​Professional Development Opportunities 2025-2026

2024 Teach to Reach Conference with Trevor Muir
Innovative Teacher Mindset
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6:00 - 7:30 pm
​To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/4ckvpbhz
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley
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Teachers as Readers: Discussion about the book Deep Water by Jamie Sumner
Wednesday, September 11, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

The Instruction & Coaching Role of Literacy Specialists with Rita Bean
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
​6:30-7:30 PM
​Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Teachers as Readers: Presentation on Myths and Legends
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Teaching for Comprehension with Laura Robb
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

2024 Teach to Reach Conference with Trevor Muir
Innovative Teacher Mindset
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6:00 - 7:30 pm
​To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/4ckvpbhz
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley

Teachers as Readers: Discussion about the book The Myth of Monsters: Medusa by Katherine Marsh
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.​

We’re Gonna Keep Talking, Pt. 2 with Matt Kay and Jennifer Orr
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Teachers as Readers: The gift of a story
Wednesday, December 11
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

The Importance of Reader Response with Lynne Dorman, Teresa Lombardi, and Jessica Kilcollum
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

2025 Book Club 
January 2025
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley

Teachers as Readers: Discussion about Sci-Fi/Fantasy books
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

When Writing Workshop Isn’t Working with Mark Overmeyer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

​2025 Refresh Your Bookshelf 
January 28, 2025
6:30-8:00 via Zoom
​More information to come.
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley

Teachers as Readers: Discussion about the book Snow Globe by Soyoung Park
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Children’s Author Christine Kendall
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.​

2025 Murph Crawford Middle School Conference 
Adding AI to Students' Strategy Toolbox
Eric MacDonald
March 1, 2025
10:00-11:30 AM
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley

Teachers as Readers: Presentation on poetry
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Vocabulary Acquisition with Mary Ehrenworth
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Centering Student Agency in Reading & Writing with Sarah Zerwin
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Teachers as Readers: Discussion about a poetry book TBD
Wednesday, April 19, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.​

2025 Research Into Practice Conference
Using AI Tools for Effective Literacy Planning
featuring Dr. Kelly Doyle, Dr. Kimberly Lewinski, Dr. Meg Norris
April 26, 2025
9-10:30
Sponsored by KSLA Delaware Valley

Teachers as Readers: Presentation about Graphic Novels
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Read Alouds for EL’s with Peggy Hickman
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
​6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Teachers as Readers: Discussion about the book The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.

Spoken Word Poetry with Cait Kay
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM
Members Only - Register on the KSLA Website.​

Note: All KSLA local chapter meetings are open to members of other KSLA chapters at member prices/benefits.