#TRLConf2023

The 7th Annual Conference of
The Reading League

Join education leaders and changemakers from across the globe, learn from top experts in the field, and network with like-minded professionals who share your passion for evidence-aligned reading instruction.

October 2-4, 2023 | Syracuse, NY | The Oncenter

#TRLConf2023

The 7th Annual Conference of
The Reading League

Join education leaders and changemakers from across the globe, learn from top experts in the field, and network with like-minded professionals who share your passion for evidence-aligned reading instruction.

October 2-4, 2023 | Syracuse, NY | The Oncenter

Welcome to The Reading League’s Annual Conference!

Our multi-day conference aims to provide educators, researchers, and other stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the science of reading and its implications for teaching and learning. The conference features over 40 breakout sessions, two keynote speakers, Emily Hanford and Kareem Weaver, and more than 30 vendors.

We can’t wait to see you at The Oncenter in Syracuse, NY, for an unforgettable two days of learning and growth. Our discounted hotel blocks have sold out. List of hotels in downtown Syracuse.

MEET OUR KEYNOTES

Emily Hanford

Emily Hanford

Senior Correspondent & Producer for American Public Media

Kareem Weaver

Kareem Weaver

Co-Founder and Executive Director of FULCRUM

2023 Agenda

The conference features over 40 breakout sessions, and two keynote speakers, Emily Hanford, and Kareem Weaver. Be prepared to be inspired by leaders and changemakers from across the globe.

Conference 2023 Schedule

(schedule is subject to change)

Early Arrival – October 2

Early Check-In
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Reading League’s Reading Buddies™ Season 3 Launch Party
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Day One – October 3

Check-In & Breakfast
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Opening Address & Keynote
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Exhibition Hall Viewing
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Breakout Session #1
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch & Author Signing
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Breakout Session #2
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Breakout Session #3
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

All Attendee Reception
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Day Two – October 4

Breakfast & Check-In
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakout Session #4
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Breakout Session #5
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Lunch & Author Signing
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Breakout Session #6
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Breakout Session #7
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Break
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Closing Address and Keynote
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

PRICING

EARLY BIRD – $499

January 30, 2023 → June 1, 2023

REGULAR – $599

June 2, 2023 → October 1, 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Early Bird purchase amount is $499 until June 1, 2023. The standard registration price will start on June 2, 2023, for $599. Your registration provides access to all sessions throughout the two-day conference (two keynotes, all breakout sessions, the conference reception, and meals).

Yes, you will receive a certificate for the conference sessions. The Reading League is a proud partner with ALTA and IMSLEC and will provide credits for those entities as well.

No, this year’s conference will be in-person only. 

The Reading League is hosting a reception for all conference attendees. This is a free event where attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment in a local Syracuse, NY, venue. The reception is two hours long and attendees can come and go as they please.
We are unable to offer any discounts or free registrations. If cost is an issue, many attendees have success funding their conference experience through grant funding with their school or school district. The conference is a great opportunity to use your ESSER funds to invest in strong professional development.
Our discounted room blocks have sold out. Hotels near the conference.

Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted for immediate registrations online.
Purchase orders: If you select Purchase Order as your payment option, the purchase order must be emailed to finance@thereadingleague.org and received within 30 days of the registration date. Your registration will not be finalized until a purchase order has been received. Unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation after 30 days from the registration date. 

Our refund policy is as follows:

  • Cancellations submitted by September 1, 2023, will receive a 100% refund of registration fees.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations submitted after September 2, 2023.
  • Refunds will be issued in the same form as the original payment when possible.
  • The Reading League does not award payment credit towards future services or events.
To cancel your registration, please visit the registration site and click already registered under the register now button. Access your account using the email address you used to register and your confirmation number, click the Cancel button and follow the on-screen directions. Please reference the refund policy above.

Please direct questions to events@thereadingleague.org. Our events team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the event. Please note that the response time to emails received closer to the date of the conference may be delayed.

Past Conferences

Our 2021 and 2020 annual conferences are available for purchase on our streaming platform. Your purchase includes unlimited access to all sessions and any supporting handouts.

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