The Reading League-DC Practitioner Showcase

Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$0 | Friedman Family Auditorium

The Reading League-DC and Planet Word invite educators to break out of the silo and join a dynamic professional learning event tailored to support your work with adolescent readers, from supporting multilingual learners to designing interdisciplinary instruction.

The program will feature a series of mini workshops led by talented practitioners from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who are eager to share their expertise and proven strategies. Each workshop will focus on a specific evidence-aligned lesson, idea, or approach designed to engage diverse learners and enhance literacy instruction. Example session topics include mastering multisyllabic words, bolstering reading fluency, supporting multilingual learners with reading comprehension, and establishing peer editing routines. Learn more about the event’s workshops and presenters here.

Choose three 20-minute sessions that align with your interests and professional needs related to adolescent literacy, enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, and leave with greater knowledge of reading research and actionable strategies you can implement in your setting the very next day!

This event is designed to:
* Celebrate the creativity and dedication of local educators by providing a platform to showcase their work.
* Build a sense of community among educators committed to improving literacy outcomes for adolescent students.
* Equip participants with practical, research-informed techniques that can be adapted to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Whether you are an experienced educator looking for fresh ideas or a new teacher eager to expand your toolkit, this event promises to inspire and empower you in your practice. Come ready to learn, share, and connect with like-minded professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of their adolescent students.

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