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Plain Talk

Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning®

February 9-11, 2022

What are the Topics?

Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® attendees can expect to leave more informed about numerous subjects affecting education, including:

  • Assessment and Feedback
  • Comprehension
  • Science of Reading
  • Equity
  • Foundational Reading Skills
  • Higher-level Thinking and Metacognition
  • Classroom Management
  • Vocabulary
  • At-risk Students
  • Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties
  • English Language Learners
  • Structured Literacy
  • High-yield Strategies
  • Leadership
  • Speaking and Listening
  • Written Expression

What are the Education Tracks?

  • New to Science of Reading
  • Advanced Science of Reading
  • Literacy Leadership
  • Equity and Inclusion

Who Should Attend?

Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® is one of the nation’s premiere literacy conferences, attracting education industry professionals from all levels, including:

  • Instructional specialists
  • Staff developers
  • Elementary school teachers
  • Middle school teachers
  • Special education teachers
  • School psychologists
  • Curriculum specialists/directors
  • Interventionists
  • Teacher leaders
  • Reading coaches
  • School administrators
  • School/District leaders
  • Literacy leaders/advocates
  • Higher education professors/instructors

Prior Plain Talk Programs

2021 Plain Talk

2020 Plain Talk

2019 Plain Talk

Additional Questions?

Email or call the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) at plaintalk@cdl.org or (504) 840-9786 for additional information regarding Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning®. 

Want to attend Plain Talk?

Want to Attend Plain Talk?

Download this letter explaining why attending Plain Talk will benefit your organization. This form letter can be shared with your management team.

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