Welcome to the Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies (TALA)! The information contained on this site will provide you with pertinent details about the academies. Developed as a state-wide initiative and funded by the Texas Legislature, TALA offers training for sixth grade teachers of reading/language arts, math, science and social studies during the summer of 2008. For more information, click on the following links, or visit the Texas Education Agency at www.tea.state.tx.us/tala

 

 

Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy Schedule  for ELA Teachers

 

 

Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy Schedule for Content Area Teachers

 

 

Region 10 TALA Registration Flyer

 

State Informational TALA Flyer

 

 

FAQ - TALA Slide Show

 

 

Language Arts Consultants

 

Jayne Knighton, M.S. Ed. ELA Program Coordinator jayne.knighton@region10.org 972-348-1444	Lisa Davis B.A. TALA Administrative Assistant lisa.davis@region10.org 972-3481402
Kay Shurtleff, M.A. K - 12 consultant specializing in Middle / High school kay.shurtleff@region10.org 972-348-1756	Liz Luse, Ph. D. K - 12 consultant specializing in Primary / Elementary School liz.luse@region10.org 972-348-1448
Nancy McGruder, M.S. Ed. K - 12 consultant specializing in Primary / Elementary School nancy.mcgruder@region10.org 972-348-1404