Early Literacy

The importance of early exposure and immersion in language cannot be underestimated according to early literacy experts. Language Arts standards require focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening.  The Hilton School District provides students with several options such as Reading Recovery and other interventions to assist at the earliest levels. 

The Hilton CSD Instruction Office works everyday to provide high quality learning for all students.  The Hilton Office of Elementary and Secondary Staff Development provides professional support throughout the year.  Newly developing technologies expand the possibilities for composing in multiple media and for speaking to wider audiences than ever before and at a faster pace than ever before in our history. 

Hilton's Learning Through Technology Department provides both technology integration and opportunities for learning for teachers, staff, students and parents. 

National Day on Writing  The Hilton School District celebrates the National Day on Writing October 20, 2009 at all elementary schools.

Professional Studies in Literacy 

Heinemann Publishing  

National Council of Teachers of English

National Day of Listening On November 27, 2009 StoryCorps and National Public Radio's Literacy efforts encourage us to celebrate the National Day of Listening, a day to make time to listen and record family stories.  Learn more about this exciting project and ways to become involved as teachers:  http://www.storycorps.org/national-day-of-listening  

Poem in Your Pocket Day  April 29, 2010 is Poem in Your Pocket Day sponsored by the Academy of American Poets: http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406 celebrating the joys of poetry.  

Differentiated Instruction Institute in Hilton  The Hilton Office of Staff Development, in conjunction with area school districts, have presented a summer learning opportunity for teachers, the Differentiated Instruction Institute.