The Reading League

We believe all children deserve to learn to read, and all teachers can learn to teach them.

The Reading League

We believe all children deserve to learn to read, and all teachers can learn to teach them.

WE ARE ON A MISSION

The Reading League’s mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.

WE ARE ON A MISSION

The Reading League’s mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.

Summit 2024

Annual Summit

Join us in San Diego, CA, on April 27, 2024, for our one-day Summit: Finding the Alignment: From Research to Practice.

The Reading League Compass

The Reading League Compass

Providing direction for multiple stakeholders seeking to align policy and practices to the science of reading.

The Reading League Conference

Annual Conference

Join education leaders and changemakers from across the globe at our annual conference in Charlotte, NC.

ONLINE ACADEMY

Our online classes, called Knowledge Blocks, provide educators, caregivers, and other interested community members with an opportunity to select their learning paths about evidence-aligned literacy instruction. These interactive learning sessions take place in a live virtual setting and provide a unique opportunity to interact with our expert instructors and network with other participants.

Foundations of the Science of Reading

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

• January 10, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• January 11, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
• February 14, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

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Phonological Awareness

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

• January 17, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• January 18, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
• February 21, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

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Phonic Knowledge

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

• January 24, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• January 25, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
• February 28, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

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6-Step Lesson Plan for Decoding, Spelling and Fluency

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

• January 31, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• February 1, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
• March 6, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

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Science of Reading Defining Guide

What is the science of reading?

Learn the science of reading, transform reading instruction, and improve student outcomes.

The science of reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. The Science of Reading: Defining Guide is available as a free resource for download or as a hard copy for purchase.

Professional Development

Discover our evidence-aligned professional learning opportunities.

  • School-Based Partnerships

  • Online Academy

  • Speaking Engagements

Professional Development

State Chapter Network

The Reading League has 29 state chapters that share our mission and vision. Our chapters consist of educators, parents, and other stakeholders committed to advancing evidence-aligned reading instruction within their states.

The Reading League

It Takes a League

Stay up to date with our programs, professional development opportunities, events, and resources tailored to guide you as you build your professional knowledge.