K-12 Workshops
K-12 Workshops

K-12 Literacy Workshops for Teachers & Students

Find in-person literacy workshops for K-12 educators and students. There are 9 upcoming workshops from 5 organizers, running in California, Indiana, Texas and Washington DC. Each listing shows the date, venue, grade band and price, and registration goes straight to the organizer.

Upcoming literacy workshops

Teachers studying Science of Reading strategies for grades 3–12LiteracyFor teachers
Fri · Oct 029:30 AM–4:00 PM ET· Washington, DC

Books, Knowledge and Attention: The Science of Reading Grades 3–12

A practical, full-day Science of Reading workshop with Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, focused on reading comprehension and close reading in grades 3–12. Participants explore the research on fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, attention and writing, study video from real classrooms, and analyze research-grounded lesson plans. Designed for teachers, literacy coaches and school leaders, with an optional Implementation Toolkit for school-wide follow-through. Includes lunch and refreshments; group bundles available, and a $285 package adds a ticket to the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education on Oct 3.

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$230
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Secondary language arts teachers exploring strategies for teaching HamletLiteracyFor teachers
Thu · Oct 88:30 AM CT· Houston, TX

Teaching Hamlet (Fall 2026 In-Person Workshop)

A one-day workshop in Houston for secondary-level language arts teachers on strategies for teaching and generating student interest in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The workshop will feature close interaction with scholars, examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities. Teachers receive books, instructional materials, CPE credit, and up to $200 substitute reimbursement; out-of-town teachers may be reimbursed up to $300 in approved travel costs.

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Free
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Language arts teachers discussing short fiction and creative writing pedagogyLiteracyFor teachers
Thu · Oct 158:30 AM CT· Austin, TX

Teaching Short Fiction (Fall 2026 In-Person Workshop)

A one-day workshop in Austin for secondary-level language arts teachers on strategies for teaching short fiction at the secondary level. Content aligns with the TEKS, with presentations focused on the works of major nineteenth-, twentieth-, and twenty-first-century U.S. writers of short fiction and creative writing pedagogy. Teachers receive books, instructional materials, CPE credit, and up to $200 substitute reimbursement; out-of-town teachers may be reimbursed up to $300 in approved travel costs.

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Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
Fri · Oct 29:30 AM ET· Washington, DC

Books, Knowledge & Attention: The Science of Reading

A practical Science of Reading workshop focused on reading comprehension and close reading. Connect research to classroom practice with video examples, lesson analysis, and structured discussion.

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$230
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
Sat · Oct 179:00 AM PT· Fullerton, CA

Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction

Explore culturally responsive and sustaining approaches to literacy instruction that target skills and standards while empowering students to draw from their unique perspectives. From picture books to music and art, leave with materials you can use right away.

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Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
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.

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Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
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.

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Free
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Educators gathered around a table with books and notesLiteracyFor teachers
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.

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$120–$150
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Teachers practicing writing instruction strategies in a workshopLiteracyFor teachers
Mon · Sep 288:30 AM ET· Indianapolis, IN

Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Writing

Transform the writing block from an isolated chore into a school-wide culture of expression. Grounded in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Dr. Erin McNeill leads a masterclass in the four pillars of effective writing: integrating writing into math, science, and social studies, the gradual release of the writing process, and building a classroom community where every student sees themselves as an author. Leave with a concrete blueprint for 60 minutes of daily student writing. For educators and instructional leaders in grades 3-12; ESC and CIESC member discounts available when registering with a school email address.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these workshops free?
5 of the 9 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.
How often is this page updated?
Daily. New workshops are added as organizers publish them, and sessions drop off this page automatically once their date passes.