2026 Coaching and Literacy Leadership Retreat

The Coaching and Literacy Leadership Retreat is a time of “rejuvenation” for educators… a time to relax, rethink, recharge and rebuild…. a chance to learn the best practices that can be implemented immediately. The Literacy Retreat utilizes leaders in the field to go deep into literacy topics of interest and ways to create a more equitable classroom. In our current day and age, sustaining an equitable environment for students requires more than expanding a classroom library. During this period in education, we as educators must find new ways to build literacy and cultural responsive practices to build better readers and writers. Today’s literacy educators must find ways to be more inclusive with the structure that governs their shared spaces.

Walk away with a clearer understanding of today’s literacy standards and strategies to achieve those requirements in the classroom
Gain a plethora of tools and new instructional strategies for literacy achievement
Reflect on your current practices of language and literacy instruction
Social Emotional Learning/Self-Care
Understanding and Unpacking Standards to Close Gaps
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Build an understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices
Pioneer equitable instructional practices in language and literacy instruction to lead shifts in your classroom and/or school settings

2026 Summer Coaching & Literacy Leadership Retreat

📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort, Conroe, Texas
📅 June 28 – July 1, 2026 (Check-out on July 1st at 1:00 PM)

A Practical, Three-Day Retreat Focused on Increasing Your Effectiveness as a Literacy Coach

Plan to attend as a school or district team, a representative team member, or a district team leader to increase your effectiveness as a literacy coach and enhance student literacy achievement.

You’ll learn how to:

Build on the success of your current literacy program
Identify key components that have the greatest impact on student literacy
Target specific areas for implementation and improvement

You will leave equipped with:
✅ Coaching strategies proven to work with even the most reluctant teachers
✅ Instructional practices that accelerate student learning
✅ Professional development ideas that engage staff members with a higher probability of implementation

2026 Theme:

Clarity, Courage, and Coaching: Leadership That Transforms Literacy

This year’s theme centers on what every literacy leader needs most: clarity to see the path forward, courage to make bold instructional choices, and coaching that empowers teachers to succeed.

The purpose of the retreat is to help leaders:

Gain clarity about what truly drives literacy achievement and how to align their school or district vision.
Build the courage to lead change, address challenges, and inspire staff toward a culture of literacy excellence.
Strengthen coaching skills that not only support teachers, but transform classrooms and impact students for years to come.

Together, these pillars ensure that leaders leave the retreat with a renewed vision, actionable strategies, and the confidence to transform literacy across their schools.

Retreat Highlights

✨ All-Inclusive Experience – Lodging, all meals, snacks, and excursions are included with registration.

🌅 Morning Wellness – Start your day with meditation, yoga, or SEL sessions on the resort’s terrace overlooking Lake Conroe.

📚 Comprehensive Sessions – Each day offers dynamic sessions from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with actionable strategies you can bring back to your school or district.

🎉 Evening Activities – Enjoy dinner followed by fun excursions designed to foster relaxation, networking, and collaboration.