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!

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Virtual 
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
 Now That I Think About It: Teaching Your Students to Be Reflective and Effective Learners Join us as we explore reflection as a transformational classroom practice to deepen understanding, increase student engagement, boost achievement, and build agency.
Speakers: Lynne Dorfman, Ed.D. and   Aileen Hower, Ed.D.
Click HERE to register


Are you ready to get more involved?

Members are invited to attend our virtual board meetings held at 6:30 p.m on the following dates:
  • Wed. Dec 2, 2026; 6:30 - 7:30 pm
  • Wed. March 10, 2027; 6:30- 7:30 pm
  • Tues. May 4, 2027;  6:30 - 7:30  pm

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 2026-2027
  • Teachers as Readers Group - Book discussions held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Click HERE for topics. - Updated for 2026-2027
  • 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 2026-2027

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Feb. 20, 2027
Murph Crawford Virtual Conference 
Practicing Presence: Simple Self-Care for Teachers Helping teachers cultivate presence, curiosity, compassion, and calm in the face of daily obstacles. 
Lisa J. Lucas, Ed.D.

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April 24, 2027
Research into Practice Virtual Conference
A review and deeper examination of Early Literacy Instruction and Intervention: The Interactive Strategies Approach 
Catherine McGeehan, Ed.D; Meganlyn Norris, Ed.D.

​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 2025, recognizing the work of the 2024-2025 program year.
  • Congratulations also for winning the 2024 ILA Community service award!
  • KSLA Delaware Valley was recognized with the Keystone State Literacy Association's 2025 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