The Reading League Illinois

1 of the best ways 2 learn is from amazing educators. Excited 2 share my new Substack: Voices from the Field Featuring outstanding educators sharing evidenced-based strategies & their journeys. TY @StamStam193 open.substack.com/pub/elana270/p… @D99Cicero @SoRclassroom @ReadingLeagueIL

How many former speakers do you know? You won't want to miss this year's FREE summer literacy symposium! Registration in the comments. @D99Cicero @Amplify @DTWillingham @mcglynn3 @SoniaCabell

Adolescent readers need more than just catch-up. #TRLConf2025 features sessions to equip educators with evidence-aligned practices that support literacy growth & empower families to actively advocate for their children’s success. Save your seat today: hubs.la/Q03xMlQr0

Enjoyed writing this one. Thanks @edutopia @D99Cicero @SoRclassroom @ReadingLeagueIL edutopia.org/article/reform…

It was an inspiring day at South Cook ISC as we launched a yearlong cohort with dedicated literacy leadership teams working to develop their local literacy plans. Truly honored to be part of this important work. #ILEducators #LiteracyLeadership

📢 Join us for the Leading in Literacy Symposium with @D99Cicero, co-sponsored by @Amplify ! 📍 Unity Junior High, Cicero, IL 📅 July 23, 2025 | 8:30 AM–2:00 PM 🎙️ Featuring: Daniel Willingham, Kristen McQuillan, Sonia Cabell, Melissa Orkin & more! #ScienceOfReading

This is great and well worth your time

"Our results suggest that word reading and spelling are one and the same, almost, but that spoken vocabulary knowledge is more closely related to reading than to spelling." Open article from the great Rebecca Treiman and colleagues. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

✍️ Writing is more than expression; it's a critical piece of the literacy puzzle. #TRLConf2025 features sessions demonstrating how evidence-aligned writing instruction supports reading development & strengthens literacy for all learners. Get your ticket: bit.ly/4ldTX8u

It's Friday!! Looking for a great webinar? Some of the best are free on our website, thanks to our members! 🎥 Webinars: il.thereadingleague.org/chapter-resour… 🌟 Membership: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin…

Registration is open! Join us for our first TRL IL event: Literacy Across Languages: The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners 🗓️ Sept 22, 2025 | 9am–2pm 📍 Cicero Community Center Register: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin… Membership: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin…

Anita Archer read the ISBE Dyslexia Handbook because even legends keep learning. Your turn! 😍 isbe.net/Documents/Dysl…

Teachers are expected to use evidence-based approaches and strategies- yet no one has ever trained us how to read and interpret research! Huge thanks to @rastokke who, this past weekend at the @researchEDCan conference, shared this 1-page “red flags for education research” for…

Essential read! #learningscience in @D99Cicero

There’s still time to register! Join us in Springfield for one of our summer book studies—an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Only 30 spots available, so don’t wait! Register now: bit.ly/2025TRLIL186q

Yay @mommagordon2!!!!!

Syntax: Somewhere Between Words and Text w/ Dr. Nancy Chapel Eberhardt — hosted by TRL Illinois 🎥 Watch More TRL-IL Webinars: il.thereadingleague.org/chapter-resour…

Need to convince your boss to send you to #TRLConf2025? We've got you covered! Use our "Convince Your Boss" letter, highlighting the unique benefits of attending. ⬇️ Download the letter to share with your boss: hubs.la/Q03qMmxf0 #LiteracyConference #LiteracyPD

Join @D99Cicero as we wrap up season 3 w/ summer resources & head into a sneak peak of season 4- Impact of Learning Science: ⬇️lots of shout outs! buzzsprout.com/2292540/episod… @effortfuleduktr @MrZachG @nsachdeva2019 @ReadingLeagueIL @SoRclassroom @IAReading @Inner_Drive @XpatEducator

I am so impressed with the volume of writing my son brings home each day. He has improved so much and is now writing sentences in kinder! We love Jackson Elementary and @ElmhurstD205! 📝♥️ @benzulauf2