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L³ Summit: Embracing Leadership, Language, and Literacy
Tuesday, June 9
 

7:30am MDT

🪪 Registration, Check In, Coffee & Collaboration
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
✨ Registration will be open from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, pick up your conference swag, and take time to connect with our fantastic partners!
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

8:00am MDT

✨ Welcome to the L3: Embracing Leadership, Language, and Literacy Summit 2026!
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am MDT
Grand Ballroom


Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 8:20am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:20am MDT

🟥 Keynote 1 ✨ Title Coming Soon ✨
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:20am - 9:20am MDT

Speakers
avatar for Dr Nell Thompson

Dr Nell Thompson

President and Founder, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group
I work at the intersection of language, literacy, and leadership to help schools move from fragmented efforts to coherent systems that actually change outcomes. I’m most interested in conversations about scaling what works, aligning leadership with science, and building public-private... Read More →
DT
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:20am - 9:20am MDT

9:20am MDT

🟨 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Implementation Round 1 🟨
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:20am - 9:30am MDT

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:20am - 9:30am MDT

9:30am MDT

🟨 Big Literacy Questions, Bold Leader Moves
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
As an educational leader, are you seeking literacy change in your building or district? Transformational change involves a fundamental shift in how things are done, which means asking ourselves and our school communities bold questions about literacy and examining our leadership toward the goal of literacy for all. This requires leaders to know effective “leader moves” -- ways to guide...
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Speakers
avatar for Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
I am an educator and organizational leader. I have proudly served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country, including the Reading First initiative in Wisconsin... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Bridging Research to Practice: Coaching for Effective Structured Literacy in the Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
As schools work to strengthen literacy instruction and align practices with the science of reading, educators often need support translating professional learning into effective classroom instruction. This session explores how instructional coaching can support teachers in applying evidence-based literacy practices through job-embedded, collaborative support. Participants will examine practical...
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Speakers
DT
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Causes and Solutions for Students Who Are Not Fluent Readers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
Many schools across the nation now require screeners to be given. Most screeners being used include a measure of oral reading fluency (ORF). The question is, do we know what to do when a student scores below the benchmark on an ORF assessment? This session will peel back the layers of literacy instruction based on data and informal diagnostic tools to plan instruction for students who are...
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Speakers
avatar for Amy Siracusano

Amy Siracusano

Literacy Consultant


Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Leading Evidence-Aligned Literacy: From Initiatives to Practice Part 1
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
SF0059 Policy into Practice Institute Leader-centered, evidence-aligned sessions designed to turn Wyoming literacy policy into meaningful instructional change. This Wyoming-based institute is designed for school and district leaders responsible for implementing SF0059 and translating the Wyoming Language and Literacy Act into sustainable instructional practice. Throughout this professional...
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Speakers
avatar for Andreia Simon

Andreia Simon

Vice President, Educational Partnerships, The Reading League


avatar for Kate Sojewics

Kate Sojewics

VP Professional Learning, The Reading League


avatar for Marisa Stukey
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Scaffolding Complex Texts
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
Struggling readers, specifically those who have not mastered the code, often lack access to the very resources that they need to build vocabulary and background knowledge - complex, grade-level texts.  Instead, they are given less rigorous (leveled) texts in core instruction, reducing instruction in grade-level standards.  The instructional conundrum for educators is this. How can...
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Speakers
DM

Dr. Michelle Elia

Assistant Professor, Marietta College


Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Talk About It! Building Academic Language That Drives Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DM

Dr Melody Aufill

Transformative Reading Teacher Group

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Title Coming Soon
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA






Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
avatar for Dr Douglas Petersen

Dr Douglas Petersen

Language Dynamics Group
avatar for Dr Trina Spencer
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

9:30am MDT

🟨 Title Coming Soon
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA









Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice
  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?

Speakers
DB
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Implementation Round 2 🟦
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am MDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am MDT
Grand Ballroom

10:40am MDT

🟦 Building Academic Rigor Through Instructional Excellence Part 1
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
JR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 From Knowing to Doing: Literacy Transformation Through the Lens of Implementation Science
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Wynn

Kristen Wynn

Head of Institute, AIM Institute for Learning and Research
Kristen Wynn is the Head of the AIM Institute for Learning and Research and a former Mississippi State Literacy Director (K–12). With more than 19 years in education, she is deeply committed to equitable, evidence-based literacy instruction and educator capacity building. Since... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 Leading Evidence-Aligned Literacy: From Initiatives to Practice Part 2
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
Leader-centered, evidence-aligned sessions designed to turn literacy initiatives into instructional change. This Wyoming-based institute is designed for school and district leaders who are responsible for turning literacy initiatives, policies, and legislation into meaningful instructional change. During this professional learning experience, participants will explore what leaders need to know and...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Andreia Simon

Andreia Simon

Vice President, Educational Partnerships, The Reading League


avatar for Kate Sojewics

Kate Sojewics

VP Professional Learning, The Reading League


avatar for Marisa Stukey
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 Reading Isn’t Optional: Fulfilling the Promise of Literacy for Adolescent Students
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA






Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Schopf

Jeanne Schopf

Founder & Lead Consultant, Pathways Towards Literacy
Jeanne Schopf is the founder of Pathways Towards Literacy and a highly sought-after motivational keynote speaker with over 30 years of experience in the field of education. As a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Certified Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI), and Certified Explicit... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 Science of Reading 3.0: Widening the Lens on Literacy
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA






Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
avatar for Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
I am an educator and organizational leader. I have proudly served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country, including the Reading First initiative in Wisconsin... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 The Ball Is In Your Court: Coaching the Literacy Game When Maxwell’s Laws Are Your Playbook
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
TO
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 Title Coming Soon
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
AF
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

10:40am MDT

🟦 Title Coming Soon
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
TBA

11:40am MDT

🥗 Lunch & Superintendent Leadership Conversation 🎤✨ An opportunity to connect, reflect, and engage in leadership dialogue focused on the future of education and literacy across Wyoming.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Implementation Round 3 🟩
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 12:40pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 12:40pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Building a Literacy Constitution: A Blueprint for Coherence from De-Implementation to Implementation
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Melody Ilk

Melody Ilk

National Literacy Consultant, Literacy Transformations, LLC
Melody Ilk is a prominent National Literacy Consultant and the lead author of LETRS for Administrators. With a career spanning decades, she has served in nearly every facet of the educational system—including roles as a classroom teacher, special educator, interventionist, instructional... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Building Oral Language and Syntax Through Decodable Text Instruction
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
AV
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Choice Words: How Teacher Talk is Key to Developing Student Oracy
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
AF
avatar for Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
I am an educator and organizational leader. I have proudly served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country, including the Reading First initiative in Wisconsin... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Leading the Shift: Leadership Strategies for Adolescent Literacy Success
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA






Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
avatar for Dr Carolyn Durantee

Dr Carolyn Durantee

Senior Relations Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator, AIM Institute for Research and Learning
Dr. Carolyn Durante is a Senior Relationship Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator with AIM Institute for Research and Learning, where she supports more than 50 districts and state education agencies nationwide in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. She is a frequent... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Spotlight on Secondary: Building Structured Literacy Support for Striving Adolescent Readers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
In this session, teachers and leaders will discover how a nearby school district is addressing adolescent literacy gaps through a pioneering model of credit-bearing structured literacy classes for middle and high school students. This session outlines the program’s development, teacher training, student placement, and program implementation. Participants will leave with a clear framework to...
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Speakers
avatar for Lynni Nordheim

Lynni Nordheim

Literacy Consultant, CORE Learning

Lynni  is passionate about supporting teachers to implement evidence-based practices to dramatically improve literacy outcomes. She has worked in public education for 22 years and has served as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist,  literacy coach, and district-level specialist... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Strengthening Literacy Instruction Through Classroom Practice Part 2
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
JR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 Strengthening Literacy Through MTSS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Dr Pam Kastner

Dr Pam Kastner

Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University
Pam Kastner, Ed.D., is a literacy consultant and the former state lead for literacy in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Harrisburg.

Currently, Dr. Kastner is honored to serve as a contributing faculty member at Mount Saint Joseph... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

12:40pm MDT

🟩 The Project for Adolescent Literacy in Action
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA
The Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) is a teacher-centered initiative to build awareness around, and solutions for, older students who are not yet reading at grade level. Created by, and for, educators who work with adolescents who are not reading at grade level, PAL seeks to identify what works (materials, curricula, strategies, and supportive policies) and tell the stories of educators and...
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Speakers
DC
avatar for Kate Crist

Kate Crist

Director, Education4500; Steering Committee Member, Project for Adolescent Literacy, Education 4500 and Project for Adolescent Literacy
Kate V. CristKate V. Crist is a dedicated educator who has spent over two decades focused on improving literacy outcomes for secondary students. She currently serves as the Director of Education 4500, where she supports teachers and leaders in designing and implementing equitable... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Implementation Round 4 🟪
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:40pm - 1:50pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:40pm - 1:50pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

1:50pm MDT

Fluency as a Key Acceleration in the Secondary Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
Tight10 is a research-based and structured reading fluency routine designed for use across core content areas to develop strong reading skills. The Tight10 was created by Kate Crist and Dr. Ali Wilson - two experienced educators driven by the frustration of limited literacy tools in secondary classrooms. They designed it to be simple, effective, and usable across subjects with minimal...
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Speakers
avatar for Kate Crist

Kate Crist

Director, Education4500; Steering Committee Member, Project for Adolescent Literacy, Education 4500 and Project for Adolescent Literacy
Kate V. CristKate V. Crist is a dedicated educator who has spent over two decades focused on improving literacy outcomes for secondary students. She currently serves as the Director of Education 4500, where she supports teachers and leaders in designing and implementing equitable... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 "Rethinking the Complexity of Writing and Instruction that Builds a Strong Foundation "
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Amy Siracusano

Amy Siracusano

Literacy Consultant


Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 Evidence-Aligned Strategies for Building Oral Language
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Dr Nell Thompson

Dr Nell Thompson

President and Founder, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group
I work at the intersection of language, literacy, and leadership to help schools move from fragmented efforts to coherent systems that actually change outcomes. I’m most interested in conversations about scaling what works, aligning leadership with science, and building public-private... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 From Classroom to System: Leadership Starts Where You Stand
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
DT
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 From Knowing to Doing: Literacy Transformation Through the Lens of Implementation Science
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Wynn

Kristen Wynn

Head of Institute, AIM Institute for Learning and Research
Kristen Wynn is the Head of the AIM Institute for Learning and Research and a former Mississippi State Literacy Director (K–12). With more than 19 years in education, she is deeply committed to equitable, evidence-based literacy instruction and educator capacity building. Since... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 Literacy Intervention in Secondary Schools: Exploring Educators’ Beliefs and Practices About Supporting Adolescents’ Literacy Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Dr Ali Wilson

Dr Ali Wilson

Founder, Teachability
Dr. Ali Wilson, founder of TeachAbility LLC, a Philadelphia-based consulting org, is a seasoned educational teacher, professor, and consultant, with over 20 years of experience in secondary literacy and special education. Ali partners with states, districts, and schools to help develop and build sustainable systems that support... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 Multisyllabic Word Instruction for Leaders
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
DK
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

1:50pm MDT

🟪 PRISM Toolkit
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
DB
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm MDT
TBA

2:50pm MDT

🟥 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Implementation Round 5 🟥
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

3:00pm MDT

🟥 Keynote 2 Building Coherent Literacy Systems Through the Science of Reading
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Speakers
avatar for Dr Pam Kastner

Dr Pam Kastner

Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University
Pam Kastner, Ed.D., is a literacy consultant and the former state lead for literacy in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Harrisburg.

Currently, Dr. Kastner is honored to serve as a contributing faculty member at Mount Saint Joseph... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
 
Wednesday, June 10
 

8:00am MDT

✨ Welcome to Day 2 of the L3: Embracing Leadership, Language, and Literacy Summit 2026!
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am MDT
Grand Ballroom


Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:10am MDT

🟥 Keynote 3 ✨ Title Coming Soon ✨
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:10am - 9:10am MDT

Speakers
avatar for Kristen Wynn

Kristen Wynn

Head of Institute, AIM Institute for Learning and Research
Kristen Wynn is the Head of the AIM Institute for Learning and Research and a former Mississippi State Literacy Director (K–12). With more than 19 years in education, she is deeply committed to equitable, evidence-based literacy instruction and educator capacity building. Since... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:10am - 9:10am MDT

9:10am MDT

🟨 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Strand 1 🟨
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:10am - 9:20am MDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:10am - 9:20am MDT

9:20am MDT

Fluency as a Key Accelerator in the Secondary Classroom
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
During this 60-minute session, participants will learn about the why, the what, and the how of strong fluency instruction in the secondary grades. Participants will experience the power of fluency firsthand through an activity entitled, “Did I Just Get Smarter?” Then, they will engage in an experiential fluency routine and explore case studies of successful fluency implementation. At the end...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Ali Wilson

Dr Ali Wilson

Founder, Teachability
Dr. Ali Wilson, founder of TeachAbility LLC, a Philadelphia-based consulting org, is a seasoned educational teacher, professor, and consultant, with over 20 years of experience in secondary literacy and special education. Ali partners with states, districts, and schools to help develop and build sustainable systems that support... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA

9:20am MDT

🟨 Causes and Solutions for Students Who Are Not Fluent Readers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
Many schools across the nation now require screeners to be given. Most screeners being used include a measure of oral reading fluency (ORF). The question is, do we know what to do when a student scores below the benchmark on an ORF assessment? This session will peel back the layers of literacy instruction based on data and informal diagnostic tools to plan instruction for students who are...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Amy Siracusano

Amy Siracusano

Literacy Consultant


Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA

9:20am MDT

🟨 Choice Words: How Teacher Talk is Key to Developing Student Oracy
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
See More →
Speakers
AF
avatar for Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
I am an educator and organizational leader. I have proudly served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country, including the Reading First initiative in Wisconsin... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA

9:20am MDT

🟨 MTSS and Adolescent Literacy: Planning for Literacy Interventions to Accelerate Growth
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
MTSS and Adolescent Literacy: Planning for Literacy Interventions to Accelerate GrowthThis session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to plan for effective literacy interventions for older, struggling readers. It is never too late to teach children to read and comprehend complex texts. Research suggests a range of learning needs among older readers, so educators need to use...
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DM

Dr. Michelle Elia

Assistant Professor, Marietta College


Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
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9:20am MDT

🟨 Talk About It! Building Academic Language That Drives Learning
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DM

Dr Melody Aufill

Transformative Reading Teacher Group

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
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9:20am MDT

🟨 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Brandie Berry

Dr Brandie Berry

Vice President, Just Right Reader
avatar for Terri King Hunt

Terri King Hunt

Terri King Hunt

avatar for Dr Rachel Schechter

Dr Rachel Schechter

Founder, LXD Research

Hello!  I'm an expert at conducting ESSA-aligned research in the U.S. My first experience conducting research was my internship at Nickelodeon, testing Dora the Explorer!  Ten years later, I was doing my dissertation on the use of short music videos to build knowledge and vocabulary. I... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
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9:20am MDT

🟨 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
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-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DC
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA

9:20am MDT

🟨 Understanding Dyslexia & DLD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that inhibits children from developing a proficient word reading system whereas Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a difficulty in learning and using language. In this talk, we will first delve into the definition and characteristics of dyslexia and DLD. Components of dyslexia and DLD screening and assessment will be briefly outlined. Finally, some...
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Speakers
DC
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
TBA

10:20am MDT

🟦 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Strand 2 🟦
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am MDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:20am - 10:30am MDT

10:30am MDT

🟦 Building Oral Language and Syntax Through Decodable Text Instruction
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
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-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
AV
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 MTSS and Adolescent Literacy: Planning for Literacy Interventions to Accelerate Growth
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DM

Dr. Michelle Elia

Assistant Professor, Marietta College


Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Multisyllabic Word Instruction for Leaders
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
The session focuses on how leaders can ground district and site decisions in evidence by developing a deeper understanding of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Attendees will explore the structure of multisyllabic decoding to evaluate instruction with confidence and learn to recognize effective instruction using clear "look-fors" that sharpen observation and...
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Speakers
DK
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Science of Reading 3.0: Widening the Lens on Literacy
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart

Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
I am an educator and organizational leader. I have proudly served as a classroom teacher, building and district administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country, including the Reading First initiative in Wisconsin... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Spotlight on Secondary: Building Structured Literacy Support for Striving Adolescent Readers
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
In this session, teachers and leaders will discover how a nearby school district is addressing adolescent literacy gaps through a pioneering model of credit-bearing structured literacy classes for middle and high school students. This session outlines the program’s development, teacher training, student placement, and program implementation. Participants will leave with a clear framework to...
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Speakers
avatar for Lynni Nordheim

Lynni Nordheim

Literacy Consultant, CORE Learning

Lynni  is passionate about supporting teachers to implement evidence-based practices to dramatically improve literacy outcomes. She has worked in public education for 22 years and has served as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist,  literacy coach, and district-level specialist... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Tier 1 First: Strengthening Core Literacy Instruction
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Pam Kastner

Dr Pam Kastner

Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University
Pam Kastner, Ed.D., is a literacy consultant and the former state lead for literacy in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Harrisburg.

Currently, Dr. Kastner is honored to serve as a contributing faculty member at Mount Saint Joseph... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:30am MDT

🟦 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
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Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
CB

Carolyn Brown

Foundations in Learning

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
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10:30am MDT

🟦 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Nell Thompson

Dr Nell Thompson

President and Founder, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group
I work at the intersection of language, literacy, and leadership to help schools move from fragmented efforts to coherent systems that actually change outcomes. I’m most interested in conversations about scaling what works, aligning leadership with science, and building public-private... Read More →
DT
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

11:30am MDT

🥗 Lunch
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

12:20pm MDT

🟩 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Strand 3 🟩
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:20pm - 12:30pm MDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:20pm - 12:30pm MDT

12:30pm MDT

Fluency as a Key Accelerator in the Secondary Classroom
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
During this 60-minute session, participants will learn about the why, the what, and the how of strong fluency instruction in the secondary grades. Participants will experience the power of fluency firsthand through an activity entitled, “Did I Just Get Smarter?” Then, they will engage in an experiential fluency routine and explore case studies of successful fluency implementation. At the end...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Ali Wilson

Dr Ali Wilson

Founder, Teachability
Dr. Ali Wilson, founder of TeachAbility LLC, a Philadelphia-based consulting org, is a seasoned educational teacher, professor, and consultant, with over 20 years of experience in secondary literacy and special education. Ali partners with states, districts, and schools to help develop and build sustainable systems that support... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Bridging Research to Practice: Coaching for Effective Structured Literacy in the Classroom
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DT
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Building Academic Rigor Through Instructional Excellence Part 1
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
JR
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Principles of Adolescent Vocabulary Instruction
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
What words are you teaching in middle and high school classrooms and how do you teach them? We’ll discuss important categories of words for instruction, organizing your instruction, and effective practices for explicit vocabulary teaching. This session targets middle school and high school educators with a focus on language building and provides guidance to school leaders in supporting effective...
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Speakers
DC
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Schoolwide Schedules: Improving Student Outcomes and Supporting Educators by Maximizing Time, Funding, and Personnel
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 Teaching Foundational Skills in Secondary Classrooms
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Schopf

Jeanne Schopf

Founder & Lead Consultant, Pathways Towards Literacy
Jeanne Schopf is the founder of Pathways Towards Literacy and a highly sought-after motivational keynote speaker with over 30 years of experience in the field of education. As a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Certified Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI), and Certified Explicit... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 The Human Side of Literacy Change: Leading the People, Not Just the Plan
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
DT
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

12:30pm MDT

🟩 The Project for Adolescent Literacy in Action
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA
The Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) is a teacher-centered initiative to build awareness around, and solutions for, older students who are not yet reading at grade level. Created by, and for, educators who work with adolescents who are not reading at grade level, PAL seeks to identify what works (materials, curricula, strategies, and supportive policies) and tell the stories of educators and...
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Speakers
DC
avatar for Kate Crist

Kate Crist

Director, Education4500; Steering Committee Member, Project for Adolescent Literacy, Education 4500 and Project for Adolescent Literacy
Kate V. CristKate V. Crist is a dedicated educator who has spent over two decades focused on improving literacy outcomes for secondary students. She currently serves as the Director of Education 4500, where she supports teachers and leaders in designing and implementing equitable... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
TBA

1:30pm MDT

🟪 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Strand 4 🟪
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 1:40pm MDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 1:40pm MDT

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Leading the Shift: Leadership Strategies for Adolescent Literacy Success
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA






Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into Practice

  1. What key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this session will be most valuable within your professional setting?
  2. What is one meaningful action or next step you plan to take as a result of this learning, and how do you hope it will positively impact educators, students, or your overall system?
Speakers
avatar for Dr Carolyn Durantee

Dr Carolyn Durantee

Senior Relations Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator, AIM Institute for Research and Learning
Dr. Carolyn Durante is a Senior Relationship Manager and Integrated Literacy Facilitator with AIM Institute for Research and Learning, where she supports more than 50 districts and state education agencies nationwide in implementing evidence-based literacy practices. She is a frequent... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Moving the Needle in Secondary Literacy: Accelerators Across Content Areas
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
What does it take to shift mindsets and transform practices around secondary literacy—and why is the time to act now? In this session, participants will explore a vision for secondary literacy that centers literacy accelerators across content areas to strengthen learning for all students. The session highlights how powerful adolescent literacy levers—such as fluency, syntax, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Kate Crist

Kate Crist

Director, Education4500; Steering Committee Member, Project for Adolescent Literacy, Education 4500 and Project for Adolescent Literacy
Kate V. CristKate V. Crist is a dedicated educator who has spent over two decades focused on improving literacy outcomes for secondary students. She currently serves as the Director of Education 4500, where she supports teachers and leaders in designing and implementing equitable... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 PRISM Toolkit
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
New Toolkit Supports Implementation of the Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9 Practice Guidehttps://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/reading-intervention-grades-6-8https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/reading-intervention-grades-6-8/pdf/Implementation_Guide.pdf  Credit Reflection Questions: Translating Policy into PracticeWhat key learning, insight, or implementation strategy from this...
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Speakers
DB
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Strengthening Literacy Instruction Through Classroom Practice Part 2
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
JR
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 The Ball Is In Your Court: Coaching the Literacy Game When Maxwell’s Laws Are Your Playbook
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
TO
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 The Role of Curiosity and Collaboration in Literacy Success
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Nell Thompson

Dr Nell Thompson

President and Founder, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group
I work at the intersection of language, literacy, and leadership to help schools move from fragmented efforts to coherent systems that actually change outcomes. I’m most interested in conversations about scaling what works, aligning leadership with science, and building public-private... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Douglas Petersen

Dr Douglas Petersen

Language Dynamics Group
avatar for Dr Trina Spencer
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

1:40pm MDT

🟪 Title Coming Soon
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA
-------------------------------------Participant Objectives: Examine common misconceptions, assumptions, or barriers related to the topic and their impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Explore the research, cognitive science, instructional frameworks, or implementation practices connected to effective teaching and learning.Reflect on current practices and identify...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr Pam Kastner

Dr Pam Kastner

Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University
Pam Kastner, Ed.D., is a literacy consultant and the former state lead for literacy in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Harrisburg.

Currently, Dr. Kastner is honored to serve as a contributing faculty member at Mount Saint Joseph... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
TBA

2:40pm MDT

🟥 Transition Break: SF0059 Policy Into Practice: Strand 5 🟥
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 2:50pm MDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 2:50pm MDT

2:50pm MDT

🟥 Keynote 4 ✨ Title Coming Soon ✨
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:50pm - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Schopf

Jeanne Schopf

Founder & Lead Consultant, Pathways Towards Literacy
Jeanne Schopf is the founder of Pathways Towards Literacy and a highly sought-after motivational keynote speaker with over 30 years of experience in the field of education. As a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Certified Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI), and Certified Explicit... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:50pm - 4:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
 

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