Presented by Joan Sedita, Founder and Lead Author, Keys to Literacy; Jillian Roche, Former Teacher, Current Director of Curriculum, Lavinia Group; and Keely Keller, Former Teacher, Current Director of Professional Programs and Author, K12 Coalition
English, Language Arts, Writing
How to Incorporate Reading Full Books in ELA Classrooms, and Why
Presented by Freda Shatara, First Grade Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools (MI); Lorraine Griffith, Former Teacher, Current Senior Director, Content Architect, Great Minds; and Melissa Loftus, Former Teacher, Current Lead Curriculum Developer, Great Minds
Dyslexia Defined: Unpacking the 2025 IDA Definition
Presented by Tim Odegard, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Chairholder, Chair of Dyslexic Studies, Middle Tennessee State University
Moderated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Senior Advisor of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Strengthening Literacy Across California: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
Presented by Claude Goldenberg, Ph.D., Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education, Emeritus, Stanford University; and Susan Lambert, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer of Literacy and Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Amplify Education
Empowering Young Writers: Using POW To Build Confidence and Skill
Presented by Lindsay Kemeny, Elementary School Teacher, Speaker, and Author
Moderated by Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology, Voyager Sopris Learning
Adolescent Writing and The Writing Rope Framework: Evidence-Based Teaching Suggestions for Grades 5–12
Presented by Joan Sedita, Author of The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects
Moderated by Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology, Voyager Sopris Learning
Writing That Works: 5 Evidence-Based Practices for Literacy Success
Presented by Dr. Steve Graham, Regents Professor, Mary Emily Warner Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
Moderated by Pam Austin, Director of Instructional Technology, Voyager Sopris Learning
Decodables in Action: Accelerating K-3 Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
Presented by Dr. Wiley Blevins, Author, Educational Consultant, and Researcher
Nonfiction Read Alouds to Build Knowledge and Vocabulary: Powerful Practices for Grades 3–8
Presented by Katy Wischow, Former Teacher, Current Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower
How AI Can Transform Writing Assessment and Feedback: Measuring What Matters
Presented by Norah Gillam, Director of K-8 Literacy, The KIPP Foundation; and Adam Feiler-Ware, Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Dream Charter School (NY)