Delaware Valley Literacy Association
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Welcome to

​KSLA
​Delaware Valley

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Join Us At Our Next Event!

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Join us for our next professional development opportunity!

Murph Crawford Virtual Conference

Structured Literacy in Intermediate and Middle Grades
March 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m 
Let’s talk Structured Literacy!
  • ​Practical Strategies 
  • Comprehension
  • Text Analysis
  • Vocabulary
  • Resources 
Join us for a panel discussion with literacy teachers and supervisors as we dig into Structured Literacy in the intermediate and middle level classrooms.  Panel members will share background, practical strategies, and accessible resources you can use in your classroom immediately!
Discussion Facilitators: 
  • Janine Sack, M.S., Supervisor of Literacy, Abington School District
  • Kelly Doyle, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Immaculata School District
To register: Go to https://tinyurl.com/3sdfftap.
A zoom link will be sent prior to the session.


Are you ready to get more involved?

Members are invited to attend our virtual board meetings held at 7:00 p.m on the following dates:
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Monday, March 2, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2026 
Contact Charlotte Dean at [email protected] for more information.

​Check It Out! Members Only Features

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​​KSLA has a wealth of resources for our members. If you are a member, check out all of these great opportunities and resources.
  • Wednesday Webinars - Updated for 2025-2026
  • Teachers as Readers Group - Book discussions held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Click here for topics. - Updated for 2025-2026
  • Retirees Roundup - Join retired KSRA members for special sessions just for you! Click here for the schedule.
  • Twitter Tuesdays - @KSLAliteracy​
  • Resources Padlet - Preview available for non-members
  • KSLA Book Blog​
If you are not a member, join now, to access these great opportunities.

Upcoming Meetings 2025-2026

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Research Into Practice Virtual Conference
Bridging Research and Practice: AI-Supported Teaching and Learning
Dr. Katia Ciampa and Dr. Zora Wolfe, Widener University
April 18, 2026

​Refresh Your Bookshelf January 2026 Recommendations

Check out the great list of books from our "Refresh Your Bookshelf" discussion!
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Congratulations!
  • Congratulations to KSLA Delaware Valley for earning the ILA Honor Award for 2024, recognizing the work of the 2022-2023 program year.
  • Congratulations also for winning the 2024 ILA Community service award!
  • KSLA Delaware Valley was recognized with the Keystone State Literacy Association's 2023 Chapter Leadership and Distinguished Council Awards.

KSLA Delaware Valley is proud to be a part of the Keystone State Literacy Association and affiliated through KSLA with the International Literacy Association.

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©2023 KSLA Delaware Valley
  • Home
  • About
    • Officers and Committees
    • History of DVRA
    • History of Philadelphia Reading Council
    • Celebrate Literacy Award Recipients
  • Membership
  • Teacher Resources
    • Children's Rights to Read
  • Blog