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SUMMARY:Registration/Sign-In/Breakfast
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LOCATION:Room 01 - Ballroom/General Session KEYNOTES\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Keep on Going: The 3 Rhythms That Help Educators Stay Rooted\, Renewed\, and Resilient
DESCRIPTION:TBA
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Room 01 - Ballroom/General Session KEYNOTES\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Languages Focus Group (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
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LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Secondary Literacy Leadership: Leading with Impact\, Driving Change\, and Inspiring Growth
DESCRIPTION:Strong literacy leadership is the foundation for academic success at the secondary level. In this dynamic workshop\, you will explore the critical role of leaders in shaping school-wide literacy initiatives\, fostering collaboration among educators\, and supporting diverse student needs. You will dive into key focus areas\, including building influence\, leading intentionally\, strategic planning\, and modeling professional growth. You will leave with practical tools to lead literacy initiatives with purpose\, allowing you to elevate instructional practices and empower students to achieve their highest potential. Whether you are managing a department or leading an entire building\, this session provides the framework needed to inspire your staff and create a sustainable culture of literacy. You will gain the clarity and confidence to drive meaningful change that directly impacts student outcomes across all content areas
CATEGORIES:6–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Disciplinary Literacy: Why\, What\, How
DESCRIPTION:Disciplinary literacy is the ability to think\, read\, write\, and communicate in ways that align with the unique practices of a specific field. In this interactive session designed for middle and secondary teachers\, you will move beyond generic comprehension strategies and focus on the discipline-specific ways of thinking that help students truly make sense of complex texts. Drawing on the research of Shanahan and Shanahan\, you will examine how mathematicians\, historians\, scientists\, and literary scholars engage with texts and how these expert moves can be translated into effective classroom instruction. Together\, you will unpack why disciplinary literacy is distinct from general reading strategies and identify practical approaches you can incorporate into your teaching tomorrow. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to mentor your students as they navigate the specialized language and unique inquiry methods of your specific subject area.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Understanding NM MSSA Writing Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, students in grades 3–8 participate in the New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement (NM-MSSA). As part of this assessment\, students are required to complete an on-demand writing task. This session will demystify the writing prompt component by examining what students are asked to do and exploring how teachers can provide instruction that helps students develop effective strategies for crafting strong responses.\n\nParticipants will engage in activities and conversations that will allow them to develop action plans for how to better support students with on-demand writing.
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 14 - Tijeras\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:"Cultivating Readers: Pulling Weeds and Planting Flowers: How Teachers Can Make Room for What Works in Literacy Instruction"
DESCRIPTION:As schools shift toward evidence-based literacy instruction\, you are likely balancing high expectations with an already full plate. Meaningful improvements do not come from adding more to your workload\; they come from identifying what you can remove to make space for practices that truly support student learning. In this session\, you will learn how to intentionally let go of routines\, materials\, or programs that aren't supported by research or data. Using the analogy of "pulling weeds and planting flowers\," you will explore how clearing away less effective practices allows evidence-based instruction to take root and thrive in your classroom. Together\, we will reflect on what is working\, what may be crowding your "garden\," and how to use student data to guide your next steps. You will leave with practical strategies based on implementation science and reflective tools to help you focus instruction\, strengthen classroom practices\, and improve student outcomes.h.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Critical Friends\, Real Growth: Transforming PLCs into Powerful Learning Communities
DESCRIPTION:Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are intended to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes\, yet many schools experience them as routine meetings rather than meaningful professional learning. In this session\, you will explore how to transform PLCs into authentic spaces for reflection\, collaboration\, and instructional growth through the use of Critical Friends Group protocols. You will learn how structured dialogue\, inquiry-based protocols\, and a culture of trust can move your meetings beyond updates and logistics toward deep professional learning focused on teaching and student success. The session highlights practical strategies for facilitating productive conversations\, analyzing instructional practice\, and creating PLC structures that are truly worth your time. Through examples and interactive discussion\, you will leave with the tools to implement Critical Friends approaches in your own school\, fostering a collaborative environment where educators challenge\, support\, and learn from one another to drive lasting instructional improvement.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Making Thinking Visible through Making Meaning Maps
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, you will explore Making Thinking Visible (MTV) Making Meaning Maps through a hands-on opportunity to create a "culture of thinking." Based on the work of researchers Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church of Harvard’s Project Zero\, this engaging process utilizes all four domains of language to reach every learner.\n \n You will engage in the process of creating Making Meaning Maps around the central topic of MLSS. You will discover how these routines can be used to explore any subject area and how to successfully bring this practice into your own classroom\, regardless of the grade level you teach. By the end of the session\, you will understand how to use Making Meaning Maps to deepen student comprehension and foster a more reflective\, collaborative learning environment.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Art
DESCRIPTION:Rejuvenate your spirit in this experiential workshop that introduces simple\, accessible art-making practices grounded in mindfulness. You will engage in creative activities designed to restore focus\, reduce stress\, and cultivate presence for both yourself and your students. Because the emphasis is entirely on process and reflection\, no prior artistic experience is required. During the session\, you will have the opportunity to participate in several mindfulness art activities\, including drawing\, beading\, and sculpting. You will also be invited to engage in guided reflection and mindful movement. You will leave this workshop with a personal sense of calm and a variety of creative tools to help foster a mindful\, focused atmosphere in your own classroom.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Never Give Up\, Never Surrender! What Does it Take to Get Results When Implementation Gets Difficult?
DESCRIPTION:Implementing meaningful literacy change is rarely easy. When challenges arise\, competing priorities\, limited resources\, staff turnover\, or implementation fatigue\, schools need more than commitment. They need systems\, structures\, and a clear framework for sustaining improvement. This session introduces school\, district\, and state leaders to the research-based systems\, infrastructures\, and principles of implementation science required to build and sustain a successful Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for literacy. Participants will explore the critical components that move initiatives from intention to impact\, even in the most challenging contexts. Through three compelling vignettes drawn from real elementary schools facing significant obstacles\, participants will see how strong implementation systems led to measurable improvements in reading and writing outcomes. These stories demonstrate what is possible when leadership\, structure\, and persistence come together to support effective practice. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to persevere through implementation hurdles and the confidence that meaningful\, lasting literacy improvement is achievable.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:The Power of I (Invite\, Inspire\, Include): Relational Mindet Shifts that Stregthen Structured Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Learning to read requires courage. Structured literacy asks students to respond often\, take risks\, and learn from mistakes—and that kind of learning only thrives in classrooms built on trust and belonging. In this session\, teachers will explore The Power of I: Invite\, Inspire\, Include as a mindset shift that enhances structured literacy instruction through relational teaching. Through reflection\, discussion\, and practical application\, participants will learn how small shifts in language\, routines\, and connection can dramatically impact student engagement and confidence. By bridging the gap between social-emotional well-being and cognitive load\, educators will learn to create an environment where students feel safe enough to tackle the rigors of decoding and complex text. Educators will leave feeling empowered to deliver explicit instruction in ways that honor both the science of reading and the humanity of learners. This session proves that high-stakes academic instruction and high-quality human connection aren't just compatible—they are inseparable.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Understanding Text Complexity: Moving Beyond the Numbers to Support ALL Readers
DESCRIPTION:Text complexity remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of literacy instruction\, as many educators rely solely on Lexile levels to determine appropriate texts for students. Because this limited approach often restricts access to grade-level content and perpetuates achievement gaps\, understanding how to comprehensively evaluate text is essential for college and career readiness.\n \n In this session\, Student Achievement Partners will share the research base for text complexity analysis. You will explore the three-dimensional framework that evaluates quantitative measures\, qualitative features\, and reader and task considerations. Using practical tools and rubrics\, you will examine how structure\, language\, knowledge demands\, and meaning interact to create complexity. You will partner with colleagues to practice using qualitative analysis tools on authentic instructional materials and leave with strategies for designing scaffolds that provide all students access to grade-level complex texts. By the end of the session\, you will be equipped to build student capacity through the thoughtful selection and support of challenging\, high-quality texts.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Assessment to Action: Spelling Instruction That Sticks
DESCRIPTION:This engaging session bridges the gap between spelling assessment and high-impact instruction that leads to lasting student learning. You will explore how to use screening\, diagnostic\, and formative assessments to uncover student spelling strengths\, analyze errors\, and plan targeted instruction. The session features real classroom examples demonstrating how to move from data analysis to informing your instructional decisions. You will discover strategies for creating a responsive instructional cycle where ongoing assessment informs your daily teaching and accelerates student progress. You will walk away with research-backed practices that ensure spelling instruction sticks with your students\, transforming assessment from a periodic task into a powerful tool for academic success.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Scaffolding Phonics Instruction for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore practical\, evidence-based practices that ensure all students successfully access and learn from grade-level text. You will learn how to plan effective scaffolds that maintain appropriate rigor while challenging your students and encouraging meaningful growth. The session highlights a versatile array of before\, during\, and after reading strategies that promote active engagement\, deepen comprehension\, and increase student learning. You will also explore how to adapt these research-based strategies to meet both individual and classwide needs\, helping you ensure all students progress toward and achieve the established literacy standards for their grade level. You will leave with a robust toolkit of adaptable routines that allow you to support diverse learners without lowering the bar for excellence.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Languages Focus Group (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
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LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Driving Change with Disciplinary Literacy: Gadsden Middle School's Success Story
DESCRIPTION:TBA
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Fluency as a Key Accelerator in the Secondary Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore the why\, the what\, and the how of strong fluency instruction specifically for the secondary grades. You will discover how science-based instructional routines can provide middle and high school students with the necessary support to access and succeed with grade-level complex texts. Designed for teachers\, coaches\, and instructional leaders\, this session provides you with research-based\, ready-to-implement fluency routines that fit the unique needs of the secondary classroom. You will walk away with practical strategies to help your students build the automaticity required for deeper comprehension\, ensuring they have the tools to navigate challenging content across all subject areas.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Words that Stick: Explicit Vocabulary Instruction with AI
DESCRIPTION:Explicit vocabulary instruction is critical for your secondary students to access complex texts\, express ideas effectively\, and succeed across all disciplines. In this session\, you will examine how AI-powered tools can enhance your vocabulary instruction by facilitating high-impact word selection\, offering adaptive learning experiences\, and strengthening the language networks of the reading brain. You will explore research-based strategies for direct vocabulary instruction\, including how to select and teach high-utility words\, integrate structured routines\, and foster word consciousness in your classroom. Through practical examples and interactive discussions\, you will learn how to integrate AI tools to deepen student comprehension and build robust academic language networks. You will leave with actionable strategies to create a language-rich environment that accelerates literacy development for all your secondary students\, ensuring they have the linguistic tools necessary for academic success.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Vision to Lasting Results: Applying Implementation Science to Literacy
DESCRIPTION:In this session designed for school and district leaders\, participants will explore how to move beyond good intentions and into sustained\, measurable impact. This presentation highlights the research-based principles of implementation science and the specific phases of implementation that help schools and districts turn literacy initiatives into consistent classroom practice. Attendees will examine practical strategies for effectively rolling out literacy initiatives\, building staff capacity\, and supporting instructional fidelity. The session focuses on creating the organizational systems necessary to ensure literacy efforts lead to lasting student outcomes rather than becoming "just another initiative." Leaders will leave with a clearer understanding of how to navigate the shift from initial adoption to full\, sustainable integration\, ensuring that evidence-aligned practices reach every student in every classroom.
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:AI Literacy: The New Foundation for Digital Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore the evolution of digital citizenship and how it must now align with the growing expectations of AI literacy. You will take a deep dive into New Mexico's AI Guidance Document\, gaining a clear understanding of the state's framework for responsible and effective AI use in schools. Throughout the workshop\, you will interact with your peers and the presenter to discuss practical ways to integrate AI tools into your core curriculum. You will focus specifically on ensuring these tools are aligned with High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to maintain academic rigor. You will leave with a modernized perspective on digital citizenship and a strategic plan for using AI to enhance\, rather than replace\, high-quality teaching and learning in your classroom.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Piggy Banks to Paychecks: Financial Literacy PreK–12
DESCRIPTION:Financial literacy is an essential life skill that should grow with students from early childhood through adulthood. This session showcases dynamic\, free resources from the Federal Reserve designed to build economic knowledge and personal finance skills across grade levels. Participants will explore classroom-ready resources and engaging activities that integrate easily into literacy\, math\, and career readiness instruction. Educators will leave with practical tools to help students build real-world financial understanding and make informed financial choices. Whether you are looking to enhance a math unit or find informational texts for literacy blocks\, this session provides the high-quality materials needed to prepare students for a successful financial future.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Increasing Student "Lift" through the Use of Student Discourse
DESCRIPTION:It is time to lift your students’ speaking and listening skills to new heights. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, you will focus on strengthening oral language development through dynamic\, student-centered discourse strategies that get every learner talking\, thinking\, and engaging. You will not just hear about these strategies\; you will experience them in action and feel their impact firsthand. From structured partner talk to collaborative group discussions and whole-class dialogue\, you will walk away with practical\, ready-to-use tools that can be implemented immediately. With examples tailored for both elementary and secondary classrooms\, you will leave equipped and inspired to help your students truly soar. You will gain the confidence to facilitate rich academic conversations that build background knowledge\, sharpen critical thinking\, and ensure every student has a voice in the learning process.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Introducing a Framework for Complex Text: Increasing Rigor through Effective Comprehension Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Designing instruction to support reading comprehension can be a daunting task. This session introduces a Comprehension Framework designed to support the planning and implementation of instruction that attends to the language strands of Dr. Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Attendees will utilize a sample text to practice planning and implementing effective comprehension instruction using this structured approach. The framework enables diverse learners across all grades to access grade-level-appropriate text while strengthening vocabulary\, background knowledge\, syntax\, and more. You will leave with a clear process for ensuring your instructional design aligns with the necessary components for skilled reading.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Write Every Day: Strengthening K–8 Literacy through Writing Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:If you are ready to rediscover the joy of writing and make daily practice feel meaningful and manageable\, this session is for you. In this session\, you will explore practical and easy-to-use writing strategies designed to make writing across the curriculum clear\, consistent\, and meaningful in every subject area. You will learn about a specific framework that aligns naturally with DOK levels\, supports deeper comprehension\, and elevates journal writing so it becomes a powerful part of learning rather than a task students rush through. This system is designed to be set up once and used all year long to provide you with a dependable structure from start to finish. You will also discover how this strategy makes it simple to pull small guided writing groups\, target specific skills\, and gather quick\, authentic formative assessments that help you adjust instruction with confidence. You will leave with a writing tool that strengthens literacy\, boosts student thinking\, and makes daily writing a natural and joyful part of your classroom all year long.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:RTI/MLSS\, Fluency\, and Reading Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:What is the relationship between RTI/MTSS\, oral reading fluency\, and reading comprehension? In this session\, you will explore how an understanding of this intersection helps you build the knowledge\, structures\, and practices most likely to yield student reading success. Designed specifically for educators\, leaders\, and administrators working with students in grades K through 5\, this session provides a roadmap for aligning your school-wide systems with essential reading skills. You will examine how fluency acts as a bridge between foundational skills and deep comprehension within a multi-tiered framework. You will leave with a clearer vision of how to refine your instructional practices and support structures to ensure that every student reaches their full literacy potential.
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/a57fbed0ce50c3d47b21b5a152cc8c39
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Every Voice: Dynamic Language Strategies for All Classrooms and Simple Shifts to Integrate Language Into Your Literacy Lessons
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop provides an understanding of the importance of intentional oral language development for literacy and learning success. This understanding will give you and your students a linguistic edge as they learn to read and write.\n \n Language is the primary tool we use to make sense of the world around us. In the Reading is Language Model (Hulme and Snowling\, 2025)\, there is a reciprocity between reading and language as literacy develops. Expanding upon the concepts of the Simple View of Reading (Gough and Tunmer\, 1986)\, we will demonstrate that oral language skills are the essential precursor to the components of the SVR. As Dr. Charles Hulme suggests\, the stagnation of NAEP scores highlights an urgent need for more robust language instruction.\n \n During this session\, we will discuss efficient assessments and programs that support the development of language skills critical for literacy. Additionally\, you will experience concrete\, brief instructional strategies designed to infuse language development throughout the school day. Language not only helps students improve their reading and writing skills\; it provides a sense of belonging that supports learning in all areas. When we give language the emphasis it deserves\, we provide students with the foundation necessary for lifelong academic achievement.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/b821fbc5c3d8ae3e0afe1c9f132f9ecc
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SUMMARY:Diverse Adolescent Learners: Instructional Priorities for Literacy
DESCRIPTION:What does current research say about the literacy instructional needs of older students\, including English language learners and students with disabilities? In this session\, you will discover that while there is no one-size-fits-all approach\, specific research findings can be integrated with your local context to drive student success. You will explore how to combine individual study findings with your own student data and unique school structures to prioritize the practices that truly matter for literacy achievement. By examining the instructional needs of diverse adolescent learners through a research-based lens\, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to focus your efforts. You will leave with a framework for making informed\, high-impact instructional decisions that support the literacy growth of every student in your secondary classroom.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/e9277c35956fe7271b7857242450c41a
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SUMMARY:Literacy Strategies in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will learn how to use Reading Apprenticeship strategies to facilitate student entry points to mathematical texts. &nbsp\; Participants will learn how to increase student engagement with mathematical text\, promote discussion around the texts\, and facilitate reluctant learners in approaching complex texts they may encounter in secondary mathematics classes. &nbsp\;Facilitated by a classroom teacher\, this session is designed to provide quick\, easy\, effective strategies that incorporate well into day-to-day math lessons.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/0d5a7feebfa1a312674c25ce6cb492e6
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SUMMARY:Paired Texts\, Powerful Themes: Protocol for Literacy Analysis in Grades 6–12
DESCRIPTION:This session invites secondary educators to bridge the gap between reading and writing standards by embedding a high-impact protocol from WestEd’s Reading Apprenticeship into literary analysis instruction. Participants will unpack key Reading (6–12 RL/RI) and Writing (6–12 W.1 and W.2) standards to better understand their interconnected nature. Through guided close-reading and evidence-gathering routines\, attendees will collaboratively design lesson sequences that move students from initial textual interpretation to structured\, argument-driven essays. Through hands-on modeling and peer collaboration\, educators will leave with ready-to-implement strategies that weave reading comprehension and writing skills into a seamless instructional flow\, ensuring students can effectively communicate their analysis of complex texts.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/4acd40931040aa87c76e0f4928f10ef4
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Engage ALL Learning with Content Area Text
DESCRIPTION:Students must be given grade level appropriate lessons and text in content area instruction. However\, we often have students who read well below grade level. Participants in this session will learn about and practice strategies and activities to use to better enable ALL students to engage with grade level text in the classroom.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/9711f5f27618ad0b60dae593b89ca8ec
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SUMMARY:Leading Literacy Transformation with Competence\, Consistency\, and Coherence
DESCRIPTION:TBA
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/a745a15592611a7de2ff1b643c131d4e
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SUMMARY:AI in the Humanities Classroom: Ethical AI Use that Builds Civics Thinking
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore real classroom scenarios involving AI use in civic learning\, emphasizing that ethical decision-making around technology is an essential part of daily civic education. Together\, we will analyze both effective and problematic uses of AI through a civic lens\, focusing on the common good\, transparency\, bias awareness\, and academic integrity. Working in small groups\, you will create a "Do’s and Don’ts of AI in Civic Education" guide tailored to your specific instructional context. This tool is designed for everyday classroom use rather than one-off conversations. You will also contribute to a shared resource bank of vetted prompts\, discussion protocols\, and student reflection tools that support ongoing civic thinking in an AI-rich world. By the end of the session\, you will leave with a practical ethical AI checklist reflecting your local policies\, sample AI-integrated civic lesson prompts\, and student reflection templates for responsible use. You will learn how to help students practice critical evaluation and civic judgment\, preparing them to engage responsibly in their communities and democracy on an ongoing basis.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/4847aeccda5fecd23692ea9c6a2d5a2d
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SUMMARY:Morphology Moments: Empower Vocabulary through Structured Word Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:You can empower your students’ academic language development by using morphology to support skilled reading comprehension. Vocabulary depth\, breadth\, and precision are essential components of the language strand in the Reading Rope\, and in this session\, you will learn to apply structural analysis using common affixes and Greek and Latin bases to expand student vocabulary. You will explore how explicit and systematic instruction of morphemes enables students to accurately and automatically analyze academic vocabulary in grade-level texts. To help students prepare for sophisticated reading and standardized assessments\, you will focus on the three layers of the English language: Anglo-Saxon\, Latin\, and Greek. The session emphasizes the use of semantic clusters\, which are groups of words that share a common base or characteristic. As your students progress to upper grades and encounter increasingly complex multisyllabic words\, you will be equipped with the tools to teach them how every word part aids in analysis\, comprehension\, and spelling.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/19913a5cb3082637a6538c1e24e34dbd
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SUMMARY:Restorative Practices with a Creative Twist
DESCRIPTION:This session offers a professional development opportunity that puts more than a “creative twist” on restorative circles. Participants will learn the basics of restorative practices integrated with arts and mindfulness to create heartfelt\, student-centered connections within the classroom community. Because relationships are at the center of all restorative practices\, this experiential workshop models safe\, inclusive\, and creative strategies for both staff and students. This highly interactive session is full of opportunities to learn\, practice\, and reflect\, providing educators with actionable tools to foster a more connected and supportive learning environment.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/3230f1f7aea73483adbfd6ee92b9804c
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SUMMARY:HQIM: The Foundation of Core Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:This session reviews the critical connection between High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and structured literacy practices while aligning with Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS) strategies in lesson planning. Participants will explore the specific components of HQIM and understand why these materials are essential for effectively implementing the science of reading.\n \n Through a practical lens\, attendees will learn how the MLSS framework can be seamlessly integrated within core literacy instruction to provide tiered support without compromising the integrity of the curriculum. The session provides a clear roadmap for using high-quality resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners\, ensuring that instructional materials serve as a strong foundation for equitable and evidence-aligned literacy outcomes. Educators will leave with actionable insights on how to leverage their curriculum to strengthen both Tier 1 instruction and targeted interventions.
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/84f83d6901fc93637d57b125df167a47
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SUMMARY:Redefining Foundations: Integrating Oral Language into Foundational Skills
DESCRIPTION:Foundational literacy is often reduced to "cracking the code\," yet a child’s oral language proficiency is a strong predictor of long-term reading success. Hulme and Snowling’s recent model\, the Reading is Language Model (2025)\, expands on the Simple View of Reading to demonstrate that language is the primary contributor and the basis of all literacy learning\, including both word learning and comprehension. This session explores an expanded definition of foundational skills\, positioning oral language\, specifically vocabulary depth\, syntactic complexity\, and frequent peer-to-peer speaking\, as the essential building block for later reading comprehension.\n \n In this interactive session\, participants will gain an understanding of the role of language as the "glue" for foundational skills. You will discover practical ways to integrate robust oral language development into daily foundational routines\, ensuring students are not just decoding words\, but are building the linguistic wealth necessary for true comprehension.
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/d70ebc035e4098ce896a7205c1d22d98
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SUMMARY:Structured Literacy in New Mexico: From Data to Classroom Success for English Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Linda Cavazos and Severo Martinez\, this session explores the impact of the Structured Literacy Initiative on student achievement in New Mexico since 2022. You will examine the evidence demonstrating how systematic\, explicit instruction has successfully improved reading proficiency for all students across the state. During the session\, you will look closely at data and outcomes with a particular focus on English Learners across all instructional settings. You will discover how the initiative’s frameworks have shifted the landscape of literacy in New Mexico and what these results mean for your own classroom or district. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the evidence base supporting structured literacy and a clear view of how these state-wide efforts are effectively closing achievement gaps and fostering long-term reading success.
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/14796b9ee5f02590a0f069833d61af5f
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SUMMARY:Building Spanish and English: Using Cross-Linguistic Phonology to Strengthen Early Literacy Instruction for English Learners
DESCRIPTION:English Learners bring valuable phonological knowledge to early literacy instruction. Research identifies phoneme-grapheme relationships between Spanish and English as fully transferable\, partially transferable\, or non-transferable\, and these connections serve as a critical bridge for reading development. In this session\, you will examine how the similarities and differences in Spanish and English phonology impact student reading and spelling in English.\n \n You will be introduced to the Translinguistic Tool for Teachers of English Learners (T³EL)\, a resource designed to support your understanding of phoneme-grapheme reciprocity across languages. You will explore practical guidance for teaching phonics concepts to English Learners and gain the instructional tools necessary to implement these strategies in your classroom. You will leave with a clear roadmap for using a student’s home language as a powerful foundation for English literacy success.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/374e33d0fd67d39e0190ce25a4b6e485
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SUMMARY:Brain Stew: Leveraging Adolescent Brain Development to Enhance Literacy\, Humanities Instruction\, and Learning Environments
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will take a lively and accessible dive into adolescent brain development using insights from medical doctors\, psychologists\, neuroscientists\, and social scientists. Together\, you will unpack why teenagers think\, decide\, and behave the way they do. More importantly\, you will discover how this understanding can make classroom management and instruction feel less like a battle and more like a true partnership. You can expect an energetic and hands-on experience with group conversations\, storytelling\, movement breaks\, and music woven throughout the session. Because the session focuses on how the adolescent brain works\, you will learn through the very methods that match how that brain learns best. You will leave with a new perspective on your students and a toolkit of practical strategies to foster a more connected\, productive\, and calm classroom environment.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/abaf82cc36b13b9b856677ac720baa7a
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SUMMARY:Text Sets That Move Us: Designing Immersive\, Culturally Sustaining Literacy Experiences
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your learners encounter texts that pull them in emotionally\, intellectually\, and physically? In this interactive workshop\, you will experience an immersive\, text-rich exploration of nuclear procurement in Indian Country\, feeling firsthand how a compelling topic and carefully curated text set can activate deep engagement.\n \n Following this experience\, you will begin developing your own compelling topics and accompanying text sets for use at your local site. Finally\, using the Indigenous Critical Curriculum Framework\, you will examine your emerging plans for curriculum violence by asking not just if the work is engaging\, but who the curriculum serves and who it might harm. You will leave with a compelling topic in progress and a critical lens to carry forward into all your future instructional design.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/d6d0a19df01552659c5775c974d903ab
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SUMMARY:"What are we willing to stop?": Leading Strategic De-Implementation in Structured Literacy Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Successful structured literacy implementation requires more than adding evidence-aligned practices\; it demands the intentional removal of practices that dilute clarity and coherence. In this interactive session\, you will examine de-implementation as a core leadership responsibility within your Science of Reading initiatives. As a district or building leader\, you will explore how to identify misaligned literacy practices and anticipate the adaptive resistance that often accompanies change. Through guided reflection and the use of practical planning tools\, you will develop a strategic phase-out plan aligned to your district’s specific priorities. You will leave with actionable tools and the precise language needed to reduce initiative overload\, strengthen system coherence\, and create the necessary conditions for structured literacy to thrive. By focusing on streamlining your instructional efforts\, you will gain the ability to protect your staff's time and ensure that your literacy goals lead to lasting student success.
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/461b95ea0abcae4a2a94e5ca3acca6a8
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SUMMARY:Building a Framework for Reading Success
DESCRIPTION:Everyone these days seems to know some of the major reading frameworks (e.g.\, simple view\, reading rope\, active view). However\, these frameworks are about what readers do cognitively during reading. What about instruction? What about increasing children’s reading achievement? This presentation presents a practical teaching framework that educators can use to guide their reading improvement efforts. If you want to know what it takes to raise reading achievement -- in your classroom\, school\, or state – you’ll find this framework\, drawn from research and Professor Shanahan’s nearly 60 years of practice\, to be a valuable guide.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/aff713c5cb0ceeccb6e8b29a72fe6bb1
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SUMMARY:Reading the World: Literacy and Humanities through Place-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how place-based outdoor learning strengthens literacy and humanities instruction. Participants will engage in a guided experience demonstrating how observation\, journaling\, and inquiry deepen comprehension\, writing\, vocabulary\, and critical thinking by connecting students to their local environment. Grounded in equity-centered strategies\, this session offers practical tools for inclusive implementation across grade levels\, showing how the natural world can serve as a primary text for learning. Educators will learn how to facilitate sensory-rich writing exercises and site-specific inquiries that help students build background knowledge and develop a stronger sense of place. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for taking the curriculum outdoors to foster deeper student engagement and more authentic literacy connections
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/61c777309cce3cf69b3f57a397b2b130
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SUMMARY:The Work of Democracy Happens Every Day\, in Every Classroom: Helping Students Evaluate Digital Information
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will examine real examples of misleading digital content that circulate in civic spaces and explore the everyday challenges to accuracy in a democracy. You will investigate issues such as mis- and disinformation\, sponsored content\, media bias\, and conspiracy theories. Rather than relying on simple skepticism\, you will model discipline-specific lateral reading strategies that support informed civic judgment. You will learn how to evaluate and verify claims by cross-checking sources\, tracing authorship and funding\, and contextualizing information using targeted search operators. Working collaboratively\, you will design a classroom-ready flowchart that guides students through a structured verification process which can be embedded across social studies units all year long. By the end of the session\, you will have gained hands-on practice with digital literacy through live demonstrations and experienced applying search operators to authentic civic examples. You will leave with a customizable verification flowchart\, an access link to iCivics digital literacy resources\, and a deeper understanding of how to integrate civic reasoning into your daily instruction.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Winning at WIN Time: How Jemez Valley and Redwood Literacy Build a Model for Individualized Success
DESCRIPTION:How can a rural elementary school provide high-frequency\, specialized literacy instruction to every student without overextending its staff? You will find the answer in this case study of Jemez Valley Elementary\, where the "WIN" (What I Need) block was reimagined through a strategic partnership with Redwood Literacy. This session explores a successful Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) in action\, demonstrating how to prioritize the "Right to Read" through innovative scheduling and specialized collaboration.\n \n In this session\, you will explore the "Jemez Valley Model\," a structured literacy approach that leverages outside experts to work alongside school teams. You will learn the logistical "how-to" of scheduling a school-wide intervention block that minimizes transition loss and maximizes instructional minutes. Furthermore\, you will discover how to use BOY and MOY data to move beyond "one size fits all" instruction\, creating fluid groupings that address specific gaps in phonemic awareness\, phonics\, and fluency. By examining the growth data and success stories from this implementation\, you will leave with a practical framework for forging strategic partnerships\, individualizing instruction at scale\, and using evidence-based interventions to significantly improve student proficiency and confidence.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/4adf9fbef97a0e912dbe6f1ff579aef4
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SUMMARY:Writing Instruction and Assessment: WIDA/ACCESS AND Title I Part A
DESCRIPTION:TBA
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Making Literacy Stick: The Science of Implementation
DESCRIPTION:TBA
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Building Thinking Classrooms: Using Anticipation Guides to Strengthen Literacy in K–5 Learners
DESCRIPTION:Anticipation guides stimulate students' interest in a topic and set a purpose for reading by teaching them to make predictions\, anticipate the text\, and verify their findings. This powerful pre-reading strategy is particularly effective in the elementary classroom because it activates background knowledge\, sparks curiosity\, and establishes a clear focus for the reading task.\n \n By presenting thought-provoking statements connected to key concepts in the text\, teachers encourage students to predict\, agree or disagree\, and engage in meaningful discussion before reading begins. In this session\, participants will learn how to create and implement effective anticipation guides\, with a focus on intentionally embedding essential vocabulary and academic language into these statements to provide early exposure to critical terms in context.\n \n As students revisit the guide during and after reading\, they refine their thinking\, deepen comprehension\, and make stronger connections between new vocabulary and the text’s central ideas. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for designing these guides in their own classrooms\, gaining tools to intentionally strengthen student vocabulary development and reading comprehension through purposeful pre-reading engagement.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Equity by Design: Building Background Knowledge for Stronger K–5 Comprehension through Culturally Responsive Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Students struggle with comprehension not only because of decoding challenges\, but because texts assume knowledge they may not yet have. In this interactive workshop\, participants will examine the role of background knowledge within Scarborough’s Reading Rope and experience a classroom-ready routine for Grade 3–5 literature and informational texts. Using a grade-level excerpt\, educators will learn how to implement a structured 10–12 minute “Build Background Knowledge” sequence prior to reading. The session demonstrates how to intentionally teach essential context and concept vocabulary while integrating culturally responsive connections and structured academic discourse routines that ensure equitable participation. Participants will leave with a one-page planning template and a knowledge-builder menu that can be applied immediately to upcoming reading lessons. This session bridges structured literacy and equity by showing how explicit knowledge instruction strengthens comprehension and access for all students.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Phonics Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:Phonics Power Hour is an engaging and interactive session designed to strengthen students’ foundational reading skills through explicit\, systematic phonics instruction. This presentation highlights how targeted practice with letter–sound relationships\, blending\, segmenting\, and word building helps young learners become confident\, fluent readers. Participants will dive into the mechanics of word recognition\, exploring how high-frequency practice and multisensory routines move students from sounding out individual letters to automatic word recognition. The session provides educators with a clear framework for delivering fast-paced\, high-impact phonics lessons that maximize student engagement and retention. Attendees will leave with a suite of practical tools and instructional routines that can be implemented immediately to ensure every student masters the code necessary for reading success.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/0c35673b7ab7b3926e47b6a547c3ed3f
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DTSTART:20260604T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading with Complex Text Across the Grades
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, teachers have been told that it was essential that students be taught at their reading levels. This has led to a plethora of assessments\, text leveling systems\, and small group instructional routines. However\, research shows that this approach is not best for kids. Higher reading achievement can be accomplished with more challenging texts and different teaching routines. This presentation explores that research and proposes alternative practical approaches to teaching reading comprehension using challenging texts.
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LOCATION:Room 01 - Ballroom/General Session KEYNOTES\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/af8793effe67bff198ad0947e268a5aa
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SUMMARY:Leading Research-Based Writing Instruction with the Writing Rope
DESCRIPTION:This engaging session is designed for district and building administrators and instructional coaches who are leading the implementation of evidence-based writing instruction. You will explore how to move beyond fragmented writing practices to create a cohesive\, school-wide approach that yields measurable results. Throughout the session\, you will have the opportunity for deep collaboration and discussion with fellow leaders to solve common implementation challenges. You will examine the specific structures and professional learning supports needed to empower your teachers and ensure that high-quality writing instruction becomes a sustainable part of your district’s literacy culture. You will leave with a clearer vision for leadership and a set of practical strategies to monitor and support effective writing instruction across all grade levels.
CATEGORIES:6–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/d10f205f40b05b712b5fec901d7e195e
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SUMMARY:Leading the Shift: Strategic Leadership for Secondary Literacy Success
DESCRIPTION:Secondary literacy is a leadership priority. In this session\, you will examine why a focused approach to adolescent literacy is critical for student success and how to strategically support educators in implementing evidence-based reading and writing practices. With particular attention to the AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading for Secondary\, you will explore the frameworks necessary to drive school-wide improvement. You will leave with practical leadership actions to strengthen implementation and ensure literacy is embedded across all content areas. By focusing on sustainable systems and professional support\, you will gain the tools needed to make literacy a foundational pillar of your school or district’s academic strategy.
CATEGORIES:6–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/7686ea6c9cc9651a4148e027baea1626
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SUMMARY:Fluency Matters: Empowering Striving Adolescent Readers
DESCRIPTION:Fluency is more than a technical skill\, it is a pathway to empowerment\, resilience\, and hope for our older striving readers. In this session\, we explore fluency’s role in adolescent literacy development and its critical impact on overall student learning. Through evidence-based practices and collaborative planning\, educators will reimagine fluency instruction as a means of fostering engagement\, success\, and lifelong literacy. Participants will examine how to move beyond simple speed-drills toward meaningful\, prosodic reading that supports deep comprehension. You will leave with practical tools to integrate fluency support into the secondary classroom\, ensuring that older readers gain the confidence and automaticity needed to tackle complex\, grade-level texts.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/28806f124d493443f8bc811c2de468c8
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SUMMARY:The Science of Reading in Action: Re-engaging High School Learners through Community-Connected Capstones
DESCRIPTION:For some students\, the disconnect between classroom literacy instruction and real-world application leads to disengagement. However\, when the Science of Reading is integrated into Community-Connected Learning\, literacy moves from a static subject to a dynamic tool for impact. In this session\, you will explore a pedagogical framework that embeds evidence-based literacy practices\, such as background knowledge and complex language structures\, into student capstone projects. You will examine how students can apply decoding and comprehension skills to navigate technical texts\, conduct interviews\, and publish findings for a public audience while tackling authentic community challenges. You will explore a framework for community-connected capstones that integrates these strategies for high school learners and engage in practices that help you imagine projects for your own school. Whether focusing on food insecurity\, local history\, or environmental justice\, you will leave with a roadmap for designing capstone experiences that turn "learning to read" into "reading to lead."
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/78e7cd4c127c1dcfd11eaa53b194d18d
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SUMMARY:From Adoption to Impact: Leading Coherent Literacy Implementation Across Schools and Districts
DESCRIPTION:As New Mexico districts work to strengthen literacy outcomes statewide\, you are increasingly called upon to move beyond simple adoption toward coherent\, sustainable implementation. While you may have already made significant investments in evidence-based literacy materials and professional learning\, the challenge often lies in translating those tools into consistent\, high-quality classroom practice. In this session\, you will focus on the specific leadership actions that support coherent literacy implementation and sustained improvement. You will explore how alignment among curriculum\, professional learning\, coaching\, and assessment directly influences instructional quality and student outcomes. Drawing on classroom\, district\, and national implementation experience\, you will identify common challenges that emerge during literacy shifts and the leadership moves necessary to address them. You will leave with a practical framework for assessing implementation coherence and identifying high-leverage strategies that strengthen literacy systems across your schools.
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/bd54be6ab2cf31d7ede5d9343f2702b1
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SUMMARY:The Principal's Role in Powerful PLCs: Utilizing the Critial Friends Model
DESCRIPTION:Professional Learning Communities can be powerful drivers of instructional improvement\, but only when they are supported by clear leadership\, purposeful structures\, and a culture of trust. As a school leader\, you play a critical role in shaping PLCs that are focused\, collaborative\, and worth your educators’ time. In this session\, you will explore the leadership moves that help build and sustain strong PLCs\, including how to incorporate structured dialogue through the use of protocols. You will examine an example of what a year-long PLC cycle built around consistent Critical Friends Groups looks like\, covering everything from establishing norms and trust to examining instructional dilemmas and analyzing student work. By engaging in reflective inquiry throughout the school year\, you can move your teams beyond routine meetings and toward meaningful professional learning. You will leave with practical strategies and a sample PLC structure that supports meaningful collaboration\, strengthens teacher practice\, and creates sustainable systems for continuous instructional growth across your campus.
CATEGORIES:K–12 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Arts Integration 101
DESCRIPTION:The arts are a natural tool for inquiry\, investigation\, creativity\, community building\, and connection to classroom curriculum. This practical\, hands-on workshop is grounded in the pedagogy of Harvard Project Zero\, including Making Learning Visible and Thinking Routines.\n \n Facilitated by Arts Integration Learning Specialist Michelle Holdt\, this session introduces participants to simple yet dynamic arts-integrated strategies that are immediately applicable to lesson plan development and implementation. Educators will leave with actionable techniques to foster deeper student engagement and make thinking visible across all content areas.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/36dea170d07e67420b10802ddf62b34c
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SUMMARY:Exploring Literacy through New Mexico History: Arts-Integrated\, Experiential Learning from the NM History Museum
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces educators to the wide range of literacy-rich resources available through the New Mexico History Museum. Museum educator Nancy Morris-Judd will highlight exhibits\, digital materials\, and educator supports that help bring New Mexico history to life in the classroom. Special emphasis will be placed on arts-integrated and experiential learning opportunities designed to deepen students’ historical understanding while strengthening critical literacy skills. Participants will engage in two hands-on activities drawn directly from the museum’s education programs: the Human Timeline activity and "Snapshot: Exploring Historical Themes Through Tableau." Through these activities\, attendees will explore how embodied learning\, visual literacy\, and creative expression can support reading\, writing\, and critical thinking across grade levels. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies and a clearer understanding of how the New Mexico History Museum can support literacy instruction statewide.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Generative AI to Creative Intervention Materials
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will focus on the exploration of Generative AI tools to create effective materials for planning interventions. You will begin by defining and understanding the difference between AI inputs and outputs\, ensuring you have a clear grasp of how these tools process information. Using a specific protocol\, you will learn how to craft high-quality inputs that lead to precise and useful results. You will also explore how to critically analyze the quality of the output from the AI tool to ensure it meets the rigorous needs of your students. By the end of the session\, you will leave with a practical framework for leveraging AI as a time-saving partner in your instructional design\, allowing you to generate targeted intervention resources that are accurate\, engaging\, and aligned with student goals.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/c079c7e4d28dcb7b62515b1376e32ef4
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Words: Levaraging Morphology to Boost Reading and Writing
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, discover how explicitly teaching decoding and word parts can transform the way students read\, spell\, and write. When students understand phonics\, morphology\, and word origins\, complex academic words become less intimidating and far more meaningful. Grounded in structured literacy\, this engaging session will show how morphology can be woven into everyday instruction to boost reading\, spelling\, vocabulary\, and comprehension across grade levels and content areas. Participants will explore how breaking down words into prefixes\, suffixes\, and roots provides a "key" that unlocks the meaning of thousands of related words. Walk away inspired and equipped with knowledge and practical ideas that make word learning powerful\, purposeful\, and fun.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/b46302fc6e4f8131e8d88d2a6550716a
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SUMMARY:The Underserved Writer: How Explicit Foundational Instruction Closes the Gap
DESCRIPTION:Only 27% of students in the United States perform at or above proficiency in writing. The gaps along lines of race\, income\, disability status\, and English learner status are significant\, persistent\, and largely ignored. This session makes the case that explicit\, systematic foundational instruction is more than just good pedagogy\; it is the equity intervention that writing education has been missing. In this session\, you will examine who implicit writing instruction fails and why. You will then build a practical toolkit focused on transcription automaticity and sentence-level instruction\, giving every student in your classroom genuine access to composition. You will leave with the strategies necessary to bridge proficiency gaps and ensure that foundational writing skills become a gateway to student voice and success rather than a barrier.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/3e1ecbc211567493e33445ee00ad17c4
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Comprehension through Syntax
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore practical strategies for strengthening student comprehension by harnessing the power of grammatical building blocks and syntactic awareness. You will learn how a function-first approach to grammar instruction can directly support meaning-making\, helping students see how sentences are built to convey specific ideas. Using free Reading Universe resources\, including video demonstrations and ready-to-use instructional materials\, you will build practical knowledge and skills for teaching syntax in ways that are immediately applicable to your classroom. You will discover how intentional instruction in grammar and sentence structure can transform a reader's ability to navigate and understand complex text. You will leave with a toolkit of routines that turn grammar from a dry subject into a dynamic key for unlocking deep comprehension.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/12441724ef92728e6411d84d14aead8f
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SUMMARY:Building Efficacy and Joy by Supporting Adolescent Foundational Skills
DESCRIPTION:Substantial attention has been placed on supporting foundational reading and writing skills in the early grades\, but many students still reach fourth grade and above without these skills securely in place. In this session\, you will explore how to engage older striving readers in instruction that builds student efficacy\, motivation\, and a sense of self as competent and capable readers.\n \n Student Achievement Partners will share the research and evidence base that defines efficacy and joy in literacy instruction. You will highlight specific\, research-based instructional routines that can be implemented in any class to ensure that all students\, especially those with gaps in their foundational skills\, build their competence and confidence. You will leave with practical strategies to foster an environment where students feel successful and empowered\, ensuring that foundational support feels age-appropriate\, respectful\, and highly effective.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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URL:http://2026litconf.sched.com/event/07bca2cb3364557ed4cc335c44c445aa
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SUMMARY:From Initiative to Impact: Disciplinary Literacy at Raton High School
DESCRIPTION:This session highlights the successful implementation of Reading Apprenticeship and Disciplinary Literacy at Raton High School (grades 7–12). Participants will examine leadership moves\, instructional shifts\, student impact\, and replicable practices that contributed to measurable improvement. This session is intentionally designed to be highly interactive so participants can actively engage with the strategies and leadership practices shared. Rather than a traditional presentation format\, attendees will participate in structured reflection\, collaborative discussion\, and analysis of real instructional artifacts from Raton High School.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Building Academic Vocabulary: Using Marzano's 6 Steps in Math\, Science\, and Social Studies
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen student comprehension and content achievement through the power of intentional academic vocabulary instruction. In this session\, you will explore Marzano’s Six-Step Process for teaching academic terms and examine how systematic vocabulary routines can be implemented across math\, science\, and social studies.\n \n You will engage with practical strategies for selecting high-leverage Tier 3 vocabulary\, supporting student discussion\, and reinforcing learning through structured review activities and games. The session places special emphasis on using student vocabulary notebooks as a tool for building conceptual understanding\, promoting equity for multilingual learners\, and monitoring growth. Throughout the hour\, you will collaborate to apply a menu of research-aligned practices and develop SMART coaching or classroom implementation goals. You will leave with a clear plan to support consistent\, cross-disciplinary vocabulary instruction that ensures all students can access complex content.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Considerations for Curriculum Adoption and Implementation: Alignment with the Science and the Standards
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum decision-makers frequently ask\, “Does my curriculum truly align with the Science of Reading?” While many publishers make this claim\, determining what constitutes genuine evidence alignment\, and how it differs from standards alignment\, remains a persistent challenge. This session introduces the forthcoming 4th Edition of the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines\, developed by The Reading League to support schools and districts in making informed\, research-based curriculum decisions. With an increased emphasis on oral language and reading comprehension\, the updated guidelines reflect the depth and breadth of the current research base on how students learn to read. Participants will engage with key concepts from the research and learn to identify both evidence-aligned practices and common “red flags” found in instructional materials. The session will also highlight how to use Curriculum Navigation Reports as a practical tool for evaluating the extent to which curricula address each component of evidence-aligned reading instruction. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what true alignment looks like in practice and actionable strategies to ensure that instructional materials support strong\, coherent language and literacy development for all students.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Cultural Responsiveness: Information to Guide Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Our schools represent a diverse range of cultures\, ethnicities\, languages\, and values. As an educator\, it is paramount that you understand the importance of respecting\, embracing\, and amplifying your students’ unique perspectives and lived experiences. Culturally responsive teaching bridges gaps in understanding\, promotes equity\, and creates learning environments where all students can thrive. By affirming student identities and fostering meaningful connections between learning and their lives\, you can empower your students to succeed both personally and academically.\n \n In this session\, you will learn the core principles of culturally responsive teaching and how to integrate them into your daily lessons and routines. You will explore strategies for creating an inclusive and respectful environment where every student feels seen\, heard\, and valued. You will gain insights into how culture and identity shape the way students learn\, communicate\, and engage with the world\, leaving with a toolkit of practical ways to leverage these insights to enhance learning outcomes for every student in your classroom.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Research to Reality: Powering Literacy Instruction through Reading Universe
DESCRIPTION:Despite decades of reading research\, a persistent gap remains between what the science of reading tells us and what happens in classrooms every day. While you may want to shift your practice toward evidence-based instruction\, you might feel uncertain about where to start\, what skills to prioritize\, or how to teach those skills effectively. Reading Universe\, a free online platform\, directly addresses this challenge by serving simultaneously as a research library\, a professional learning pathway\, and a classroom-ready resource bank. In this session\, you will explore Reading Universe as a tool organized around three essential questions every literacy educator faces: What do I need to teach\, why does it matter\, and how do I teach it well? Through hands-on navigation of the platform\, video analysis\, and collaborative reflection\, you will leave with both a deeper understanding of structured literacy and a concrete\, accessible resource to support your ongoing professional growth.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Intervention is Instruction — Reading Comprehension is the Outcome
DESCRIPTION:Secondary readers deserve instruction that builds skill\, confidence\, and understanding rather than more time spent in isolated programs. In this session\, you will reframe intervention as high-quality\, evidence-based instruction that belongs in every classroom. You will explore how explicit and systematic teaching in word recognition\, vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension ensures that all students can access grade-level texts. Grounded in the science of reading and adolescent literacy research\, this session provides practical strategies for you to deliver instruction that transforms reading outcomes. You will work toward key learning targets\, including understanding how to integrate intervention practices into Tier 1 instruction and learning to distinguish between intervention as a physical place and intervention as effective teaching. You will leave equipped to translate research into practice\, improving reading comprehension outcomes and building a culture of literacy that empowers every student in your school.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Leading for Impact: How Coaching and Collaboration Shape Writing Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Strong writing instruction depends on confident and competent teachers\, and school leaders play a critical role in creating the conditions that build that confidence. In this session\, you will focus on how coaching and collaborative learning can be leveraged as leadership tools to strengthen writing instruction across all classrooms.\n \n You will explore practical strategies to support teacher growth\, foster meaningful collaboration\, and build a culture of continuous improvement around writing. The session highlights leadership moves that promote teacher efficacy\, align professional learning with classroom needs\, and sustain instructional change over time. You will leave with actionable ideas for leading systems that empower your teachers while directly improving student writing outcomes. By focusing on the intersection of leadership and pedagogy\, you will gain the tools necessary to make high-quality writing instruction a sustainable reality in your school.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Lesson Plans for your Classroom: Bringing the Marker Women to Life — Curriculum for Grades K–12
DESCRIPTION:By centering women as significant shapers of New Mexico’s history\, the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program offers free resources for scholars and educators. For all social studies teachers\, including grades K–12\, these curriculum unit plans present the voices and experiences of Southwest women as the creators and maintainers of culture and community. Pull over for a moment and learn how to utilize this dynamic curriculum to teach about the women whose actions and influence helped shape our state’s history. Participants will explore ready-to-use lesson plans and primary sources that integrate seamlessly into existing social studies instruction\, ensuring that the diverse perspectives of women are a fundamental part of the historical narrative in every classroom.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:The Digital Literacy Toolkit: UDL\, Immersive Reader\, and Publisher Integrations in Canvas
DESCRIPTION:How can one platform support the Science of Reading\, reach every learner\, and keep High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) connected? In this session\, participants will explore how Canvas LMS serves as a digital literacy toolkit that brings together Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles\, Microsoft Immersive Reader\, and publisher integrations to create accessible\, data-informed literacy experiences across grade levels. We will examine how Canvas tools naturally align with UDL’s three pillars\, multiple means of engagement\, representation\, and action and expression\, giving educators flexible options for supporting diverse learners without creating extra work. Participants will see how Immersive Reader\, built directly into Canvas\, provides on-demand text-to-speech\, translation\, syllabification\, and visual supports that remove barriers for striving readers\, multilingual learners\, and students with disabilities. We will also explore how publisher integrations with platforms like HMH\, Amplify\, and LETRS centralize literacy content and assessment data within Canvas\, helping educators and leaders make informed instructional decisions. Whether you are a classroom teacher looking to strengthen literacy support or a school leader seeking a cohesive approach to HQIM implementation\, this session will provide a clear picture of how Canvas connects the tools educators already have into a unified\, accessible literacy framework.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:The Explicit Edge: Explicit Instruction That Delivers Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Discover how explicit instruction\, as championed by Anita Archer\, can transform vocabulary learning in any classroom. This session provides teachers with research-backed strategies for teaching words with clarity\, structure\, and repeated practice\, ensuring students understand\, retain\, and apply new vocabulary. Grounded in John Hattie’s Visible Learning research\, participants will explore instructional practices with high effect sizes\, including modeling\, guided practice\, scaffolding\, and activating prior knowledge before introducing new words. During this interactive session\, teachers will learn how to: Identify and prioritize high-impact vocabulary for instruction. Activate students’ prior knowledge and build background to support comprehension. Incorporate multiple exposures and active student responses to ensure retention. Whether you teach elementary\, middle\, or high school\, this session equips educators to accelerate learning\, close achievement gaps\, and make vocabulary instruction measurable\, visible\, and impactful.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Sounds to Soil: Enhancing Early Literacy through Outdoor Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, you will explore the powerful intersection of nature-based learning and the Science of Reading. You will discover how to transition phonics instruction from the desk to the dirt by utilizing sensory-rich environments to make abstract letter-sound relationships concrete. Through hands-on demonstration\, you will learn specific outdoor strategies including Nature Alphabet Hunts\, Syllable Stomps\, and the use of natural writing tools. These activities boost phonemic awareness and decoding skills while fostering a deep connection to the environment. You will leave with a practical toolkit for implementing high-impact\, movement-based literacy activities in any outdoor space to ensure your students stay engaged while building foundational reading skills.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Literacy: Science\, Solutions\, and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:What does research tell us about effectively supporting students in grades 4–12\, and how does this differ from early literacy instruction? While foundational principles of reading development remain consistent\, older striving readers require distinct instructional approaches that address gaps in both foundational skills and language comprehension. In this session\, participants will engage with the research base through the lens of The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines for Grades K–5 and the Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines for Grades 4–12. Together\, these tools will be used to examine what works best for older readers who continue to need targeted support. Participants will explore key similarities and differences between early and adolescent literacy instruction and learn to identify high-impact\, evidence-aligned practices for intervention. The session will also provide practical\, hands-on strategies to advance morphological and syntactic awareness that can be implemented in both intervention settings and content-area classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on one of the most consistently supported findings in the research: the importance of a coherent\, schoolwide approach to literacy that ensures all educators share responsibility for advancing reading outcomes. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a clearer understanding of how to support older striving readers through aligned\, system-level practices.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 02 - Ballroom/General Session PRESENTATIONS\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Disciplinary Literacy in Action: Classroom-Ready Routines + Reading Apprenticeship
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging and interactive session\, you will explore how to build capacity for disciplinary literacy in grades 6 through 12. Grounded in the science of reading\, this session provides practical routines and strategies that support student comprehension\, vocabulary\, and knowledge building across all content areas at the middle and high school levels. You will experience and examine examples of discipline-specific work being done in classrooms across New Mexico and leave with tools you can use immediately. Additionally\, you will be introduced to the Reading Apprenticeship framework\, which is an approach that supports student reading\, thinking\, and learning in every discipline. You will also learn how your school or district can access free training for teachers and administrators during the 2026–27 school year. By the end of this session\, you will have a clear path for empowering your secondary students to master the complex texts of their specific subjects.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 06 - Mesilla\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Multisyllabic Word Reading
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, you will learn specific strategies to support students as they navigate multisyllabic words within grade-level texts. You will review essential syllable types and practice instructional routines designed to help older readers break down and read longer\, more complex words with confidence.\n \n Taught in a classroom style\, this session allows you to actively practice these routines in small groups with the direct support of the presenter and your peers. By engaging in this hands-on work\, you will gain a deep understanding of how to bridge the gap for students who struggle with word length and complexity. You will leave with practical\, classroom-tested methods to help your students decode advanced vocabulary\, ensuring they can access and understand the rigorous content required in the upper grades.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 08 - Cochiti\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Using Debate to Improve Student Writing
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of debate to help your students master the art of organized writing. In this session\, you will discover how to use core debate concepts as a framework for teaching structure\, logic\, and evidence-based claims. You will participate in a high-energy\, debate-inspired activity\, designed for immediate use in any classroom\, and explore how to bridge the gap between spoken arguments and successful student compositions. By shifting the focus from static outlines to dynamic discourse\, you will leave with practical strategies to help your students organize their thoughts more clearly and write with greater purpose and persuasion.
CATEGORIES:6–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 10 - Acoma\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Rigor\, Relevance\, and Results: Smart Literacy Centers for K–8
DESCRIPTION:Join this high-energy\, practical session designed to equip you with research-based Smart Literacy Centers that truly work. You will discover how to bring joy back to reading and writing by creating centers that are rigorous\, meaningful\, and easy to maintain. Imagine setting up centers that you do not have to change for nine weeks while your students engage in complex literacy tasks that build real\, lasting skills. In this session\, you will learn how these centers support all five components of reading\, including phonemic awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. You will explore how to align these tasks seamlessly with State Standards\, Content Area Standards\, and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge levels using materials you already have. These strategies are simple to implement\, highly effective\, and sustainable. By moving beyond worksheets toward hands-on\, purposeful tasks\, you will help your students strengthen deep literacy skills and stay engaged in their learning. You will walk away inspired and ready to launch Smart Literacy Centers that make a meaningful difference in your classroom.
CATEGORIES:K-8 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 04 - Ruidoso\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:"Comprehension is not a thing": Debunking Myths About Reading Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:Comprehension is often overemphasized as a skill that can be both isolated and taught\; however\, it is actually the ultimate goal of all reading instruction. To provide effective support\, we must change our mindset around what comprehension is\, why it is both a skill and an outcome\, and how to help students build a true understanding of text.\n \n In this session\, Student Achievement Partners will review key research that defines the nature of comprehension and explains why instruction is most effective when centered on complex text. You will explore how to shift your practices to ensure that every student has the necessary support to comprehend any text they encounter. By the end of the session\, you will leave with a fresh perspective and a set of research-based strategies to move beyond surface-level skill work toward deep\, meaningful literacy achievement for all learners.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 07 - La Cienega\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:From Talking to Thinking: Cultivating Powerful Discussions in the Humanities Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Strong classroom discussions do not happen by accident\; they are intentionally designed\, skillfully facilitated\, and grounded in meaningful texts and questions. In this session\, you will explore how to cultivate rich\, student-centered discussions that deepen comprehension\, strengthen critical thinking\, and build students’ capacity to listen\, respond\, and reason with evidence. You will examine the structures\, norms\, and teacher moves that elevate discourse across any classroom and consider how discussion can serve as a powerful vehicle for deeper understanding. This session is designed as an active learning experience rather than a "sit-and-get" workshop. You will engage in a model discussion using a short\, complex text\, experiencing firsthand the structures and facilitation moves being studied. You will leave with concrete discussion strategies you can implement tomorrow\, such as structured protocols\, questioning moves\, and participation scaffolds. Additionally\, you will gain a clearer understanding of your role in planning for and facilitating equitable\, evidence-based dialogue. Through structured collaboration time\, you will adapt a discussion protocol to an upcoming lesson\, receive peer feedback\, and leave with strategies you have already rehearsed and refined.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 09 - Zuni\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Give Your Layer 1 a Boost
DESCRIPTION:In many literacy classrooms\, implementing high-quality instructional materials with fidelity has come to mean using curriculum questions exactly as written. While well-intentioned\, this practice often leads to one-size-fits-all instruction and superficial comprehension. Drawing on research from SRI International\, this session argues for a shift from implementation with fidelity to implementation with integrity\, preserving the intent of high-quality materials while responding to how students actually build understanding from complex texts across grade levels. Participants will examine examples of “before and after” questions\, analyze how different questions shape comprehension\, and collaboratively revise questions from existing instructional materials. The session will also introduce an AI-supported tool to help educators continue refining instructional questions beyond the session. Participants will leave with: 1. Practical strategies for revising questions to deepen comprehension 2. Sample revised questions for implementation 3. Access to an AI-assisted question-revision tool
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 13 - Tesuque\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:Teaching through Dance and Theater: Strategies for Every Subject
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the benefits of dance for social and emotional growth\, its connection to language and literacy\, and practical strategies for classroom implementation. The core focus of the workshop is integrating dances from Latin America and beyond into general education to connect movement to any subject area. Through an interactive and experiential approach\, participants will examine how rhythmic movement and choreography can serve as a bridge to academic content\, enhancing students’ understanding of rhythm\, syntax\, and cultural storytelling. Attendees will leave with practical\, classroom-ready strategies to incorporate dance into their daily instruction\, fostering a more kinesthetic and inclusive learning environment that supports both well-being and academic achievement.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 11 - Santo Domingo\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:The Core is the Equity: Reimagining Layer 1 Literacy in New Mexico Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico’s MLSS framework makes one truth unavoidable: if Layer 1 instruction is weak\, every other layer becomes remediation instead of opportunity. In a post–Yazzie/Martinez landscape\, the state has affirmed that students are entitled to culturally and linguistically responsive\, grade-level instruction. Layer 1 is where that promise lives or fails. In this session\, you will focus on two critical design decisions: intentional text selection and grade-appropriate assignments that preserve cognitive demand. You will examine how to select texts that reflect New Mexico communities\, land\, and languages while aligning to NMPED standards and supporting multilingual learners. You will also analyze common Layer 1 pitfalls\, such as over-scaffolded texts and low-level tasks that unintentionally track students. Using New Mexico-centered examples\, including land-based literature and borderlands narratives\, you will practice redesigning assignments to increase cognitive demand while maintaining accessibility. This session positions Layer 1 as enrichment-first design\, helping you raise both the floor and the ceiling in your classroom. You will leave with planning protocols\, assignment redesign templates\, and New Mexico-aligned examples ready for immediate implementation.
CATEGORIES:K–12 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 12 - Taos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:MLSS Design That Fits Your School's Needs
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will learn how to develop a "What I Need" (WIN) model that fits the specific needs of your students through the effective triangulation of data. You will move beyond simple test scores to look at how multiple data points inform a comprehensive view of student growth and instructional needs. You will work with a model of the Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS) framework to develop or refine a personalized structure for your own school or classroom. By working collaboratively with your peers and the presenter\, you will identify how to schedule\, group\, and track interventions that actually work. You will leave with a clear\, actionable plan for your MLSS framework\, ensuring that your intervention time is purposeful\, data-driven\, and designed to close achievement gaps for every student.
CATEGORIES:K–5 ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERS
LOCATION:Room 05 -Pecos\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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SUMMARY:A Road Map for Success: Implementing the Road to Reading for New Mexico's English Learners
DESCRIPTION:This session dives into the Road to Reading for English Learners model\, a framework that treats oral language development and differentiated linguistic scaffolds as fundamental components of instructional design rather than optional add-ons. You will examine the systematic integration of language acquisition and reading strategies to ensure that literacy instruction is both accessible and rigorous.\n \n Throughout the session\, you will explore concrete examples of how to improve language and literacy instruction for all students with a specific focus on the unique needs of English Learners. You will learn how to design lessons that prioritize linguistic support without sacrificing grade-level content. You will leave with a clear understanding of the Road to Reading framework and a set of practical tools to help your English Learners thrive as they build both language proficiency and deep reading skills.
CATEGORIES:K–5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
LOCATION:Room 03 - San Miguel\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\, USA
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