News & Events
Upcoming talks and workshops, plus recent features, publications, and writing from Left Side Strong.
Upcoming Events
Webinars, workshops, and conference sessions on the science of reading and language.
Registration open now · date to be confirmed
In partnership with The Rose Institute. Registration is open through The Rose Institute’s learning portal.
Register →Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2026 · Hilton Chicago, IL
MaryKate joins the 10th annual Reading League Conference — three days of evidence-aligned learning across foundational skills, comprehension, multilingual learners, and intervention. The program opens with Adam Kronk’s keynote “The Dignity of Learning in the Era of AI” and closes with Sonia Cabell on “Content-Rich Classroom Conversations That Build Language Comprehension.”
View full agenda →Nov 19 – 21, 2026 · ASHA Convention · Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
A presentation on putting oral language at the center of MTSS to strengthen literacy outcomes across the tiers.
Convention details →Want Left Side Strong at your event or district? Get in touch →
In the News & Recent Highlights
Recent invited talks, media, and writing from Left Side Strong.
Implementing Inclusive Instruction Across Tiers
North Dakota Science of Reading Literacy Summit · Bismarck, ND
Creating Strong Readers Through Oral Language & the Dyslexia–DLD Connection
Alaska Science of Reading Symposium · Anchorage, AK
Significantly Improve Reading Outcomes Through Systematic Oral Language Instruction
Michigan Educators Association Conference
DLD and Dyslexia: The Connection Schools Are Missing
IMSE Journal
If Reading Isn’t the Starting Point, What Is? Reframing Literacy Through Language
IMSE Journal
Language Comprehension Series (with C. Hulme)
Science of Reading Podcast with Amplify