On behalf of The Reading League Kansas, we’d like to welcome you to Elevating Literacy: Connecting Communities for Lasting Impact, a premier conference designed to empower educators, researchers, parents, and advocates with the latest in evidence-based literacy practices. Join us as we bring together passionate individuals committed to transforming literacy education, sharing insights, and advancing research-aligned strategies that make a real difference in classrooms. This hub will provide everything you need to know about the conference, including schedules, speaker highlights, and registration details. Whether you’re an attendee or simply exploring, we hope this resource fuels your journey to improve literacy outcomes for all. For any questions, please reach out to us at info@ks.thereadingleague.org.

Conference Planning Team 2024

Elevating Literacy: Connecting Communities for Lasting Impact

Monday, March 30, 2026

Rhatigan Student Center

Wichita State University

1845 Fairmount St #56, Wichita, KS 67260

Parking

Hotel reservation link coming soon!

Conference Schedule:

8:00-8:45 am Registration & Breakfast 

8:45-9:00 am Welcome & Introductions 

9:00-10:00 am Keynote 

10:15-11:15am   Breakout Session #1 

11:30-12:30 pm Breakout Session #2 

12:30-1:30 pm   Lunch/Visit Vendors/Author Book Signing

1:30-2:30 pm Breakout Session #3 

2:45-3:45 pm Breakout Session #4 

4:00-4:15 pm Reflections & Closing 

Keynote Speaker

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Breakout Session Information

Breakout Session 1: 10:15-11:15AM

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Breakout Session 2: 11:30-12:30PM

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Breakout Session 3: 1:30-2:30PM

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Breakout Session 4: 2:45-3:45PM

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