June 9 – 10, 2026

Little America Hotel & Resort, Cheyenne

This expanded two‑day experience builds on Wyoming’s momentum by embracing the work happening across leadership, language, and literacy—and accelerating the implementation of the Wyoming Language and Literacy Act through engaging keynotes, high‑impact sessions, interactive roundtables, and invitational leadership opportunities designed for real work and real progress. Grounded in the science of reading and the science of learning, the Summit connects directly to classrooms, schools, and systems, leaving you energized and ready for action.

Explore a comprehensive range of topics that strengthen systems and instructional practice, including Leadership, Adolescent Literacy, Screening and Assessment, Language and Literacy Plans, Individualized Reading Plans, Evidence‑Based Instruction, Tutoring, Intervention, MTSS, Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, Coaching, and more.

PTSB and University of Wyoming credit will be available.

  • A clear approach to turning policy into practice through aligned systems and strong instruction.
  • A two‑day statewide experience focused on leadership, language, and literacy.
  • Engaging breakout sessions and interactive roundtables for real learning and application.
  • Leadership opportunities that support system‑level planning and forward movement.
  • Time to connect and learn with educators and leaders from across Wyoming.

  • Strengthen your ability to lead language and literacy in your role, school, or system.
  • Collaborate on implementing the new Comprehensive Language and Literacy Law to directly impact students.
  • Engage in learning grounded in evidence‑based practices, the science of reading, and the science of learning.
  • Explore systems that connect instruction, assessment, and intervention.
  • Build strong partnerships with families and caregivers, honoring parents as first and forever teachers.
  • Identify solutions, refine practices, and plan next steps you can use right away.

  • Learn in ways that connect immediately to your day‑to‑day work.
  • See how policy becomes practice in real classrooms, systems, and decisions.
  • Step into and strengthen your role as a language and literacy leader.
  • Focus on partnership with families and caregivers.
  • Experience the full literacy continuum—from birth and kindergarten entry through K–5 structured literacy and adolescent literacy in grades 6–12.
  • Leave with a clear plan for what’s next and how to make it happen.

Please join Linda Farrell, Michael Hunter, Amy Siracusano, Genevieve Thomas, Antonio Ferraro, Dr Nell Thompson, Dr Terrie Noland, Theresa Owens, Kristen Wynn, Michele Ela, Melody Aufil, Doug Lemov and Teach Like A Champion Team members, Pam Kastner, Justin Browning, Judi Dodson, Rebecca Loera, Carol Tolman, Dr Tiffany Hogan and Norma Hancock, Dr Douglas Petersen, Dr Trina Spencer, Dale Webster, Karen Tzanetopoulus, Niki Baker, Rhonda Ayers, Craig Buscher, Laura Stewart, Reading League National, Jeanne Schopf and the Reading Isn’t Optional Fullfilling the Promise of Liteacy for Secondary Students author team, the Project for Adolescent Literacy (PAL) team, and more for dynamic sessions!

Contact
Dr. Claudia Ladd

CLSD Language and Literacy Director

Educators