2025

January 8

Leading the Way with Read Alouds: A Literacy Coach’s Guide

Middle Georgia RESA

January 25

Peace, Joy, and BOOKS!
Short Bursts of Shared Reading = Big Gains in Foundational Skills

Comprehensive Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference, Chicago, IL

February 1-4

STEAM-Y Read Alouds: Ignite Curiosity, Expand Knowledge
The Promise of Poetry: Nurturing Vulnerable Readers

LitCon, Columbus, OH

February 6-8

Dialogue in Action: Elevating Student-Centered Conversations (with Katie Walther)
STEAM-Y Read Alouds: Boundless Opportunities to Integrate Literacy Across Content Areas

CCIRA, Denver, CO

February 26-27

Bringing Literacy to Life: Practical Strategies for Creating Integrated Reading & Writing Experiences

SAPDC, Medicine Hat & Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

March 6-7

Spring Toward the Finish Line: Innovative Strategies to Refresh Literacy Routines

IL ASCD Pump Up Primary Conference, Schaumburg, IL

March 13-14

Energize End-of-Year Literacy Learning: Fresh Strategies for the Final Stretch
STEAM-Powered Read Alouds: Igniting Curiosity and Expanding Knowledge

Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference, Springfield, IL

May 14-15

Ramp Up Your Read Alouds: Boost Engagement and Broaden Horizons
Energize End-of-Year Literacy Learning: Fresh Strategies for the Final Stretch

First District RESA, St. Simons Island, GA

May 16

Keep the Literacy Love Alive: Elevate Your Read-Aloud Experiences

Chattahoochee-Flint RESA (CFRESA), Americus, GA

June 3

Amp Up Your Read-Alouds: Engaging Strategies to Hook Every Listener

Shenandoah Children's Literature Virtual Conference

June 16-18

STEAM-Powered Read Alouds: Igniting Curiosity and Expanding Knowledge
Conferring for Success: Building Strong Math and Literacy Identities with Gina Picha

NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, Chicago, IL

August 18

Kickstart Your Year with High Impact Read-Aloud Experiences
Shared Reading for Today’s Learners: Fast, Fun, Foundational

Summer Literacy Conference, The Consortium: South Office, Alberta, CA (Virtual)

September 16-19

Leading the Way with Read Alouds: A Guide for Literacy Coaches and Classroom Teachers
Literacy Leads Training Tour, Georgia RESAs

October 27-30

Leading the Way with Read Alouds: A Guide for Literacy Coaches and Classroom Teachers
Literacy Leads Training Tour, Georgia RESAs

November 20-23

From Books to Brilliance: Envisioning the Power of Read Alouds to Cultivate Creativity, Comprehension, and Writing Conventions
with Katie Keier and Whitney LaRocca
From Read Aloud to Real World: Converse, Create, and Innovate
with Vera Ahiyya and Raakhee Mirchandani

NCTE Annual Convention, Denver, CO

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