Turning the Tide in Reading Instruction 2026

Absorb the energy as we learn from national reading experts, explore curated exhibits, and connect with colleagues! A breakfast buffet, lunch, snacks, and a host of door prizes are included. In-Person Attendance: We would love to welcome you for the full in-person experience! You have easy access from I-94 and free surface parking. Live Stream Attendance: With this popular option, we welcome folks from across Wisconsin, the country, and even beyond our borders! Our live stream makes it convenient for you to join us virtually. Use the live chat to connect with other virtual attendees and submit your questions for the presenters. You might even win one of the door prizes reserved for live streamers! Recording Access: Both in-person and live stream registrants receive permanent access to the event recording. SPEAKERS: Sharon Vaughn guides our attention to engaging adolescent readers for success by looking at the research-based instructional practices within the intervention program Promoting Access to Comprehension (PACT). Jasmine Rogers explains the sophisticated, rule-governed linguistic system of Black Language, inviting educators to examine their ideas about language and reframe their approach to structured literacy through an asset-based lens. Stephanie Stollar focuses on preventing reading failure in the early grades through implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Devin Kearns challenges some common practices in offering suggestions on how to effectively help students to read multi-syllabic words.