REGISTRATION

The 2024 Memphis Literacy Conference will be held at Crosstown Concourse on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 8:30am - 2:30pm.

New this year, we've added a THIRD session block! During each block, attendees will select the session of their choosing in a variety of locations in the Crosstown Concourse Building. All session descriptions include a "recommended audience" label.

Registration is $55 and includes attendance, lunch, a T-shirt, and swag bag. Memphis Literacy Conference has historically qualified for state of Tennessee PDPs and Memphis-Shelby County Schools PLZ.

Refund policy: Refund requests received on or before September 6, 2024 will be honored but are subject to an administrative fee. Registrants canceling on or after September 7, 2024 will not receive a refund, but registration may be transferred to another individual. In the event that the Memphis Literacy Conference is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, the cost of registration will be refunded.

Registration for Friday, September 20 School Leader Professional Development Coming Soon!

Conference Details

  • 8:30-9:00 am ARRIVAL + REGISTRATION
    9:00-9:15 am WELCOME
    9:15-10:00 am KEYNOTE
    10:20-11:20 am SESSION 1
    11:35 am-12:05 pm LUNCH
    12:20-1:20pm SESSION 2
    1:35-2:35 pm SESSION 3

    You will attend the sessions of your choosing during each session block. We will share a schedule of specific session titles and descriptions by August 1.

  • Memphis Literacy Conference has historically qualified for state of Tennessee PDP's, Memphis-Shelby County Schools PLZ , and TASL (Tennessee Academy for School Leaders). To qualify for M-SCS PLZ credit, you'll need to sign up for Conference through PLZ in advance using the course code (not yet available).

  • Parking is available in the Crosstown Concourse parking garage and and surrounding parking lots. You may want to allow some extra time to park and enter the building. For any unique variabilities or assistance, please email us at MLC@memphistr.org.

  • We will be providing a lunch according to your registration preference (including vegetarian and gluten-free options). A free coffee bar and cold-brew coffee cans will be available thanks to our sponsor, Wiseacre Brewing Co. Other food/drink items are available for purchase from a variety of Crosstown Concourse vendors.

“ALL the sessions offer a variance to ALL teachers in the Memphis area. I have been taught me more in the two years of my attendance to the conference than any other PD I have had in the last 20 years!!!!”

— 2023 Memphis Literacy Conference participant

“I love how the conference brings so many teachers together and it creates a community with teachers dedicated to learn literacy to help students. It really put me in the right mindset for the school year.”

— 2023 Memphis Literacy Conference participant

“I was able to collaborate with other educational leaders and teachers from different backgrounds and areas of expertise. There was much information to utilize inside and outside the classroom. In addition, it was a very safe space and organized event.”

— 2023 Memphis Literacy Conference participant

“The Memphis Literacy Conference is a wonderful summer professional development opportunity in the critically important area of reading. I think this can benefit our school, the many teachers on our team and, of course, ultimately our students. As we begin to plan for summer learning, we will sign teachers up for this conference.”

— Dr. Wynn Earle | Principal, Kingsbury Elementary School, SCS