2026 Science of Reading + Math Summit
National Literacy Institute

Strengthening Language. Building Reasoning. Transforming Instruction.

 

DAY 1

Foundations & Core Routines

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Day 1 Overview

 

Day 1 establishes a shared foundation for high-impact literacy and mathematics instruction across grade levels (K–12). Participants will examine the research behind the Science of Reading and explore how oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, fluency, and number sense serve as the building blocks of academic success. Through live modeling and hands-on application, educators will experience explicit instructional routines that strengthen both word recognition and mathematical reasoning. By the end of the day, teams will leave with practical routines and 30-day action commitments ready for immediate classroom implementation.

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Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome, Vision, and Outcomes
• Summit goals and expectations
• Defining literacy + math integration
• Establishing collaborative norms

9:30 – 10:45 AM
Foundations in Language, Print, and Number Sense
• Oral language and phonemic awareness
• The alphabetic principle and decoding
• Early number sense and reasoning
• Grade-band instructional snapshots (K–2, 3–5, 6–12)

10:45 – 11:00 AM
Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
High-Yield Foundational Routines
• Explicit instruction framework
• Error correction models
• Structured number talks and language frames

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 2:15 PM
Application Lab
• Grade-band routine design
• Literacy + math fluency integration
• Creation of 1–2 “next week” lesson snippets

2:15 – 3:00 PM
Reflection & Planning
• Cross-grade share-out
• Identify 2–3 instructional shifts
• 30-day implementation commitments

 

DAY 2

Automaticity, Vocabulary & Problem-Solving

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Day 2 Overview

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Day 2 deepens the work by focusing on fluency, vocabulary precision, and structured reasoning as drivers of comprehension and mathematical success. Participants will explore decoding, morphology, high-frequency word instruction, and reading fluency alongside math strategy fluency and problem-solving frameworks. The day highlights the powerful parallels between literacy and mathematics, emphasizing how academic language shapes thinking. Through data analysis and collaborative planning, teams will design a focused 4–6 week implementation plan embedding high-yield routines into existing units and schedules.

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Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 AM
Morning Kickoff & Reflection

9:15 – 10:30 AM
Word Recognition, Fluency & Mathematical Thinking
• Decoding to automaticity
• Morphology and high-frequency word mapping
• Reading fluency routines
• Math strategy fluency and reasoning parallels

10:30 – 10:45 AM
Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Fluent Instructional Routines & Data Use
• Screening and progress-monitoring alignment
• Designing targeted 10–15 minute routines
• Data-driven grouping decisions

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Vocabulary, Knowledge Building & Problem-Solving
• Tier 2 & Tier 3 vocabulary strategies
• Morphology routines
• Read → Represent → Reason → Respond framework

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Strategy Implementation Workshop
• Select 2–3 literacy + math routines
• Draft 4–6 week mini implementation plan
• Identify leadership look-fors and monitoring tools

 

 

DAY 3

Action Planning & Implementation Mapping

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Day 3 Overview

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Day 3 shifts from strategy to sustainability. Participants will translate learning into clear, measurable systems that support long-term instructional change. Campus and district teams will assess strengths and gaps, determine 3–5 priority shifts, and align their work to the core principles of the Science of Reading and math integration. Through structured implementation mapping, teams will develop 30-, 60-, and 90-day action plans complete with coaching cycles, walkthrough indicators, data checkpoints, and sustainability measures. The summit concludes with a commitment session designed to ensure clarity, accountability, and forward momentum.

 

Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 AM
Vision Reset & Instructional Clarity

9:15 – 10:30 AM
Action Planning Lab
• Identify strengths and gaps
• Determine priority instructional shifts
• Clarify professional development needs

10:30 – 10:45 AM
Break

10:45 – 11:30 AM
School Implementation Mapping
• 30-Day Implementation Plan
• 60-Day Coaching Plan
• 90-Day Sustainability Map
• Data checkpoints and artifacts of success

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Commitment Session & Closing
• Team share-out
• Accountability partnerships
• Certificates of Completion

12:00 PM
Lunch & Departure