-RESEARCH ...more
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Mr. Joe Ginotti, PLN Director, reviews adolescent research and findings that inform PLN practices and philosophy for secondary schools.
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Can Professional Development through PLN improve student
test results?
Springfield, Delaware County School District, PA:
After working with PLN for a number of years grades K-12, standardized test scores in Springfield's Elementary Schools showed more than 99% were reading at grade level in 2004 (all but two students). Results of the 2004 state tests showed Springfield third graders came in second across the region. Additionally, fourth graders in the district showed 99 percent of students achieved the standard in reading analysis and interpretation compared with 77 percent nationally in 2004. The improvements have brought Springfield attention from other districts, even from perennial top performers on state assessments. ...more >
Penn Literacy Network Reflects on Detroit Work, Praises Detroit Public Schools Teachers and School Leaders: By Kristin Larsen, PLN Graduate Assistant - March 3, 2011
The Care and Learning Alliance (CALA)/ Penn Literacy Network (PLN) International Workshop Experience: How can we best serve all learners?
PLN faculty members, Mrs. Lisa Chavenson and Ms. Holly Cohen, joined PLN Executive Director, Dr. Bonnie Botel-Sheppard as facilitators at a two day international program exchange with CALA and Highland Council's ICAN team in Inverness, Scotland on April 4-5, 2011... more>
ASK THE EXPERT - Our first guest expert is Holly Cohen, a PLN facilitator and school psychologist. She answers your questions about students who struggle with writing in elementary school. ... more
ASK MORT - Online conversations with PLN's Founder ...more>
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