NCRA 55th Annual Reading Conference
The North Carolina Reading Association annual conference focused on literacy and reading instruction.
Sessions (115)
EMPOWER: Corwin Call to Action Keynote with Dr. Dominique Smith
Structured Literacy in K-3: What the Science of Reading Tells Us
The Writing-Reading Connection: Building Comprehension Through Writing
Assessment-Informed Instruction: Using Data to Drive Reading Growth
Oral Language as the Foundation for Literacy: From Research to Practice
Beyond Decoding: Adolescent Literacy Strategies That Work
Choosing and Using Decodable Texts in the Classroom
Knowledge Building and Reading Comprehension: The Missing Piece
Open Registration: 11:30 am- 5:30 pm
Paid Concessions 9:30 am-12:15 pm & 2:00pm - 4:30 pm
Tech Help Desk: TBA
Adolescent Literacy- This is Your Brain on Reading
Empowering Creativity with Power of Three: Rhythm, Music & Poetry
Need Help with Teaching Letterland? Here's Your Chance!
Train-the-Trainer AI Amplified: Equipping Educators with Ready-to-Present AI Sessions
Empowering Students Through Literature and Storytelling for Real-World Action
From Rope to Robot: Using AI to Strengthen Secondary Literacy
The Science of Writing: Merging Research and Practice
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Reception
Open Registration: 7:30 am- 5:00 pm
EDUCATE- Mc Graw Hill Opening Keynote with Dr. Doug Fisher- Rigor in ELA Instruction: Ensuring Access, Challenge, and Engagement for All Learners
Savvas Product Demo (Free Swag)
Visit with Exhibitors 9:30 am- 10:00 am
AI Meets the Wild: Sparking Student Writing Through Nature
All the Write Words: Vocabulary Strategies for Strong Writing
Between the Generations: Celebrating the Bonds of Children and Elders They Love
Connecting the Dots with Writing
Dyslexia Empowerment
Fostering Empathy Through Diverse and Inclusive Literature
From Prompt to Power: Transforming Writing Instruction with HMH Writable
Half-Truths and Hidden Figures: Exploring Women's and Racial Inequality in YA Literature
High-Quality Instruction, Zero Burnout: A Blueprint for Systemwide Success
Higher Education Affinity Group: Collaborating for Literacy Excellence Across NC
Mindful of Multilinguals: Maximizing the Literacy Block through Inclusive Practices
Reignite Your Small Groups: Multimodal Moves to Engage
The Mirror and the Window: Empowering Readers Through Fiction
Why Water Matters: The Timely Message of Native People
Anthem Analysis: Music as Social Commentary to Empower and Educate
Book Buddies: Building Confidence and Community Through Reading
Book Clubs in the Middle School Classroom
Embracing Revision
Exploring the Adopted 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study
From Words to Worlds: Expanding Background Knowledge and Vocabulary for Achievement
Get 'Em Talking: Academic Oral Discourse for Multilingual Learners
Give me an E!" Picture Books Excite, Engage, Educate, Empower
Heggerty Product Demo
NASA’s Role in Inspiring, Empowering, and Broadening Student Learning
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships: Building Thriving Classrooms
SAVVAS myView c2025 - Supporting the Science of Reading in a Multimodal Classroom
Sprints and Marathons: From Quick Writes to Multi-Part Compositions in All Genres
Systems Alignment for Success
Hand2Mind Product Demo
ADVOCATE Luncheon- Amplify Literacy Celebration Keynote with Dr. Natalie Wexler
Beyond the Narrative: Exploring Critical Literacy and Perspective-Taking
Exemplary Picture Books for Disciplinary Literacy in Elementary Math
Expanding Vocabulary and Motivation through Music, Visual Media and AI
From Research to Read-Alouds: Evidence-Based Comprehension Strategies for K–3
Leading Literacy through the LIS: LIS for Leaders
Literacy Centers: Educate and Empower Students
Morphology Means More! Practical Approaches for Empowering Students with Dyslexia
Partnering for Impact: Collaborative Approaches to Teacher Preparation Courses and Classroom Partnerships
Picture Books With Power: Read Alouds That Empower Young Thinkers
Seeding Compassion, Growing Resilience: Children's Books Can Change the World
The State of Literacy in North Carolina Panel Discussion
American Book Company Product Demo (Free Swag)
Author Panel
Boosting Comprehension-Vocabulary Practices That Work
Building Literacy Bridges: Leveraging Multilingual Learners’ Culture and Language
E Pluribus Unum: Using Autobiographies to Educate, Advocate, and Empower
Empowering Teachers to Collaborate with GenAI for Engaging Vocabulary Instruction
From CAT to CATASTROPHIC: Unlocking Morphology and Complex Decoding for Adolescent Readers
From Coursework and Beyond:Continuous Improvement in Research-based Literacy Practices
Having FUN with Foundational Literacy Skills through Letterland!
Morphology Matters: The Key to Unlocking Advanced Literacy
Multisensory Learning Routines for the Science of Reading Classroom
Supporting Your Student Teacher through the Elementary Literacy edTPA
Teaching ELA to Adult Learners in a Correctional Institution
Teaching Historical Fiction Through Novel Study: Interdisciplinary ELA with A Sky Full of Song
McGraw Hill Product Demo (FREE SWAG)
Kiddom Product Demo (Free Swag)
Author's Meet and Greet with Book Signings
Open Registration: 7:30 am- 12:00 pm
Exhibit Hall, Coffee, and Krispie Kreme
EMPOWER- Corwin Call to Action Keynote with Dr. Dominique Smith
Collaborative Classroom Product Demo (Free Swag)
Adventures in K-8 Literacy: Amplify CKLA & Amplify ELA
Advancing Students' Decoding and Automaticity
Bridging School, Home, and Community: Literacy Support Through the FSU Reading Clinic and Parent Workshops
Building Efficient Readers - The Path to Improved Reading Outcomes
Children’s Literature and Multimodal Resources that Critically Center All Families
Conversations That Matter: Developing Minds and Hearts with Junior Great Books
Delegates Assembly (NCRA Leaders & Members Only)
Empowering Comprehension: Honoring Kylene Beers through Notice & Note
Engaging Student Curiosity and AI to Strengthen Literacy Skills
Fluency: Say That 10 Times Fast!
IMSE Product Placement (Free Swag)
Mentoring Masterful Poetry, Making Students' Figurative Language Flip and Fly
Playing for Comprehension: Supporting Children’s Meaning Making in Storybook Apps
Practical Reading Strategies for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Science First: Using Interactive Read-Alouds to Grow Disciplinary Thinking
Writing as a Road to Comprehension: Shifting Practices, Engaging Students
EPS Product Demo (Free Swag
Beyond Decoding: Strengthening Comprehension in K–3 Instruction
Beyond the Red Pen: Teaching Writing Without Fear
Discover Harriet Tubman: Model of Empathy, Advocacy, Resilience, and Empowerment.
Empathizing with Troublemakers: Using an RPG to Understand Student Perspectives
Empower Voice with Storytelling
Generating AI Texts that Connects Students to Stories
Happy 250th Birthday America! Celebrating our History with Literacy
Read to Lead: Building Literacy Through University–School Partnerships
READy Explorers’ Camp: Strengthening Math and Literacy Through Summer Learning and Family Engagement
STEAMming from Literacy: Empowering Multilingual Learners to Think, Read, and Lead in K–12 STEAM Classrooms
Teaching the Brain to Read: Connecting Sounds, Letters, and Meaning through Orthographic Mapping
Understanding Graphic Novels
Author Luncheon- Student & Teacher Panel