Events & professional learning

The Reading League brings educators together year-round through our flagship annual conference, chapter-based workshops, professional learning institutes, and communities of practice focused on evidence-aligned reading instruction.

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Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2026

10th Annual Conference

The flagship gathering bringing together educators, administrators, researchers, and leaders from across the nation for a celebration of evidence-aligned reading instruction and classroom practice.

Sample summary: Learn from leading researchers, attend focused breakout sessions, and join peers in collaborative problem-solving around your school's reading roadmap. Whether you teach phonics in a primary classroom or lead district literacy policy, the conference reaches your level.

Conference details

Upcoming

Professional learning programs

Begins June 16, 2026

Chapter Network Summer Book Study

A guided summer reading program across the chapter network.

July 20 & 24, 2026

KAT Framework Workshop

A focused professional-learning workshop on knowledge, application, and transfer.

Multiple dates

Professional Learning Institutes

Intensive training programs for educators seeking deep expertise in evidence-based reading instruction.

Ongoing cohorts

Communities of Practice

Year-round peer learning groups where educators share strategies and solve problems together.

Date to be announced

The Reading League Summit

A specialized gathering for chapter leaders, researchers, and policy partners.

In the community

News and updates

Conference Recap: Evidence in Action

Sample news item for this concept demo. Read coverage from this year's conference and key takeaways from attendee feedback.

New Professional Learning Curriculum Released

Sample news item for this concept demo. Explore the updated professional learning sequence designed for whole-school implementation.

Chapter Leaders Convene for Strategic Planning

Sample news item for this concept demo. Hear from chapter representatives about priorities and initiatives shaping the network's next chapter.

Note for reviewers. The 10th Annual Conference (Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2026), Chapter Network Summer Book Study (begins June 16, 2026), and KAT Framework Workshop (July 20 & 24, 2026) dates are real, sourced from thereadingleague.org. The Professional Learning Institutes, Communities of Practice, and Summit are real program names; their descriptions and the news items on this page are representative summaries for this concept demo. This is an independent concept redesign built by Stoa for the Website Redesign RFP and is not affiliated with The Reading League.