Two-Day Conference: 2026 SCIENCE OF READING CONFERENCE: Unlocking Reading Success for Every Student (Grades K-6) Presented by Science Of Reading Instructors

Science of Reading Strategies to Take Back to Your Classroom!

Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions

• Expert Instructors
• Science of Reading Resources
• Hundreds of Practical Strategies
… and Much More!

Uniquely Qualified Instructors

Annemarie Johnson is an outstanding international presenter, literacy consultant, reading specialist, and highly experienced teacher. In her extensive work with educators and students, she is passionate about modeling the most effective strategies and best practices for teaching readers the skills they need to build success and fall in love with reading! Annemarie is known for presenting highly practical, research-based strategies that work. Her SOR sessions are filled with ideas and strategies you can easily implement the very next day— no matter what reading program you use.

Heather Kenny is a dynamic Science of Reading (SOR) expert and national SOR presenter. With over 25 years in education, she has served as a classroom teacher and reading tutor. Heather works closely with schools and districts to support teachers in implementing practical, science-based instructional techniques that benefit all students. Heather understands the challenges that today's educators face as they strive to address the needs of all readers. Her sessions empower teachers with knowledge, skills, and practical applications of the most current Science of Reading research.

Emily Muccianti is as an experienced reading specialist with a passion for empowering schools to design and implement robust, research-based intervention programs. During her 30 years in education, Emily's expertise in Science of Reading instruction, data analysis, and collaborative coaching propelled three of her four intervention programs to earn prestigious Golden Bell and Distinguished School awards. As a reading interventionist, Emily has a deep understanding of the challenges and frustrations teachers face when working to close achievement gaps. She has presented her school-wide approach to effective reading intervention at conferences, sharing the transformative impact it had on student outcomes. You'll leave inspired by her warmth, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping every child become a confident, joyful reader.

Conference Agenda

Who Should Attend

Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, and Administrators Serving Grades K-6

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 49 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

Special Benefits of Attending

Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:

• Numerous strategies you can use right away to better support the needs of your readers
• Easy-to-implement Science of Reading resources to enrich your teaching
• Dozens of powerful techniques to help you guide your K-6 students to greater success

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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