WHAT: Three days of no-cost live sessions for K-12 superintendents, assistant superintendents, curriculum and instruction leaders, principals, and literacy specialists as well as teachers and coaches interested in how strong systems support classroom practice.
WHEN: Monday, March 2 – Wednesday, March 4; 12 PM – 1PM ET
REGISTER: https://events.lexialearning.com/event/science-of-reading-week-spring-2026/
Boston – Feb. 19, 2026 – To counter the challenges of shifting mandates and increasing demands, education leaders need clear strategies for putting the science of reading into practice. This year, Lexia’s three-day “Science of Reading Week” shifts from the “why” to the “how” of implementation. Attendees will obtain practical guidance that empowers them to support teachers, strengthen fidelity, and drive measurable literacy gains.
Science of Reading Week will be moderated by Kerri Larkin, Lexia’s National Senior Education Advisor. “Attendees will hear from national experts as well as district practitioners and classroom innovators who have implemented Structured Literacy at scale and are seeing results,” Larkin said. “We’ll examine implementation at every level, from national policy to district execution to classroom instruction. And we’ll show how aligned decisions drive consistent, equitable outcomes for students.”
Each live session will take place at 12 p.m. ET.
Monday, March 2
From Policy to Practice: Driving Literacy Success Nationwide
In this session, Larkin will speak with Sarah Wilson, the chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). They will also be joined by José Viana, Lexia’s national senior education advisor. The trio will discuss the ways educators across the nation are creating sustainable, system-level changes to literacy initiatives. Session attendees will receive answers and actionable guidance for designing literacy interventions that work for all students.
Tuesday, March 3
How WE Did It: Our District’s Implementation Story
Larkin, Snaeha Matthew, Lexia’s senior evaluation specialist, and Octavia Gray-Essex, Lexia’s national senior education advisor, will take a deep dive into the remarkable adolescent literacy gains at Loudon County Public Schools in Virginia. Michelle Picard, the district’s supervisor of secondary English and reading, will walk attendees through the intentional planning, data-driven decisions, and professional learning that brought evidence-based instruction to life. In addition, the four will unpack how Lexia and Loudon County Public Schools combined classroom observations with emerging AI-assisted insights to understand what would move the needle.
Wednesday, March 4
The “How” in Action: AI-Supported Structured Literacy
This session will feature Larkin as well as Lexia’s Manager of Curriculum Alex Wright, and Dr. Nicolas Cracco, the executive director for Educational Leadership and Early Learning programs at New Rochelle City Schools in New York state. Attendees will learn how Structured Literacy and intelligent technology provide actionable guidance that streamlines decision-making, maintains fidelity to proven practices, and delivers measurable literacy growth. Dr. Cracco will share a real classroom example of how these supports reduce complexity, save time, and help educators meet the needs of diverse learners—without adding to their workload.
There is no cost to attend these live sessions, but registration is required. For more information, please go tohttps://www.lexialearning.com/science-of-reading-week.
Lexia
Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the science of reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.
About Cambium Learning Group
Cambium Learning Group is the education essentials company, providing award-winning education technology and services for K-12 educators and students. With an intentional collection of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything it does, the company focuses on the elements that are most essential to the success of education, delivering simpler, more certain solutions that make a meaningful difference right now. To learn more, visit www.cambiumlearning.com or follow Cambium on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. The Cambium family of brands includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.
