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Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies

Region 16 ESC Contact

Allison Silvertooth
Education Specialist, Reading/Writing (Gr. 3-8)
(806) 677-5181
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Lynda McGill
Secretary
(806) 677-5171
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TALA is a state funded project for ELA and Core Content Area teachers in Grades 6-8.  English and reading teachers will receive literacy strategies, intervention strategies, and a reading assessment to inform instruction.  Core Content Area teachers will receive content literacy strategies for math, science, and social studies.  Teachers will receive a stipend upon completion of the academy.  These academies support HB 2237, Section 4.

Links for Further Information

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/tala/

State Tala Flyer 

Region 16 Flyer with session information

Updated by CParker on 2.19.09