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
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
