Registration
Join us in Memphis on
September 18-19, 2026!
The Memphis Literacy Conference includes two days of professional development at Crosstown Concourse in Memphis, TN. Please join us for one or both days! See below for details.
Friday, September 18, 2026
8:30 am - 11 am
Location: Crosstown Concourse, Memphis, TN
For: School leaders, instructional leaders and coaches, district-level leaders, state-level leaders, stakeholders or advocates.
Cost: $35
Presenter: PIVOT: School Improvement Leaders
Session Title: Leading Literacy Through People: Executing the Coaching and PLC Systems That Improve Literacy Results
Description: Coaching and PLCs are the two of the key enabling systems a school has to improve literacy outcomes, and both depend on leaders who can coach clearly, directly, and with confidence. In this practice based session, leaders step into the work of direct coaching to strengthen the instructional core across literacy classrooms and PLCs. Using authentic student work and classroom scenarios, participants learn to identify high leverage instructional needs, name precise teacher moves, and deliver feedback that builds skill and buy-in. Leaders will rehearse coaching conversations, practice anchoring feedback in evidence, and leave with a simple, repeatable coaching cycle that strengthens both PLCs and one-on-one coaching — the systems that ultimately move literacy results.This session is designed for principals, assistant principals, coaches, and any leader responsible for driving literacy results.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:30 am - 3 pm
Location: Crosstown Concourse, Memphis, TN
For: PreK-12 Teachers & Leaders
Cost: $60 Early Bird
$70 starting August 1st
Description: With a wide range of sessions designed for early childhood, elementary, secondary, Multilingual Learner (MLL), and Special Education educators—as well as a leadership track—attendees will learn practical, research-based strategies they can immediately apply in their own classrooms.
Attendees will choose from a variety of offerings to build their own schedule of three sessions, all held throughout Crosstown Concourse. Each session includes a "recommended audience" label to help attendees identify the most relevant opportunities for their role and interests. Stay tuned for presenter and session title launches.
Registration includes attendance, lunch, a T-shirt, and a swag bag.
Refund policy: Refund requests received on or before September 11, 2026 will be honored but are subject to an administrative fee. Registrants canceling on or after September 12, 2026 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.
Conference Weekend Details
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8:30 - 8:45 am
Coffee, breakfast, and mingling8:50-11:00am
Leading Literacy Through People: Executing the Coaching and PLC Systems That Improve Literacy ResultsRegister here.
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8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration & Exhibitor Hall
9:00 - 9:15 am
Welcome
9:15 - 10:00 am
Keynote
10:15 - 11:30 am
Session 1*
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch & Exhibitor Hall
Optional Lunch & Learn Session:
Reading Specialist Certification
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Session 2*
1:45 - 3:00 pm
Session 3*
*You will attend the sessions of your choosing during each session block. Schedule of session titles and descriptions coming soon.Register here.
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The Memphis Literacy Conference has historically qualified for state of Tennessee PDPs, Memphis-Shelby County Schools PLZ, and TASL (Tennessee Academy for School Leaders). To qualify for MSCS PLZ credit, you'll need to sign up for Conference through PLZ in advance using the course code (not yet available).
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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.
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Friday Literacy PD: Coffee and light breakfast provided.
Saturday Conference: Lunch provided according to your registration preference (including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options).
Other food/drink items are available for purchase from a variety of Crosstown Concourse vendors.
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Learning is more fun with your coworkers and teammates. Interested in bringing a school or nonprofit group? Complete this form and a conference team member will reach out to you within 48 business hours.
“MLC provided practical strategies and fresh insights into fostering literacy development, while also connecting me with educators who share a passion for empowering students through reading and writing. It was an inspiring experience that deepened my understanding of effective, research-based literacy practices.”
“The most valuable thing to me was addressing the literacy problem that we have as a nation. This conference was very informative in terms of what we can provide for our scholars and how to become better literacy instructors.”
“I had an incredible experience and feel deeply grateful for the chance to serve the dedicated leaders and teachers of Memphis and beyond. The commitment and passion of the educators I met left me both inspired and encouraged, and I am honored to have been part of such a meaningful event.”