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The Zero to Six: Science of Reading  for Early Childhood Leadership Institute 

Dates: June 4–5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
National Literacy Institute
7539 South Freeway
Houston, Texas
$1956 per particpant

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The Zero to Six: Science of Reading for Early Childhood Leaders Institute is a two-day leadership institute focused on strengthening literacy systems for children from birth through age six.

Participants will explore how to implement Science of Reading aligned practices across early childhood programs, while building strong instructional leadership systems that support teacher practice, coaching, and program improvement.

Who Should Attend
 

  • Assistant Principals and Principals (PreK–2)

  •  Early Childhood Program Directors

  • Instructional Coaches

  • Early Learning Coordinators

  • Literacy Specialists

  • Curriculum Leaders

  • Early Learning Coaches & Specialists

  • Policy Makers & Advocates for Early Learning


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What Leaders Will Learn

• How to implement the Science of Reading in early childhood programs
• Strategies for supporting teachers in phonemic awareness and structured phonics instruction
• Building strong Birth-to-Kindergarten literacy pathways
• Coaching systems that improve classroom instruction
• Aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction with evidence-based practices

Recieve SoR Leadership Certificate and Hours 

Included With Registration

Each participant receives a Leadership Implementation Resource Package, including:

Science of Reading Train-the-Trainer Manual

A comprehensive leadership guide to help administrators and coaches lead professional learning and support Science of Reading implementation across programs.

Digital Leadership Dropbox

Participants will receive access to a digital resource library including:

• Coaching observation tools
• Early literacy instructional frameworks
• Professional learning slides and training materials
• Phonemic awareness and phonics resources
• Classroom instructional tools
• Leadership implementation templates

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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The NLI Experience
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  • Assistant Principals and Principals (PreK–2)

  •  Early Childhood Program Directors

  • Instructional Coaches

  • Early Learning Coordinators

  • Literacy Specialists

  • Curriculum Leaders​

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  • Early Learning Coaches & Specialists

  • Pre-K & Kindergarten Coordinators

  • Policy Makers & Advocates for Early Learning

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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It was such a blast attending the READmarkably Lit Early Literacy Conference this past Saturday. There was never a dull moment. 

Kelley Price

Teacher 

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