Early Literacy

Division of Early Literacy Connect and Support

Published: 6/10/2025 1:40 PM

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​We're Here to Help!

​Looking for support or want to connect with a literacy leader in your region? You're in the right place! The team of State Regional Literacy Directors and Regional Principal Support Leaders are here to answer questions, share ideas and offer guidance through monthly office hours and direct outreach.


Have questions about early literacy?

​Connect with us!


​​​Monthly Virtual Office Hours

What: Join our virtual office hours to ask questions, get feedback, or brainstorm with other educators and literacy leaders. Office hours are also an opportunity to hear other districts share their successes and challenges during the "Voices from the Field" portion.

When: ​Every second Tuesday 9:30 A.M.​ ET/8:30 A.M. CT - 11 A.M. ET/10 A.M. CT


Fall 2025

August 12, 2025
September 9, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025
​December 9, 2025

Spring 2026
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026


​How to Join: 
Register Here

Can't attend live?

  • ​Reach out to your regional director or principal support leader with questions.
  • View "Voices from the Field" recordings. ​​​


​​"Voices from the Field" Recordings


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Franklin County Schools
February 11, 2025


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Boone County Schools
March 11, 2025





​Meet Your Regional Literacy Directors

​​​Alison Gregory, WKEC/GRREC

Tara Griffith, OVEC/JCPS

Whitney Hamilton, CKEC/SESC

Marcia Ward, KVEC/SESC

Amelia Powers​, NKCES/KEDC

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​Meet Your Regional Principal Support Leaders

Angela Ballinger

Mike Bell

Anne Cox

Byron Darnall

Matt Mercer

David Naylor


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