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Upcoming talks and workshops, plus recent features, publications, and writing from Left Side Strong.

Upcoming Events

Where to catch Left Side Strong next

Webinars, workshops, and conference sessions on the science of reading and language.

Date
TBA
2026
Workshop · In Partnership with The Rose Institute

Professional Learning with The Rose Institute

Registration open now · date to be confirmed

In partnership with The Rose Institute. Registration is open through The Rose Institute’s learning portal.

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Sep
30
2026
Conference

The Reading League 2026 Conference

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.”

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Nov
19
2026
Conference Presentation

Oral Language in Action: Implementing MTSS for Stronger Literacy Outcomes

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.

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In the News & Recent Highlights

Talks, features & publications

Recent invited talks, media, and writing from Left Side Strong.

Invited Talks & Presentations

Jul 2026

Implementing Inclusive Instruction Across Tiers
North Dakota Science of Reading Literacy Summit · Bismarck, ND

May 2026

Creating Strong Readers Through Oral Language & the Dyslexia–DLD Connection
Alaska Science of Reading Symposium · Anchorage, AK

Feb 2026

Significantly Improve Reading Outcomes Through Systematic Oral Language Instruction
Michigan Educators Association Conference

Publications & Media

2026

DLD and Dyslexia: The Connection Schools Are Missing
IMSE Journal

2026

If Reading Isn’t the Starting Point, What Is? Reframing Literacy Through Language
IMSE Journal

Jan 2026

Language Comprehension Series (with C. Hulme)
Science of Reading Podcast with Amplify

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