Professional Learning
Watertown City School District: Transforming Literacy Instruction With The Reading League
Watertown City School District, located in Upstate New York, faced a familiar yet critical challenge: improving literacy outcomes while navigating a crowded field of programs and instructional approaches. Despite a strong commitment to student success, district leaders identified a gap in their K–4 reading instruction.
5 Things You Should Know About The Reading League Summit
If you’ve ever left a conference wishing for more time to connect research, data, and classroom practice, The Reading League Summit is for you. This unique event brings together educators, researchers, and leaders for a shared journey toward one goal: using literacy data to make a real difference for students. Here are five things you should know before you join us in May 2026.
Embracing Educator Growth: Our Shift From “Professional Development” to “Professional Learning”
At The Reading League, we’ve made a deliberate choice to no longer use the term “professional development” (PD). Instead, we embrace professional learning. This shift is intentional and rooted in a deeper understanding of how educators grow and improve.


