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Stories Around the Campfire: Reading is "S’more Fun" Together
2025-11-12 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Gather ’round (virtually!) for Stories Around the Campfire, a special live event perfect for the fall season. Join Learning Ally and acclaimed narrator and voice actor Sara Wittry Phan for a magical celebration of literacy! This event is the perfect way for elementary and middle school readers, their classmates, teachers, and families to celebrate our Fall Into Literacy theme.
Sara brings the beautiful autumn book, Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland, to life. This captivating journey explores the colors and wonders of fall. It uses wordplay and luminous illustrations to celebrate the shifts in nature as autumn deepens. Ultimately, Stories Around the Campfire is designed to inspire emotions and add creative positivity to the world, one project at a time.
Meet the Narrator and Explore Literacy:
Sara Wittry Phan is a voice-acting powerhouse with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. Beyond her professional work, Sara is passionate about inspiring readers and promoting literacy.

Celebrate the Season: Experience a captivating autumn story read live by a professional voice actor.
Family Engagement: This event encourages family literacy engagement and makes reading a fun, shared experience.
Free Resources: Can’t make it live? No worries! A recording and a free book guide for Fall Leaves will be available on the Fall into Literacy Landing Page shortly after the event.
Literacy Community: Join the Learning Ally community as we share this “S’more Fun” event with you!

Behind the Mic: A Day in the Life of a Voice Actor
2025-11-13 14:00 - 14:30
Ever wonder what it takes to bring characters and stories to life using just your voice? Join Learning Ally for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of voice acting! This session is perfect whether you’re an aspiring actor, curious about creative careers, or just love animated characters and great storytelling.
Our guest voice actor, Sara Wittry Phan, shares her personal journey into the field. She showcases her compelling work and answers your questions about the reality of being a professional voice actor today. Furthermore, Sara discusses how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing the voice acting industry.
Key Takeaways and Insights:
This live event offers unique insight into a creative career and the intersection of voice and literacy. Viewers will:

Explore Career Paths: Learn about Sara Wittry Phan’s personal journey and discover key steps to starting a career in voice acting.
Understand the Craft: See behind the scenes as Sara showcases her work bringing audiobooks and characters to life.
Discuss Industry Changes: Get an insider’s perspective on how AI is impacting the future of the voice acting industry.
Access Resources: Can’t make it live? No worries! A recording of the event will be added to our Fall into Literacy Landing Page shortly after the session.

Great Reading Games Begins
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31
Schools can start earning GRG Boost Up points from December 1–31, 2025 by encouraging students to read in the Audiobook App, helping them get a strong head start before the official kickoff in January. With curated book lists, built-in motivation tools, and exciting prizes, this program makes it easy to spark joy and confidence in every reader.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2025-12-03
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day that is celebrated every year on December 3. The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. WHO joins the UN in observing this day each year, reinforcing the importance of securing the rights of people with disabilities, so they can participate fully, equally and effectively in society with others, and face no barriers in all aspects of their lives.

Audiobook Office Hours
2025-12-04 16:00 - 16:30
Unlock the Power of Audiobooks with Learning Ally
Welcome to Audiobook Office Hours. This is an exclusive, interactive meeting. It’s designed just for Learning Ally Audiobook Solution customers. This is your direct connection to our expert team. You can get answers to your most pressing questions here. Master the platform. Unlock its full potential for your classroom.

What to Expect
Join these live sessions. Dive deep into key features. Find solutions to specific challenges. Get personalized support. Maximize your experience. This is an open forum. Bring your questions. Share feedback. Engage in conversations. These will help you leverage Learning Ally’s resources.
We can guide you. Learn to use the platform’s features. Differentiate instruction. Support diverse learners. Create customized reading lists. Track student progress effortlessly. Access a vast library of human-read audiobooks. These are aligned with your curriculum. We’ll also cover ways to integrate audiobooks. Use them in your existing literacy programs. Make reading more accessible and engaging. This helps all students.

Why Join Us?
Our goal is simple. We want you to feel confident. Feel empowered using the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution. Use it to support your students’ learning objectives. Join our community of dedicated educators. Discover new strategies. Help students build fluency. Improve comprehension. Develop a lifelong love of reading.
Ultimately, these sessions are about empowering you. Transform your classroom. Empower your students with the power of audiobooks. Ensure every learner can reach their full potential.
Register now!

International Volunteer Day
2025-12-05
International Volunteer Day is global observance established by the UN General Assembly in 1985 to celebrate the power of volunteerism. What began as a UN General Assembly mandate in 1985 has grown into a global movement. IVD is a day to celebrate volunteers everywhere and to champion the spirit of volunteerism—locally, nationally, and globally.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
2025-12-07
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941

SPOD Diving Deeper - The Intersection of AI and LD: Dyslexia & Education in the Age of AI
2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:00
Unlock the future of learning. Join education leader Josh Clark for a webinar on the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education. We’ll focus on supporting students with learning disabilities, like dyslexia.
A Deeper Dive into AI and LD
Following his popular “Spotlight on Dyslexia” session, Josh Clark returns. This is your chance to explore the intersection of AI, learning challenges, and innovative teaching. We will provide actionable strategies for today’s educators and administrators.
What You’ll Learn:

Practical AI Strategies: Discover concrete ways to integrate AI ethically into your classroom. Learn how AI personalizes learning and streamlines tasks. Enhance outcomes for all learners, including those with dyslexia.
New Frameworks for Learning: Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the ethical challenges of AI in education. Develop a strong understanding to guide your institution. We’ll focus on how AI impacts students with dyslexia.
Empowering Students for the Future: Gain insights on how to prepare students for an AI-driven world. Equip them with critical thinking and digital literacy skills. Use AI to address diverse learning needs, including those related to dyslexia.
Bonus Session: As a registered attendee, you will get free access to Josh Clark’s original “Spotlight on Dyslexia” session. This resource provides a strong foundation for understanding the role of AI in this context.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for all education leaders. This includes superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, and special education coordinators. It’s also for instructional technologists, teachers in leadership roles, and educational policymakers.
Revolutionize your approach to education. Empower the next generation of thinkers.
Register now!

Great Reading Games
2026-01-05 - 2026-02-27
Warm up with a Winter Reading Challenge!

Learning Ally’s Great Reading Games is a well-established reading competition designed to inspire your students to read and improve their literacy skills. Your school earns points for every page read, with top-performing schools and students winning exciting prizes. You can boost scores before the competition begins by encouraging reading through the Learning Ally Audiobook app. With curated book lists and support for you, it’s an engaging way to get your students excited about reading!
Games run: January 5 – February 27, 2026

National Clean Off Your Desk Day
2026-01-11
This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter, having your workspace uncluttered and organized will help you work more efficiently. A clean workspace improves productivity and inspires us, too. It often gives us a sense of serenity.

Cross-Language Connections: Assessing for Dyslexia among Bilingual Learners
2026-01-14 16:30 - 17:30
Accurately assessing emergent bilinguals for learning differences presents some of the most complex challenges in modern education. It demands specialized knowledge beyond monolingual assessment standards. Join Julia Betancourt and Nancy Rebarchik for this SPOD Diving Deeper session, a comprehensive, 300-word follow-up explicitly designed for educators and education leadership. You must refine your understanding and practical application of dyslexia assessment strategies for bilingual learners. This specialized training builds on their popular “Spotlight on Dyslexia” session and focuses intensively on the complexities of cross-language connections and cultural considerations. Ignoring these factors can lead to devastating misidentification or failure to identify needs altogether. Therefore, mastering reliable dyslexia assessment strategies for bilingual learners is essential to promoting equity.
This session offers advanced insights to enhance your ability to accurately identify and support dyslexic bilingual learners, ensuring literacy for all. You will gain essential, research-backed knowledge about building robust systems for identification and intervention, thereby promoting literacy for bilingual learners across your entire school or district. Furthermore, the presenters will address common pitfalls, misconceptions, and the specific diagnostic tools necessary for this population.
Key Strategies for Bilingual Dyslexia Assessment:
This SPOD Diving Deeper session provides advanced, actionable steps to improve assessment and intervention practices immediately. We’ll delve deeply into:

Advanced Case Studies: We will conduct an in-depth analysis of complex scenarios in bilingual dyslexia assessment. These case studies move beyond the basics, focusing on differential diagnosis and distinguishing language acquisition issues from true learning disabilities.

Data Point Analysis: We will identify and analyze the specific data points crucial for accurate identification. This includes analyzing data across both languages (L1 and L2) to ensure appropriate educational planning and to avoid bias.

Referral Processes: Learn actionable steps to build robust, equitable referral processes for emergent bilinguals. This ensures timely and appropriate access to necessary evaluations and resources.

Effective Interventions: Discover practical, proven strategies for implementing effective dyslexia interventions within your district or campus, specifically tailored to honor and leverage a student’s linguistic strengths. This includes practical tools and resources you can implement next week.

Understanding Policy: Discuss the key policy considerations and legal mandates that impact the assessment and instruction of bilingual learners with dyslexia.

You will also have immediate access to the original “Cross-Language Connections” session, making this a complete, high-value professional learning experience within the SPOD series.

World Thesaurus Day
2026-01-18
World Thesaurus Day is celebrated annually, honoring the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of Roget’s Thesaurus (first published in 1852) and encouraging people to use thesauruses to expand vocabulary and improve writing. It’s a day to appreciate this essential resource for finding synonyms, antonyms, and related words, helping writers avoid repetition and find the perfect term for their ideas.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January, honoring the life and legacy of the pivotal civil rights leader, celebrated with service, reflection, and events focused on equality and community building–often called a “day on, not a day off”. The holiday, signed into law in 1983, commemorates Dr. King’s efforts against racial segregation and for justice, encouraging volunteerism to create his vision of a “Beloved Community”

National Handwriting Day
2026-01-23
National Handwriting Day is celebrated annually on January 23, coinciding with John Hancock’s birthday, to promote the art, benefits, and personal expression of handwriting in a digital world, encouraging people to write letters, journal, or make lists by hand. The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) established the day in 1977 to highlight handwriting’s role in cognitive development, memory, and individuality

International Day of Education
2026-01-24
The International Day of Education 2026 will be celebrated with the theme, “The power of youth in co-creating education,” focusing on young people’s role in shaping learning and policies, with major events held at UNESCO and online by youth networks. Established by the UN, the day highlights education’s role in peace, development, and achieving global goals, urging action to ensure quality education for all.

Dyslexia Defined: Unpacking the 2025 IDA Definition
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00
The revised 2025 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) definition of dyslexia reflects decades of scientific progress. This edWebinar invites you to explore the full scope of this expanded definition. Dr. Tim Odegard, a member of the IDA definition committee, will bridge the gap between scientific language and classroom realities, and real-life experiences that persist across lifespans. He will clarify how this updated definition fosters a deeper understanding of dyslexia’s causes and defining characteristics.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how a continued focus on instructional persistence informs our approach to identification and intervention. This session offers the reassurance that as our scientific understanding of dyslexia evolves, our shared commitment to helping every student thrive remains the heart of our work.
Learning objectives include:

Analyze the core components of the 2025 IDA revised definition regarding word-reading accuracy and speed
Evaluate “instructional persistence” as a key indicator of the dyslexia profile
Identify the defining characteristics of dyslexia

This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, dyslexia specialists, reading specialists, speech pathologists, and MTSS and intervention specialists.
Register now!

National Puzzle Day
2026-01-29
Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits.

20-Minute Speed Training: Level Up Reading with Audiobook Solution
2026-02-04 16:00 - 16:20
Do you need quick, effective strategies to boost student reading? If you are short on time but want more impact from the Audiobook Solution this semester, this session is for you. We designed this exclusive, 20-minute speed training specifically for educators who are already using the Audiobook Solution. Here, you will find practical, classroom-ready strategies to improve outcomes without revisiting the basics.
You will explore three teacher-tested instructional moves that educators are using right now. These specific techniques boost listening volume, strengthen comprehension, and help students demonstrate what they know. Furthermore, each strategy is easy to implement and aligns seamlessly with your core curriculum. Therefore, they fit naturally into existing class time, PLCs, or staff meetings.
Fast-Paced Strategies for Immediate Impact:
This session focuses on action. It includes real classroom examples and a quick planning moment so you leave knowing exactly what to try next week. In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn how to:

Increase reading sessions through small, consistent classroom routines.
Use tools intentionally to increase student reading engagement in ELA and content-area instruction. Strengthen comprehension and evidence-based responses with simple annotation strategies.
Choose one high-impact move to implement immediately to drive measurable reading growth.

This training is perfect for educators who have completed the Launch Workshop. If you are ready to fine-tune implementation and boost usage fast, join us!

Empowering Your Reluctant Reader: Building Motivation and Consistent Habits
2026-02-25 20:00 - 21:00
Does reading time in your home feel like a constant battle? If so, you are not alone. Parenting a reluctant reader often feels isolating and frustrating. However, we can change that narrative today. Many children desperately want to succeed in reading. Unfortunately, specific challenges with decoding and fluency often make the process exhausting and discouraging. Over time, this daily struggle leads to avoidance, low confidence, and the heartbreaking feeling of being “different” from friends and peers.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Join us for this one-hour live session. We designed this webinar specifically for parents and caregivers who want to see their children thrive. We will move beyond unhelpful advice like “just try harder.” Instead, we explore the science behind why reading is difficult. Furthermore, we show you how to remove the barriers standing in your child’s way.
Unlocking Potential and Confidence
In this session, you will discover that reading success is achievable. We provide actionable insights to transform your home learning environment. Specifically, we will cover:

The Hidden “Why”: You will understand the emotional and academic realities of learning differences. We explain how cognitive processing impacts your child’s ability to read and why traditional methods might fail.

The Power of Audiobooks: Learn how pairing audio with text reduces “cognitive load.” We demonstrate how audiobooks for kids, such as the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution, act as a vital bridge. This allows your child to access grade-level content, build vocabulary, and improve comprehension without the usual fatigue.

Restoring the Joy: Discover specific, practical habits you can implement immediately. These strategies focus on building genuine reading motivation. Consequently, you can transform reading from a chore into a daily source of engagement and confidence.

Transform the Struggle into Success
Do not let the struggle define your child’s education. When you understand the root causes of a reluctant reader, you can provide the right support. Register today to leave with ready-to-use tools and strategies. These resources support confidence, engagement, and success—starting right now. Register today!

2026 Great Reading Games Celebration
2026-03-06 14:00 - 15:00
The wait is finally over! Join Learning Ally for a high-energy, virtual bash to celebrate the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 Great Reading Games. Together, classrooms and families across the nation united their unique reading superpowers. We zoomed through countless pages, explored new worlds, and built lasting reading habits. Now is the time to celebrate this incredible collective achievement. We want to honor every minute read and every student who participated in the Great Reading Games this year.
This isn’t just a simple wrap-up. It is a full-scale celebration of literacy, persistence, and joy. During this special live broadcast, we will loudly recognize and celebrate the dedicated students, tireless educators, supportive schools, and engaged families who made this year’s competition a massive success. Your hard work deserves a global spotlight.
Meet Author Megan Nicolas
To make this event truly unforgettable, we welcome a very special guest. Megan Nicolas, the inspiring author of Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers, joins the party. She brings a message of hope and strength that resonates with every learner. Megan will guide us through an interactive session designed to boost confidence and spark creativity in young minds.
What You Will Experience
During this dynamic session, participants will gain exclusive insights into the writing process and self-advocacy. Specifically, Megan will:

Identify Strengths: Help readers recognize and embrace their own unique dyslexia superpowers and learning strengths.

Share a Journey: Share her family’s personal superhero journey, making deep connections with the audience.

Go Behind the Scenes: Give us an exclusive look at how an author brings a story to life. Students will see how ideas transform into published books.

Provide Resources: Send everyone home with fun, tangible resources. These tools ensure you keep your reading superpowers strong all the way into spring.

This event is open to all readers, their educators, and families across all grade levels. Whether your school topped the leaderboard or you simply beat your own personal best, you belong here. We can’t wait to celebrate with you…register now!

Spring Into Reading
2026-03-09 - 2026-04-24
Spring into Reading and Build Strong Habits

Let’s spring forward! As the days grow longer and the world begins to bloom, it’s the perfect time to Spring into Reading. Growing as a reader is even more rewarding when we do it together!
Keep the reading momentum going all season long with exciting March Madness–style reading challenges and celebrations for National Poetry Month. Let’s make this spring a season full of stories, growth, and reading success!

Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline with Literacy Leadership
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
Systemic failures in early education often set vulnerable students on a devastating trajectory toward the juvenile justice system. However, courageous school leadership has the power to change this narrative. Join us for a powerful edLeader Panel designed specifically to help you interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. We will unlock actionable strategies that shift school cultures toward equity, early literacy success, and transformative outcomes for all students.
Award-winning educator and author Hilderbrand Pelzer III leads this crucial conversation. He draws on over three decades of deep experience as a school leader. Notably, he organized one of the largest correctional education programs in the U.S. Consequently, Hilderbrand brings unique, firsthand insights into the consequences of educational failure. He illustrates exactly how educational systems can interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by strengthening literacy instruction and expectations for every learner.
Reframing Literacy as an Equity Lever
This session goes far beyond basic academic milestones. Hilderbrand, author of Unlocking Potential, reframes literacy as a core lever for opportunity. Attendees will explore how systemic leadership decisions directly impact student trajectories. We will examine how culture, expectations, and instructional priorities shape the future for underserved learners. Furthermore, you will learn to recognize the structural barriers in your district.
Key Learning Objectives for Leaders:
Through compelling real-world examples and research-aligned insights, we will guide you through the following goals:

Analyze the Correlation: Explore the undeniable link between early literacy difficulties, prolonged disengagement, and eventual involvement with the criminal justice system.

Implement Literacy Leadership: Identify specific literacy leadership practices that foster high expectations and inclusive success for marginalized groups.

Build Systems: Learn strategies to build equitable instructional systems that support diverse learners.

Support Instruction: Discover how school leaders can effectively support teachers in delivering evidence-based literacy instruction.

Transform Your School Culture Today
Do not settle for survival; ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. You will gain the inspiration and actionable strategies you need to immediately reshape your school culture. This panel is essential for K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders ready to reduce dropout rates and support their most vulnerable populations. Moderated by Dr. Martaluz Rodriguez Pozo, this session promises to be a pivotal moment for your leadership journey.
Register now!

From Problem to Progress: How One District Transformed Its Reading Culture
2026-03-24 16:00 - 16:30
Many school leaders face the ongoing challenge of stagnant literacy rates and disengaged students. However, you can turn these complex challenges into measurable success. Join us for an inspiring webinar titled “From Problem to Progress: How One District Transformed Its Reading Culture.” In this session, we will explore the exact steps an innovative district took to completely overhaul its literacy approach. By attending, you will learn how to build a thriving district reading culture that empowers both educators and students alike.
Transforming a deeply rooted educational system is never easy. It requires strategic planning, dedicated leadership, and the right implementation tools. During this insightful presentation, district leaders will share their real-world journey from struggling test scores to remarkable academic progress. You will hear firsthand how they identified systemic barriers and replaced them with effective, sustainable solutions. Consequently, you will discover actionable strategies to boost student engagement and improve overall literacy outcomes across your own schools.
Key Strategies for District-Wide Success
This webinar focuses heavily on practical, scalable solutions. We will carefully guide you through the critical phases of change management and instructional reform. Specifically, you will learn how to:

Analyze the Data: Identify the root causes of reading struggles within your student population and use data to drive meaningful decisions.

Implement Effective Instruction: Discover how to effectively integrate evidence-based reading instruction into your daily core curriculum.

Engage the Community: Learn proven methods for transforming reading motivation by actively involving teachers, parents, and students in the process.

Sustain the Momentum: Explore long-term strategies to ensure your new district reading culture remains strong and vibrant year after year.

Empower Your Educators and Students
We must equip our teachers with the knowledge and resources they desperately need to succeed. Therefore, this session highlights the critical importance of targeted professional development and continuous support. When educators feel truly confident in their instructional methods, student success naturally follows.
Do not let stagnant reading scores define your district’s future. Instead, take proactive steps to foster a genuine, lasting love of reading among all your students. Register for this transformative webinar today. You will leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to drive significant literacy growth in your community.

Learning Ally Home Membership Open House
2026-04-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-24 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-29 20:00 - 20:30
Are you looking for effective ways to support your child’s reading journey? We are here to help you succeed. Join our interactive, monthly Learning Ally Home Membership Open House. We designed this 30-minute session specifically to help new and returning parents and caregivers. You will leave feeling completely confident using our powerful platform. Furthermore, you will discover exactly how a Learning Ally Home Membership transforms daily reading from a frustrating struggle into a joyful experience.
Many children face frustrating hurdles when reading standard print. Consequently, they often lose confidence and avoid reading altogether. However, you can change this dynamic. By utilizing audiobooks for struggling readers, you provide essential access to grade-level content. Our platform removes the heavy cognitive load of decoding. Therefore, your child can focus entirely on comprehension and vocabulary building. During this open house, we will show you exactly how to navigate these tools effectively.
What You Will Learn
This fast-paced, 30-minute session provides practical, step-by-step guidance. Specifically, our experts will teach you how to:

Navigate the Platform: Learn how to sign in quickly and manage your account settings with ease.

Find Great Books: Discover how to easily search for and add engaging books to your child’s digital bookshelf.

Master Reader Features: Use key reader features like text highlighting and speed control to customize the reading experience.

Boost Engagement: Uncover proven strategies to build strong reading motivation all year long.

Empower Your Reader
We know that parenting a child with reading challenges requires ongoing encouragement. For this reason, we host these sessions every single month. You can ask questions directly to our team and learn new strategies. Ultimately, this open house provides vital dyslexia support at home. We want to ensure you maximize your membership benefits immediately.
Choose the date that works best for your busy schedule and join us!
Upcoming Sessions:

Wednesday, April 29th @ 8:00 pm ET

Wednesday, May 27th @ 8:00 pm ET

Wednesday, June 24th @ 8:00 pm ET

Wednesday, July 29th @ 8:00 pm ET

Keep Reading Strong All Summer Long!
2026-05-12 20:00 - 21:00
As the school year comes to an end, many parents worry about their child’s academic progress. It is crucial to prevent the summer slide and keep your child actively engaged in reading. You do not have to let your child’s hard-earned reading progress slip away over the long break. Instead, let’s proactively turn the summer months into a season of growth, confidence, and meaningful connection. Join us for an inspiring, practical webinar designed specifically for parents and caregivers. During this session, you will learn how to effectively prevent the summer slide and ensure your reader thrives.
We understand that family schedules get incredibly busy during the summer. Therefore, we want to help you seamlessly integrate literacy into your days. In this session, we will introduce you to our highly effective Summer Reading Together program. Powered by Learning Ally, this comprehensive initiative provides the exact tools and resources you need to transform the dreaded educational slide into a confident summer stride. You will discover how reading can become a natural, highly enjoyable part of your family’s daily routine without adding unnecessary stress.
Actionable Strategies for Your Family
This fast-paced session delivers actionable advice you can use immediately. Specifically, our experts will teach you how to:

Build a Routine: Create a simple, stress-free summer reading plan that perfectly matches your family’s unique, on-the-go lifestyle.

Boost Engagement: Use proven strategies, such as emphasizing student choice and setting achievable goals, to keep kids highly motivated all season long.

Utilize Audio: Tap into engaging audiobook resources that fit right into your busy, sunshine-filled days. Consequently, your child can build vocabulary and comprehension effortlessly while traveling or relaxing.

With the right tools and targeted support, every child can maintain their reading skills while still enjoying their vacation. All parents, caregivers, and families of Learning Ally readers are warmly welcome to attend this vital event. Register today to secure your spot. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make this summer a resounding success for your young reader!

Spotlight on Dyslexia
2026-06-04 09:00 - 18:30
Are you looking for effective ways to transform reading instruction across your entire school or district? Join us for the annual Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference, the premier professional learning event designed specifically for forward-thinking educators, reading specialists, and school leaders. This highly anticipated educational event brings together world-class experts, dedicated classroom teachers, and passionate literacy advocates. Together, we share the latest research-backed methods and practical tools dedicated to supporting students with dyslexia.
For a decade, this powerful professional development event has empowered educators and fundamentally transformed classroom environments. When you attend the Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference, you gain immediate access to transformative, real-world insights. You will discover exactly how to implement effective, multi-tiered systems of support so that every student learns to read successfully. Do not miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to reading intervention.
What to Expect at the Conference
This comprehensive, multi-day event offers an unparalleled, interactive learning experience. It successfully combines deep theoretical insights with highly practical, everyday strategies. Furthermore, you can easily customize your specific learning path to fit your unique professional role. We offer specialized, dedicated learning tracks for school administrators, general education teachers, and intervention specialists.

Expert Keynotes: You will hear directly from leading national researchers and neuroscience experts. They will thoroughly build your foundational knowledge around the science of reading and the inner workings of the dyslexic brain.

Actionable Strategies: Our expert presenters share ready-to-use classroom accommodations and targeted interventions. Therefore, you can confidently implement robust evidence-based literacy instruction in your own classroom immediately.

Immersive Experiences: Attendees actively participate in an eye-opening, interactive dyslexia simulation. This unique, hands-on activity helps you truly understand the daily academic and emotional challenges that struggling readers face.

Flexible Access: Enjoy short, bite-sized EdTalk sessions and extensive on-demand access to all recordings for months after the live event concludes.

Elevate Your Literacy Instruction Today
We must move boldly beyond outdated teaching methods and fully embrace the science of reading. Consequently, this conference equips you with the exact diagnostic tools and instructional knowledge you need to succeed. You will learn how to spot early warning signs of reading difficulties, interpret screening data accurately, and provide the absolute best accommodations.
By prioritizing evidence-based literacy instruction, your school community can drastically improve reading outcomes for all learners. You will leave this virtual event feeling inspired, connected, and fully prepared to champion neurodiversity. Register today and take the next crucial step toward effectively supporting students with dyslexia in your community.

Mid-Summer Reading Check-In: Strategies for Families
2026-07-14 20:00 - 21:00
Are you feeling your established summer reading routine slowly sliding away? As the summer weeks fly by rapidly, many parents and caregivers start to worry. You might often wonder whether your child reads enough each day. Furthermore, you might ask how to keep your child engaged without facing constant reading battles. If your child is a reluctant reader, has dyslexia, or finds traditional reading challenging, you definitely are not alone. Therefore, we invite you to join our practical, highly encouraging mid-summer session. We designed this webinar specifically to help families maintain reading progress and build lasting confidence.
We want to reduce the heavy stress that often surrounds reading at home. During this informative event, you will learn exactly how Learning Ally’s Summer Reading Together program can completely transform your child’s experience. This program makes reading significantly more accessible, enjoyable, and successful. It works perfectly even for students who consistently struggle with traditional print reading. We provide the exact tools you need to support your child effectively. Consequently, you can ensure they return to school feeling fully prepared and highly confident.
Actionable Strategies for Your Family
In this fast-paced, interactive session, you will discover actionable strategies to implement immediately. Specifically, our expert presenters will show you how to:

Reignite Enthusiasm: Discover effective ways to rebuild strong reading motivation as your child’s early summer enthusiasm starts to fade.

Support Without Struggle: Learn how to support your kids proactively without turning daily reading time into an exhausting battle.

Build Real Confidence: Implement proven methods to build genuine confidence for children with dyslexia and other specific reading challenges.

Increase Independence: Use targeted resources, such as audiobooks for reluctant readers, to dramatically increase student engagement, utilize student choice, and foster independent learning.

Equip Your Family: Seamlessly integrate flexible reading resources into your busy schedule. We make it easy to incorporate meaningful literacy experiences into travel plans, summer camps, and everyday family time.

Finish the Summer Strong
There is still plenty of summer left to strengthen essential reading skills. You have time to nurture a deep love of stories and help your child experience genuine success as a reader. With the right tools and a supportive community, reading quickly becomes a highly positive part of your summer reading routine once again. Do not let the pressure overwhelm you. Register today and take the next crucial step toward a successful, stress-free reading journey!
Register now!
