The Center for Literacy & Learning

Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® is heralded as the nation's premier literacy institute. The Institute gained its reputation because of its clear focus on providing evidence-based reading research and strategies for those who teach all ages and grade levels. Join us February 24--26, 2027, for Plain Talk 2027 as educators from across the country gather to learn, connect, and strengthen literacy instruction for every learner. Attendees can expect to leave more informed about numerous subjects affecting education, including: Adolescent Literacy, Assessment and Data, Coaching, Comprehension, Dyslexia, English Language Learners, Equity & Inclusion, Fluency, Learning Differences, Leadership, Parent, Family & Community Engagement, Phonics, Phonological Awareness, Policy, Research, RTI, Spelling, Trauma/Social Emotional Learning, Vocabulary, Writing.