WHO / WHAT:
The Center for Literacy & Learning presents Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2026, marking the 31st year of one of the nation’s premier literacy conferences. Widely regarded as the leading professional development forum in evidence-based reading instruction, Plain Talk equips educators with actionable strategies grounded in the science of reading.
Attendees will gain insights across a broad range of topics in education, including but not limited to:
- The Science of Reading: How Children Learn to Read
- Phonics & Awareness
- Fluency, Vocabulary, Spelling & Writing
- Comprehension & Knowledge
- Instructional Coaching, Leadership & Implementation
- Family Engagement & Language-Rich Environments
- Dyslexia & Reading Difficulties
- Intervention & High-Impact Tutoring
- Early Literacy as a Public Policy Priority
- Adolescent Literacy & Disciplinary Reading
This event attracts professionals from all facets of education, such as classroom teachers (PreK–12), special education staff, literacy coaches, curriculum directors, school administrators, policymakers, and more.
WHEN:
March 11 – 13, 2026
WHERE:
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
SOCIAL & WEBSITE:
Event Website: https://www.mycll.org/plain-talk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-literacy-and-learning-cll/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycll.org/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_cll/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheCenterforLiteracyLearning
MEDIA CONTACT:
For media inquiries or to request a press pass, please contact:
The Center for Literacy and Learning: Danny Bosch – danny@mycll.org, (985) 515-5945
New Orleans & Company:
Kelly Schulz – kschulz@neworleans.com, (504) 421-0962
Rhonda Cook – rcook@neworleans.com, (504) 616-6161