Dr. Ingrid Haynes

Keynote Speaker & Founder, National Literacy Institute

I work with schools, districts, and educators across the country to close literacy gaps using evidence-based instruction, leadership systems, and scalable professional learning.

🎤 Featured literacy expert on the Dr. Phil Show
📚 Trusted partner for districts, school leaders, and educators nationwide

“I don’t just talk about literacy. I build systems that change outcomes.”

Ingrid Haynes, PhD Director

Professional Development That Transforms Classrooms

Transforming Literacy. Empowering Educators. Changing Lives.

The National Literacy Institute provides innovative, evidence-based professional learning, certifications, conferences, literacy and dyslexia services, and customized support for educators, schools, districts, children, and families.

From the classroom to the campus to the community—we are building stronger literacy systems and brighter futures.

Certification Conference

Registration Information

Registration is now open! HCDE employees should register using the designated HCDE employee registration link, while non-HCDE employees and guest teacher candidates should use the Guest Teacher Candidate Registration link.

HCDE Employees:
Register Here – HCDE Employees

Non-HCDE Employees / Guest Teacher Candidates:

Guest Teacher Candidate Registration

Registration Deadline: September 7

The NLI Center for Dyslexia and Literacy

NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy

The NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy provides personalized, evidence-based support for children who struggle with reading, writing, spelling, fluency, comprehension, or dyslexia. Registration is now open for Academic Therapy and Literacy Tutoring! Families are also invited to our FREE Family Literacy Resource Day on August 22, 2026, where children will receive free books, literacy resources, and special goodies while parents learn more about dyslexia and ways to support their child’s literacy success.

SOR Train the Trainer

Science of Reading Train-the-Trainer Academy

The NLI Science of Reading Train-the-Trainer Academy prepares educators and literacy leaders to confidently bring evidence-based reading practices back to their schools and districts. Participants earn a 32-hour certification and receive ready-to-use training materials, coaching tools, implementation resources, and practical strategies to train teachers, strengthen instruction, and lead sustainable literacy improvement.

2027 Literacy Retreat

🌴 2027 NLI Literacy Leadership & Coaching Retreat

Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us June 27–30, 2027, at Margaritaville Lake Resort for four days of powerful professional learning, literacy leadership, coaching, networking, relaxation, and fun. Take advantage of our biggest early-registration savings—only $1,956, including lodging and breakfast! Reserve your spot early and get ready to learn, lead, recharge, and reconnect!

2026- 2027 Professional Development for Educators

Everything You Need to Strengthen Teaching, Leadership & Literacy

The National Literacy Institute provides comprehensive support for educators, schools, districts, leaders, children, and families. Our services include customized professional development, Science of Reading and Dyslexia training, Train-the-Trainer certification, leadership and coaching development, AI in education, literacy audits, conferences and retreats, classroom and intervention strategies, and schoolwide implementation support. Through the NLI Center for Dyslexia & Literacy, we also provide Academic Therapy, literacy tutoring, assessments, and family resources. Whether you are strengthening one classroom, transforming an entire school system, developing educators, or helping a child become a stronger reader, NLI is your partner from learning to implementation.