Elevating Literacy: Connecting Communities for Lasting Impact 2026

Elevating Literacy: Connecting Communities for Lasting Impact is the 3rd annual conference organized by The Reading League Kansas. The conference focuses on advancing literacy through evidence-based practices and leadership development. It features a keynote by Dr. Terrie Noland and multiple breakout sessions. Topics covered include grammar, Tier 1 differentiation, phonological awareness, academic discussion, phonics and phonemic awareness for English Learners, structured language comprehension, Kansas literacy initiatives, building-wide literacy strategies for adolescent students, family-school collaboration, spelling strategies, oral language development, close reading, data-based decision-making for reading difficulties, and effective vocabulary instruction. The event aims to equip educators and administrators with practical strategies to foster literacy transformation and lasting impact within their communities.