K-12 Literacy Workshops for Teachers & Students

There are 12 upcoming workshops from 5 organizers in literacy. The next is Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text on Nov 14 in Fullerton, CA. 4 are free, and the most common topic is literacy.

Updated November 2, 2026

Find in-person literacy workshops for K-12 educators and students. There are 12 upcoming workshops from 5 organizers, running in Illinois, Georgia, California and Indiana. Each listing shows the date, venue, grade band and price, and registration goes straight to the organizer.

Upcoming literacy workshops

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Sat · Nov 149:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text

Set the stage for curiosity and the joy of reading. Explore approaches to cultivating comprehension with culturally relevant text, scaffolding instruction, and generating collaborative dialogue among multilingual learners in this hands-on session.

JG
Free
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Sat · Dec 129:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Strategies to Empower Young Authors

Help young students see themselves as confident, capable writers. Explore practical, engaging strategies for building a strong writing community, supporting idea generation, and scaffolding the writing process in the elementary classroom.

JG
Free
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Wed · Nov 48:30 AM ET· Indianapolis, IN

Beyond Comprehension: Reading Science, Learning Science, and Curriculum

Master the Science of Literacy and Learning via retrieval, spacing, and the pillars of reading to build actionable lesson plans. Bridge the gap between neurobiology and the classroom by deconstructing the five pillars of literacy and exploring how to manage cognitive load. Leave with a research-informed lesson plan that integrates vocabulary, morphology, and metacognitive think-alouds.

KI
$120–$150
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Mon–Fri · Jun 7–118:00 AM–3:30 PM CT daily· Centralia, IL

Orton Gillingham – Morphology Training Grades 3-5

A week-long in-person training in Morphology+, an accredited Structured Literacy program for grades 3–5 (general education) and middle/high school (special education or intervention), with research-based tools for teaching morphology, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Supports all learners, including students with dyslexia and English learners. Fee includes all materials and is billed in advance. Presented by IMSE.

R3
$1,500
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Tue · Nov 109:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Collinsville, IL

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Collinsville

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Springfield (Nov 12), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).

KS
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Thu · Nov 129:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Springfield, IL

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Springfield

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).

KS
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Fri · Nov 139:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Naperville, IL

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Naperville

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Springfield (Nov 12), and live online (Nov 17).

KS
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Thu · Jan 149:00 AM–3:00 PM CT· Normal, IL

Experience Aligned Instructional Practices With the Science of Reading & Illinois Learning Standards

Bring joy and focus back to teaching. Discuss current practices, identify aligned work, and expand practices to reach more students. Explore targeted instruction and efficient progress monitoring, support accelerated learners with on-level and above-level instruction, and learn when and how to advance student skill development using data. For K–8 teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators. 5 PD hours; registration includes breakfast and parking, lunch on your own. Presented by Donna Whyte. Also offered live online.

DW
$199
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Tue · Feb 9, 20279:00 AM–3:00 PM ET· Dearing, GA
Registration status unconfirmed

(K-2) Dyslexia in Focus: Recognizing the Signs & Responding with Structured Literacy with Keegan Wilson

Professional learning grounded in structured literacy and the science of reading for K–2 teachers and instructional coaches. Explore signs of dyslexia in phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, and written expression; analyze student profiles and classroom scenarios; and practice evidence-aligned routines in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Hands-on, multimodal strategies support memory, language processing, and executive functioning. Leave with tools and resources for immediate classroom use. No cost for regional members or non-members.

CR
Free
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Wed · Feb 10, 20279:00 AM–3:00 PM ET· Dearing, GA
Registration status unconfirmed

(3-5) Dyslexia in Focus: Recognizing the Signs and Responding with Structured Literacy

Professional learning grounded in structured literacy and the science of reading for grades 3–5 teachers and instructional coaches. Explore signs of dyslexia in phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, and written expression; analyze student profiles and classroom scenarios; and practice evidence-aligned routines in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Hands-on, multimodal strategies support memory, language processing, and executive functioning. Leave with tools and resources for immediate classroom use. No cost for regional members or non-members.

CR
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Tue · Feb 23, 20279:00 AM–3:00 PM ET· Dearing, GA
Registration status unconfirmed

The Reading Journey Roadmap: From Engagement to Endurance (Grades K-5)

An immersive in-person experience for K–5 teachers and instructional coaches focused on high-leverage instructional strategies that build readers’ stamina, engagement, comprehension, and passion while aligning to Georgia’s K–12 ELA Standards. Discover practical, student-centered approaches that foster meaningful literacy experiences and support all learners. Led by Patra Griffitt and Christy Van Meter. The fee is $15 for CSRA RESA regional members and $30 for non-members.

CR
$15 CSRA RESA regional members · $30 non-members
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Wed · Feb 24, 20279:00 AM–3:00 PM ET· Dearing, GA
Registration status unconfirmed

The Reading Journey Roadmap: From Engagement to Endurance (Grades 6-12)

An immersive in-person experience for grades 6–12 teachers and instructional coaches focused on high-leverage instructional strategies that build readers’ stamina, engagement, comprehension, and passion while aligning to Georgia’s K–12 ELA Standards. Discover practical, student-centered approaches that foster meaningful literacy experiences and support all learners. Led by Patra Griffitt and Christy Van Meter. The fee is $15 for CSRA RESA regional members and $30 for non-members.

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$15 CSRA RESA regional members · $30 non-members
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Frequently asked questions

Are these workshops free?
4 of the 12 upcoming literacy workshops listed here are free to attend. The rest are paid, and the price for each session is shown on its listing — from single-session workshops to multi-day institutes.
How do I register?
Registration is handled by the organizer, not by K-12 Workshops. Open any listing and use the registration link to book your place directly on the organizer's own site.
Who can attend?
These are professional development sessions for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders. Each listing shows the grade band it is designed for.
When is the next workshop?
Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text, on Nov 14 in Fullerton, CA, followed by Strategies to Empower Young Authors on Dec 12.
Where are they held?
Upcoming literacy workshops are in Dearing, GA, Fullerton, CA, Centralia, IL, Collinsville, IL and Indianapolis, IN. This page updates automatically as workshops are added or pass.