Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® is heralded as the nation’s premier literacy institute. The Institute gained its reputation because of its clear focus on providing evidence-based reading research and strategies for those who teach all ages and grade levels.
The Institute will be held on February 12 – 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Interested in being a 2025 Sponsor and Exhibitor? Please view the packet for availabilities and email Megan Willis at megan@mycll.org to reserve your spot!
What are the Topics?
Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® attendees can expect to leave more informed about numerous subjects affecting education, including:
- Adolescent Literacy
- Assessment and Data
- Coaching
- Comprehension
- Dyslexia
- English Language Learners
- Equity & Inclusion
- Fluency
- Learning Differences
- Leadership
- Parent, Family & Community Engagement
- Phonics
- Phonological Awareness
- Policy
- Research
- RTI
- Spelling
- Trauma/Social Emotional Learning
- Vocabulary
- Writing
Registration Fees
- $699 if registered by October 8, 2024
- $799 if registered between October 9, 2024, and January 22, 2025 (if seats are still available)
- $899 if registered after January 22, 2025, until the event (if seats are still available)
Group Discount: A $30 per person discount for registering 5 or more educators at the same time will be applied automatically after the 5th person is entered.
Payment Details
- Registrations may be paid via credit card, check or purchase order.
- We will only accept a purchase order as a method of payment until December 13, 2024. You will have the opportunity to upload your purchase order during the registration process. If you do not have your purchase order at the time of registration, please look for specific instructions during the registration process on how to send it via email.
- Payment in any form (credit card, check, or purchase order) must be received within 30 days of registration. If payment is not received within 30 days, your registration will be canceled, and you will be required to re-register at the current rate.
Who Should Attend?
Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® is one of the nation’s premier literacy conferences, attracting education industry professionals from all levels, including:
- Instructional specialists
- Staff developers
- PreK – 12 teachers
- Special education teachers
- Curriculum specialists/directors
- Interventionists
- Teacher leaders
- Literacy coaches
- School administrators
- School/District leaders
- Literacy leaders/advocates
- Higher education professors/instructors
- Speech and Language Pathology
- School psychologists
Registration Details
The registration fee for Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® includes registration materials, morning coffee and tea, lunch, and afternoon refreshments on Wednesday and Thursday, and a Jazz Brunch on Friday. You will also have access to all sessions and the exhibitor hall.
Prior Plain Talk Programs
Hotel Accommodations
All institute events will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The reservation link will be in your registration confirmation email.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70130
- Rooms are $245 per night plus tax and fees.
- The room block is available through Friday, January 21, 2025.
- Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Future Plain Talk Dates
March 11-13, 2026
Feb 24-26, 2027
Jan 26-28, 2028
Jan 31- Feb 2, 2029
Additional Questions?
Email or call The Center for Literacy and Learning at plaintalk@mycll.org or (833) 792-1874 for additional information about the conference.
Do you need a copy of The Center for Literacy & Learning’s W-9 form?
You can click the link here to download a PDF of The Center for Literacy & Learning’s W-9.
Want to Attend Plain Talk?
Download this letter explaining why attending Plain Talk will benefit your organization. This letter can be shared with your management team.