Download a copy of the Poetry Out Loud Lead Teacher Toolkit

In addition to the resource list in the Lead Teacher Toolkit, use the following web resources and networking sites to meet other teachers implementing Poetry Out Loud in their school, see what’s going on in other states, and get insight on POL from students.

Websites

Official Poetry Out Loud Teacher Site
The site includes several tips on managing Poetry Out Loud as well as quick FAQ’s, teacher quotes and a teacher’s forum.  Bookmark this site as a useful tool throughout your school competition for insight and pointers from other teachers across the US.

Poetry Out Loud MySpace
As a new networking outlet for teachers, students, and administrators, the official MySpace Poetry Out Loud web page is a great place to check in on what is happening in the multiple worlds of Poetry Out Loud, seen though the eyes of both teachers and students.

Poetry Out Loud on Facebook
You’ll need to create a Facebook account in order to search for Poetry Out Loud, but once you do, search for Poetry Out Loud and a number of groups will pop up.  The official Poetry Out Loud Facebook page has over 60 group members including students, school and program administrators, and NEA and Poetry Foundation staff.  You’ll find quite a bit of information on this site throughout the year, including videos, photos and notes.

YouTube
You may not think of You Tube as a likely source for Poetry Out Loud, but you’ll be surprised to discover that many students have used the site as a way to garner feedback from peers and show off their skills.  You'll find several pages of student recitations, National and Local media, backstage documentaries, and even a spoof of Poetry Out Loud.