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Literacy Through Photography (LTP) is the in-school education program created by FotoFest International to help students in grades 3-12 strengthen basic learning skills, particularly writing and critical thinking skills. It is a comprehensive program that includes curriculum and teacher training. LTP uses photography and visual imagery as tools to stimulate students’ writing, analytic abilities and communication skills.
LTP is now used in more than 9 school districts in the greater Houston area as well as various cities throughout the United States.
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FotoFest is a member of the Houston Arts Partners |
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| LTP Teacher Training |
LTP Teacher Training sessions for the 2011-2012 school year are ongoing.
If you are interested in registering for a training session, or would like more information about the LTP Cohort Teacher Program, please visit the LTP Program Page for the upcoming training dates and more information. |
The Literacy Through Photography program has been
used in the Houston Independent School District since 1990 and has been utilized by more than 25,000
Houston-area students and teachers. The Literacy Through Photography curriculum can be used with traditional film-based photography equipment as well as digital technologies. In addition to the basic LTP curriculum there are special lessons for ESL students, two environmental curricula on Water and The Earth, and the new My United States FotoFest 2010 Biennial curriculum. |
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Thank You to Everyone who Participated!
Over 20 schools from around the world participated in the online FotoFest 2012 Biennial Curriculum. Join us at FotoFence 2012 to see a presentation of student responses!
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FREE Guided School Tours
This year over 1,100 students visited the FotoFest 2012 Biennial Exhibitions. Thank you to the Simmons Foundation for their support in providing transportation subsidies allowing an opportunity for students to visit cultural institutions and share ideas about photography!
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FotoFun 2012
Thank you to all who made it out to FotoFun 2012, the annual fundraiser for Literacy Through Photography.
Check out the video coverage below of the days' events!
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Literacy Through Photography in Schools
Learn more about the Literacy Through Photography program and how you can bring LTP to your school!
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FotoFence 2012 - Opening Reception - May 20th |
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FotoFence 2012
Dates: May 12th - May 26th
Opening Reception: May 20th 2-4pm
Location: FotoFest Headquarters
1113 Vine Street, Houston TX 77002
Students who participate in the Literacy Through Photography program get the chance to share their writing and photography with the Houston community. Read more about FotoFence> |
Helms Movie Screening
Sun, Moon, Earth: 2012
Presented By
The Helms Media All-Stars
The special screening of student-made videos at 14 Pews in the Heights on Monday, April 23th, 2012 was a great success! Literacy Through Photography students from Helms Elementary, created
science-inspired videos titled Sun, Moon, Earth: 2012. Please view this short video for a project summary and preview of the event. Also you can join us at FotoFence 2012 to see the project on display!
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FotoFest 2012 Biennial Curriculum Available Now!
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| Anna Skladmann, Nikita and Alina at the Italian Embassy, inkjet print, 2009, courtesy of the artist
(Image from the FotoFest 2012 Biennial) |
It is not too late to access the FotoFest 2012 Biennial Curriculum!
The Biennial Curriculum will introduce you and your students to the art and ideas shared by FotoFest in this our Fourteenth International Biennial Festival . With a look at the history of Russia through the photographic lens, your students will be asked to respond in narrative form to questions that encompass a variety of themes.
Access the FotoFest 2012 Biennial Curriculum Now!
View other FotoFest Biennial Curricula Here>> |
FotoFun 2012 CELEBRATE! Feb. 4th 2012 |
Thank you to all the generous supporters who donated to FotoFun 2012 and to our wonderful volunteers who helped make the day a success!
Watch Co-chair Joanna Raynes' daughter cover the days' events on CW39 NewsFix. View the video online now.
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Become an LTP Teacher Today!
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Teachers participate in a hands-on exploration of the LTP curriculum at LTP Teacher Training |
June 16th
July 21st
August 4th
Since 1990, over 600 Houston area teachers have learned how to incorporate visual imagery into their classroom to enhance student engagement, improve writing performance and develop critical thinking skills. LTP Teacher Training is designed for all educators who teach in grades 3-12 and want to learn more about making visual connections in the classroom.
Fill out our online registration form now.
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