About Our Symposium
Why should you attend? With structured literacy recognized as a critical evidence-based reading approach for all students, this conference comes at an important moment for improving literacy outcomes.
What is it? The 2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: Evidence to Action is a premier professional learning event that brings together leading national and state-level literacy researchers in the field of the science of reading, structured literacy, and reading instruction and intervention, along with classroom teachers who have successfully implemented structured literacy approaches.
This three-day virtual conference will explore best practices in structured literacy – spanning early elementary school through high school, Administrative Leadership and Coaching Support MTSS/Assessment, Written Language, Culturally Responsive Literacy, and Addressing Learning Differences.
As structured literacy gains recognition as a key evidence-based approach for all learners, this conference offers a timely opportunity to strengthen literacy outcomes.
Who should attend? Elementary Educators, Secondary Educators, Reading Specialists, Special Educators, School Psychologists, School Leaders/Coaches, Speech Language Pathologists
Where does it take place? This is a virtual symposium that will utilize the PaTTAN Events web platform for access to all sessions. More information about this will be provided when you register.
Look for registration to be open in early April 2026.