EVENT PROGRAM
Two Days. One Shared Commitment to Literacy.
Friday, March 5 | Literacy Learning in Action
Experience literacy beyond the conference room.
Friday brings the work to life through immersive site visits, research-to-practice Learning Intensives, and meaningful conversation with educators, literacy leaders, young people, and community partners.
Visit literacy programs in and around Oakland, explore practical approaches for turning research into results, and gather with the literacy community for a welcome reception and fireside chat with the conversation focused on: Pathways not Pipelines.
Friday features:
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Local site visits showcasing literacy in action
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Learning Intensives: See it. Study it. Practice it. Use it. Interactive session connecting research, practice, and results designed by FULCRUM
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A welcome reception and fireside chat featuring voices of people with lived experience and literacy leadership
Saturday, March 6 | The Symposium
Learn. Connect. Collaborate. Take it back with you.
Saturday is a full day of learning and collaboration designed to deepen your practice, expand your network, and spark new ideas.
Hear from two inspiring keynote speakers, choose from 27 breakout sessions, connect with literacy organizations and partners in the Exhibitor Hall, and build relationships throughout the day.
Saturday features:
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Two keynote sessions featuring nationally recognized literacy leaders
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27 breakout sessions offering practical, research-grounded learning
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Exhibitor Hall featuring literacy organizations, resources, and partners
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Breakfast and lunch designed for connection and networking
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Symposium materials to support continued learning beyond the event
Choose Your Symposium Experience
Two-Day Ticket: Friday + Saturday | $300*/$375
Experience the full two-day Symposium, including site visits with breakfast and snack, Learning Intensives, reception and fireside chat, Saturday keynotes and breakouts, exhibitors, meals, networking, and materials.
Saturday Only | $199*/$250
Join us for the full Saturday Symposium, including two keynotes, 27 breakout sessions, Exhibitor Hall, breakfast and lunch, networking, and Symposium materials.
*Early Bird prices are 20% off, available September 21-November 8 and for group purchases