2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: From Evidence to Action

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the Literacy Symposium:

Dates/Times:

June 16, 2026: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

June 17, 2026: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (EDT)

June 18, 2026: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Location: Webinar

The 2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: From Evidence to Action is a three-day virtual professional learning series designed to deepen educators’ understanding of literacy research and translate that knowledge into effective classroom and systems-level practice. Grounded in the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning, the symposium moves participants through a purposeful progression—from understanding why evidence-based literacy practices matter, to strengthening how reading systems and instruction are designed, and finally to making those practices stick in daily instruction.
Across the three days, participants will examine the cognitive and linguistic foundations of literacy development, analyze instructional and assessment practices through a research-aligned lens, and apply evidence-based strategies within classrooms, schools, and MTSS frameworks. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of literacy science, practical tools for instructional decision-making, and strategies to support lasting improvement in student literacy outcomes.

Presenters include: Dr. Donald Bolger, Dr. Douglas Carnine, Dr. Peg Dawson, Linda Diamond, Linda Farrell, Dr. Margie B. Gillis, Dr. Deb Glaser, Rachel Goldstein, Dr. Zach Groshell, Dr. Carl Hendrick, Nancy Hennessy, Michael Hunter, Dr. Leslie Laud, Dr. Daryl Michel, Dr. Denise Morelli, Dr. Maria Murray, Dr. Amanda Nickerson, Dr. Katie Pace Miles, Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva, Dr. Kim St. Martin, Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Lyn Stone, Dr. Kelly Tuomikoski, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Natalie Wexler, Dr. Tracy White, Dr. Maryanne Wolf, and more.

Credits: Act 48 clock hours; ASHA

Registration Information: 

Please only register if you are attending these live virtual sessions on June 16th, 17th, and 18th. All sessions will be recorded and available on PaTTAN YouTube after the conference, however Act 48 clock hours/ ASHA/Certificates of attendance cannot be awarded for watching the recorded sessions. 

You may register online by clicking on the name of the event on the Training Events Calendar.

For General Registration Information and Questions: Please contact Kelly Kapp at 717-901-2271 or kkapp@pattan.net.

For Content Related Information and Questions: Please contact Lauren Lutz at 412-826-6854 or llutz@pattanpgh.net.