2026 Summer Retreat Schedule

RETHINK REIGNITE Elevate

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: Registration covers lodging, meals, snacks, materials, and excursions for a worry-free stay.
✅ Morning Wellness: Begin each day with meditation, yoga, or SEL overlooking Lake Conroe—favorites among both teachers and leaders.
✅ Comprehensive Professional Learning: Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, focusing on literacy leadership, AI integration, and transformative coaching.
✅ Evening Networking & Excursions: After dinner, enjoy curated excursions that foster collaboration, cultural enrichment, and fun.

📅 Tentative Agenda

🗓️ Day 1 – Sunday, June 28: Arrival & Orientation

3:00 PM: Check-In
5:00 PM: Retreat Officially Starts – Welcome & Retreat Bingo
6:30 PM: Dinner & Meet & Greet
Receive Retreat Shirt & Overview of the Schedule

🗓️ Day 2 – Monday, June 29: Foundations & Leadership in Literacy

7:00 AM: Sunrise Meditation/Yoga on the Terrace
8:00 AM: Breakfast 🍽️
9:00 AM: Opening Session – Climbing with Purpose
Activity: Step Up, Speak Out – Speed Networking
Build Your Legacy Tower
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Session B – Water or Quicksand: Your Role as a Literacy Coach
- Literacy Development Data Deep Dive
- The Science of Reading: Bridging Research & Practice
- Understanding the neuroscience of reading acquisition
2:30 PM: Session C – Personalizing Student Learning with AI
4:00 PM: Wrap-Up & Reflection
6:00 PM: Dinner 🍽️
7:30 PM: Evening Excursion – Painting with a Twist

🗓️ Day 3 – Tuesday, June 30: Deep Dives & Collaboration

7:00 AM: Yoga & Mindfulness Session 🌅🧘‍♂️
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Session – The Big Five in Reading (SOR)
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Session D – Small Group Collaboration That Works
2:30 PM: Session E – Building a School Culture for Success
3:30 PM: Peer Sharing & Feedback
4:00 PM: Close of Day
6:00 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Evening Excursion – Hit the Water Waves

🗓️ Day 4 – Wednesday, July 1: Reflection & Vision Planning

8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Session F – Leading with Love: Compassionate Leadership in Schools ❤️
Closing Circle
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Departure

🔥 All-Inclusive Premium Experience: Lodging, Meals, Excursions & More – everything you need to relax, connect, and grow!