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Every September, National Literacy Month highlights how foundational reading is to a child’s future. For educators begin...
09/01/2026

Every September, National Literacy Month highlights how foundational reading is to a child’s future. For educators beginning new school years, literacy isn't just a monthly theme—it’s a daily mission.

Right now, educators across the country are asking: How do I make sure every child here learns to read?

At The Reading League, our mission is to ensure no teacher has to figure that out alone. We bridge the gap between reading science and classroom reality by equipping educators with evidence-aligned training and resources.

The impact is real: in just two years, our partner districts saw student literacy proficiency soar from 42% to 87%.

While National Literacy Month highlights the goal, our monthly supporters power the solution year-round.

This September, join The Connection, our community of monthly donors standing with teachers through every lesson, breakthrough, and school day of the year.

Become part of The Connection today and power literacy all year long: https://bit.ly/4gJHyYW

30 days until  !In just one month, educators, researchers, and literacy leaders will gather in Chicago for three days of...
09/01/2026

30 days until !

In just one month, educators, researchers, and literacy leaders will gather in Chicago for three days of learning, conversation, and connection.

What’s waiting for you?

🔹 Practical ideas and resources to bring back to your work
🔹 Keynotes and conversations exploring the latest research in reading science
🔹 Opportunities to earn continuing education hours
🔹 Time to connect with a community committed to improving literacy outcomes

There’s still time to be part of the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4x1Y5gX

"Essential for some, beneficial for all."We say this often about structured literacy.But for our most vulnerable learner...
08/30/2026

"Essential for some, beneficial for all."

We say this often about structured literacy.

But for our most vulnerable learners—students with dyslexia, developmental disabilities, or those with Tier 3 support needs—how do we translate this phrase into precise, daily practice?

At the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League, the Dyslexia & Intensive Intervention strand is designed to help you break down siloed supports, master Data-Based Individualization (DBI), and deliver high-impact instruction to the learners who need us most.

Here is a preview of the sessions heading to Chicago:

🔹 “Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Does the Science of Reading Apply?” by Chris Lemons

🔹 “Dyslexia Defined: Unpacking the Revised IDA Definition of Dyslexia” by Tim Odegard

🔹 “From Siloed Support to Systematic Alignment: Using Data-Based Individualization to Strengthen Intensive Reading Intervention” by Genevieve Thomas

Every student has the right to learn to read.

Join us in Chicago to gain the tools, research, and frameworks to support the learners who need us most.

🔗 Learn more and register to join us at : https://bit.ly/4xYBMJQ

Reading comprehension isn't just one skill. It’s the culmination of oral language, background knowledge, vocabulary, syn...
08/29/2026

Reading comprehension isn't just one skill. It’s the culmination of oral language, background knowledge, vocabulary, syntax, and writing working together!

When students struggle to understand what they read, we have to ask: How are we supporting oral language from the start? How are we scaffolding complex texts? And how are we linking writing to reading?

At the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Chicago, our Teaching Language, Comprehension & Writing strand is designed to give you practical, high-impact strategies you can bring directly back to your school or classroom.

Take a look at the incredible sessions heading to Chicago:

🔹 “Solving the Reading Comprehension Mystery by Addressing the Root Causes” by Kay Wijekumar

🔹 “Handwriting Matters: Aligning Transcription Instruction to How Students Learn” by Pam Kastner

🔹 “Reading Comprehension: What’s Syntax Got to Do With It?” with Nancy Eberhardt and Margie Gillis

🔹 “Language - The Heart of Reading: Classroom Application Follow-Up” with Jessica Pasik, Audrey Goninan, and Kari Kurto

🔹 “Scaffolding Complex Texts: Preparing Readers to Grow Into Complexity” by Mitchell Brookins

🔹 “Strengthening Reading Comprehension: What Research Says and What Educators Can Do” by Amy Elleman

🔹 “The K-12 Morphology Toolkit: Differentiating Vocabulary Across Tiers 1, 2, and 3” by Heather Ballantine

🔹 “Language – The Heart of Reading” by Charles Hulme

🔹 “Morphology: It’s Not All in Your Head!” by Sue Hegland

🔹 “Successful Transitions From Early and Emergent Literacy Into Early Reading and Writing: Leading Literacy Learning Through Oral Language” by Lucy Hart Paulson

🔹 “Writing Rocks! Using POW to Create WOW-Worthy Writing” by Lindsay Kemeny

🔹 “Why the Big Six Should Actually Be the Big Five: The Case for Language as a Unifying Construct in Reading Instruction” by Pam Snow

🔗 There's still time to register for today: https://bit.ly/4xnHTHH

08/28/2026

Alaina recently stocked her kindergarten classroom with hands-on tools from The Reading League Shop to support early literacy instruction and practice:

🔹 Heart Words Phonics Teaching Companion Plushie: A classroom companion designed to keep young learners engaged during high-frequency word instruction and practice.

🔹 CVC Builders Activity Cards: Visual prompts that give students hands-on practice blending, segmenting, and building CVC words.

🔹 CVC Toolbox: Tri-blocks and photo cards that bring a tactile element to early decoding and word-building practice.

🔹 CVC Tri-Blocks Tub: Color-coded blocks students can twist and turn to build words and explore initial, medial, and final sounds.

🔹 Spelligator Game: A playful way for students to build and practice new words.

See something you’d add to your classroom?

🔗 Explore these tools and more at shop.thereadingleague.org.

Foundational reading skills are the building blocks of literacy, and we want to ensure those blocks are laid with precis...
08/27/2026

Foundational reading skills are the building blocks of literacy, and we want to ensure those blocks are laid with precision, flexibility, and equity for every child.

If you’re ready to dive deep into evidence-based practices that make reading stick, join us at the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Chicago!

Whether you’re teaching high-frequency words, guiding students through orthographic mapping, or helping them tackle multisyllabic "big words," the Teaching Foundational Reading Skills strand was built for you:

🔹 “Spelling Is Not an Add-On: The Role of Spelling in Evidence-Based Reading Instruction” by Ramona Pittman

🔹 “Making Words Stick: The What, Why, and How of Orthographic Mapping” by Katie Pace Miles and Molly Ness

🔹 “An Introduction to the developmental English Lexicon Project (d-ELP)” by Don Compton, Aviva Coyne-Green, and Tina Zampitella

🔹 “Teaching ALL Words Across Grade Levels: High-Frequency Words and Beyond” by Janee' Butler

🔹 “Collaborating for Change: Building Reading Foundations for All Through Everyday Practices” by LaKeshia Johnson

🔹 “Clarifying Syllable Instruction: Teaching With Precision and Flexibility” by Yvette Manns

🔹 “From Affirmation to Action: Strategic Foundational Literacy Instruction for Black Language Speakers” by Jasmine Rogers

🔹 “The Opportunities and Limitations of AI in Foundational Skills Instruction” by Vivek Ramakrishnan

🔹 “The Challenge of Big Words: Instructional Practices to Support Multisyllabic Word Reading and Spelling” by Brennan Chandler and Jessica Toste

🔹 “Morphology: It’s Not All in Your Head!” by Sue Hegland

🔹 “From Research to Results: Building Grade-1 Reading Proficiency Through Systems-Aligned Structured Literacy” by Kristen Wynn and Norma Hancock

🔹 “The Road to Fluent Reading: What, Why, and How?” by Holly Lane

Gather with educators, researchers, and coaches at the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League to transform the science of reading into everyday, high-impact instruction.

🔗 Register today for : https://bit.ly/4qE6YvF

The Reading League is Big Sky bound! 🏔️Andreia Simon and Andrea Setmeyer will be in Montana for the Big Sky Literacy Sum...
08/26/2026

The Reading League is Big Sky bound! 🏔️

Andreia Simon and Andrea Setmeyer will be in Montana for the Big Sky Literacy Summit 2026: Activating Genius.

Whether you want to explore our latest resources, discuss professional learning partnerships, or just say hello, stop by Booth #3 in the Upper Atrium.

We look forward to an inspiring few days of learning and community.

Knowing the science of reading is one thing. Building the systems, structures, and coaching models to sustain it across ...
08/25/2026

Knowing the science of reading is one thing. Building the systems, structures, and coaching models to sustain it across an entire school or district is where the hard work of leadership begins.

Shifting to evidence-aligned practice isn't just about changing curriculum—it’s about changing culture. It requires breaking through instructional resistance, aligning Tier 1 instruction, structuring high-impact tutoring, and turning siloed efforts into a coherent, district-wide system.

At , our Leadership & Coaching strand offers actionable blueprints, systems-level strategies, and human-centered approaches to turn research into lasting reality.

Whether you are a coach, principal, or district administrator, these sessions will help you lead the shift with confidence:

🔹 “Structured Literacy: A School District's Journey” with Grant Rivera

🔹 “From Research to Reality: Teacher Leadership for Secondary Literacy Improvement” with Julie Burtscher Brown

🔹 “Creating a Coherent Infrastructure for Strong Literacy Implementation” with Amanda Nickerson

🔹 “Beyond the Score: Building a Purposeful and Comprehensive Assessment Within MTSS” with Renata Archie

🔹 “How Can You Make Tier 1 Better? A Practical Guide for Aligning With Research and Sustaining Success” with Devin Kearns

🔹 “High Impact Tutoring: What, Why, How” with Katie Pace Miles

🔹 “From Strategy to System: Transforming Schools Through Collective Instructional Leadership and Coaching” with Dawn Brookhart and Daryl Michel

🔹 “Breaking Through Resistance: A Human Centered Approach for Leaders and Coaches” with Becca Silver

🔹 “Insights From a Master Teacher: Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Classroom” with Magdalena Zavalia and Tina Tom

🔹 “The Canon of Literacy: A Three Sciences Framework for Coherent Instructional Decision-Making” with Paige Pullen

🔹 “From Siloed Support to Systematic Alignment: Using Data-Based Individualization to Strengthen Intensive Reading Intervention” with Genevieve Thomas

🔹 “Teacher Language as Instructional Leverage: How Classroom Talk Shapes Reading Development and Supports Effective Feedback” with Jill Pentimonti

Bring your leadership team to Chicago and get the practical tools you need to build a sustainable, coherent infrastructure for reading success.

🔗 Register today for the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League: https://bit.ly/4xOGRUV

Build your knowledge and confidence in supporting students with dyslexia this fall.Join Dr. Sheila Clonan for two upcomi...
08/24/2026

Build your knowledge and confidence in supporting students with dyslexia this fall.

Join Dr. Sheila Clonan for two upcoming Virtual Professional Learning sessions designed to deepen your understanding of dyslexia, assessment, and evidence-aligned support.

Drawing from her extensive work alongside reading researchers Drs. Benita Blachman, Sally Shaywitz, and Bennett Shaywitz, Dr. Clonan brings research and expertise to two focused learning opportunities:

1️⃣ Understanding Dyslexia
🗓️ September 22 | 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. ET

Explore the neurological science of dyslexia, identify core indicators, and clarify important differences among clinical diagnosis, IEPs, and 504 Plans.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4xfrsNv

2️⃣ Assessing for Dyslexia
🗓️ September 22 | 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Examine key diagnostic test measures used to identify dyslexia and learn how assessment data can inform targeted interventions and accommodations.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3S5kV99

🎟️ Space is limited. Register today to join us for one or both sessions.

08/23/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Pam Kastner back to the lineup!

Join Dr. Kastner in Chicago for “Handwriting Matters: Aligning Transcription Instruction to How Students Learn,” where she’ll explore:

🧠 The cognitive connection between transcription skills and reading development
📝 Evidence-aligned strategies to integrate handwriting into daily instruction
💡 Practical tools to support orthographic mapping and writing fluency

There’s still time to join us in Chicago for the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League.

🔗 Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4xctOgb

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