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Science of Reading Week 2025

Monday – Thursday | March 3 – 6 | 12pm – 1pm Eastern Time

Join us for a transformative week of live sessions dedicated to your growth as a literacy leader. Whether you’re starting out or nearing mastery, this event will equip you with actionable tools, expert insights, and collaborative support to drive measurable, equitable literacy success.



Opening Keynote: A Conversation With Zaretta Hammond

Monday, March 3, 2025

The journey toward literacy transformation is one of discovery, growth, and courageous leadership. In this inspiring keynote conversation, renowned literacy expert Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, joins Dr. Liz Brooke, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia, to illuminate the essential "north stars" guiding every Science of Reading journey: instructional equity, proven, evidence-based practices, and learning partnerships with students.

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Transformative Leadership in the Science of Reading: Empowering School Administrators

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

This session offers school and district administrators a tailored, transformative experience designed to meet you where you are in your leadership journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore the science of reading, building momentum in your literacy initiatives, or leading systemic change, this panel will provide actionable strategies to help you take the next step.

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Focused Leadership in the Science of Reading: Supporting District Administrators

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Designed to meet you where you are—whether you're just starting, gaining momentum, or achieving systemic success—this panel will provide insights into leading effective change management at every stage of your district's science of reading journey.

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Influential Leadership in the Science of Reading: Literacy Advocacy for Teachers

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Teaching today can often feel overwhelming, but this panel is designed to help you shift from feeling burdened to empowered by embracing the science of reading. You'll discover how to expand your instructional capacity, champion evidence-based literacy practices, and create lasting, positive outcomes for your students—without adding more to your already full plate.

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MEET THE PANELISTS FOR SCIENCE OF READING WEEK!

Zaretta Hammond, Dr. Liz Brooke, Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, Dr. Cleveland Mouton, Octavia Gray-Essex

Dr. Delia Racines, Dr. Laura Rowley, Dr. Aaron Lyon, Dr. Lori Silver, John Arthur, Rhonda Nelson, Dr. Jeanne Wanzek

SCIENCE OF READING WEEK IS HOSTED BY

Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia

Here’s what attendees had to say about last year’s Science of Reading Week:

“The entire week of presentations is a great idea and very helpful for educators. It’s great to be able to share and receive resources, thoughts and questions from colleagues from all over!”

“This was such a rich discussion with thoughtful and intentional conversation that resonates with me. I so appreciate the opportunity to join.”

“Such a wealth of knowledge. So many fantastic resources. I love leaving a PD training feeling like I’m ready to implement something TODAY!”

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