A Full-Day Virtual Conference for Grades 4–12 Educators
Adolescent Literacy – Unlocked!
Adolescent Literacy – Unlocked! brings together educators, leaders, and literacy specialists for a full day of evidence-based professional learning focused on adolescent literacy instruction. This live, virtual conference delivers practical strategies, research-aligned insights, and ready-to-implement practices that support reading, writing, comprehension, vocabulary, and content learning for students in grades 4–12.
May 1, 2026 • Virtual-Live • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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About the Conference
Grounded in the latest research on adolescent literacy and the science of effective instruction, Adolescent Literacy – Unlocked! offers a dynamic learning experience designed to elevate literacy instruction for grades 4-12 across content areas. Participants will engage in sessions that unpack the essential components of adolescent literacy, explore instructional practices, and provide classroom-tested techniques that can be applied immediately.
Just as with our annual Write Now Conference, this event blends a high-impact keynote, breakout sessions, and expert panel discussion to address both theory and practical application for today’s literacy challenges.
Highlights
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Keynote by Joan Sedita, Founder of Keys to Literacy
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Breakout Sessions led by nationally recognized expert practitioners offering actionable strategies for grades 4–12
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Evidence-Based Literacy Practices tailored to secondary classrooms and multidisciplinary instruction
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Interactive Learning with opportunities for reflection and peer connection
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Certificate of Participation for professional learning documentation
Who Should Attend
Adolescent Literacy – Unlocked! is ideal for:
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Secondary and middle level teachers
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Literacy coaches and intervention specialists
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Instructional leaders and administrators
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Curriculum and professional learning directors
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Content area educators seeking to deepen literacy integration
Featured Learning Strands
Participants will explore topics that include, but are not limited to:
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Building adolescent reading comprehension and text understanding
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Teaching academic vocabulary across disciplines
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Supporting adolescent writers with practical scaffolds
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Integrating literacy into content-area teaching
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Using assessment data to inform targeted instruction
Keynote Speaker
Joan Sedita
Keys to Literacy Founder
Featured Speakers
Dr. Wendy Amato
Chief Academic Officer, K12 Coalition
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D.
President, Valley Literacy Center
Shauna Cotte
Vice President, Keys to Literacy
Linda Diamond
Executive Director, Evidence Advocacy Center
Michelle Elia
Assistant Professor, Marietta College
Lisa Klein
Vice President, Keys to Literacy
Kari Kurto
National Director of Policy and Partnerships, The Reading League
Louisa Moats, Ed.D.
President, Moats Language Essentials, LLC
Pati Montgomery
Senior Education Officer, Keys to Literacy
Kimberly St. Martin, Ph.D.
Director, Michigan’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center
Jason Stricker
Chief Policy Officer, K12 Coalition
Ivetha Witherspoon, Ed.D.
Consultant, Keys to Literacy
Register
What Your Registration Includes
- Full access to all recorded sessions from the live event
- Recording availability through July 31, 2026
- Certificate of participation
- Closed captioning on all recorded sessions
- On-demand viewing from any device
Questions/support
If you need to contact Keys to Literacy, please use the following:
Email: info@keystoliteracy.com
Phone: 978-948-8511, ext 206 or 207
