The Reading League Colorado is proud to host our second annual 5280 Literacy Symposium — a full-day, in-person event dedicated to advancing evidence-aligned literacy instruction across Colorado. Rooted in our mission to ensure every student has access to effective reading instruction, this symposium is designed to inspire and equip educators, school leaders, and advocates with the tools and knowledge to strengthen classroom practice.
This year’s theme, Elevating Classroom Practice, Empowering Teachers & Advancing Evidence-Aligned Literacy in Every Colorado Classroom, reflects our deep commitment to supporting and celebrating the professionals leading literacy improvement across the state.
Event Highlights
- A keynote by national literacy leader Lindsay Kemeny
- A screening of the powerful documentary Left Behind
- Shared keynote session with Melody Ilk, Sara Reeser, and Denver Public Schools educators sharing real-world implementation stories
- A panel discussion featuring keynote speakers, and other Colorado voices
- Networking Opportunities with fellow educators, leaders, and literacy advocates
- Lunch and Light Refreshments Provided
- Mission-aligned Sponsors with tools and resources to support your work