We’re excited to announce our first ever Literacy National Institute! Modeled after our well-loved LONG + LIVE + MATH: The National Institute, this conference will be a space where you’ll spend time learning, collaborating, and networking with passionate literacy educators and advocates from across the country.
- Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Indian Wells, California
- July 18-21, 2022
LITERACY FOR ALL: The National Institute (TNI) is unlike any other education conference. You’ll come away feeling empowered, energized, and equipped to make a difference in your students’ lives.
While teachers have always been innovators, the past 18 months have proven it tenfold. Given all the changes we’ve undergone as educators, there’s no better time to bring together the smartest and most passionate literacy educators and leaders. Together, you’ll share insights and strategies with the common goal of helping every student reach their full potential in literacy.
LITERACY FOR ALL is about...
- Building pathways to equity through literacy
- Celebrating the role teachers play as coaches, friends, mentors, and advocates of justice
- Sharing actionable strategies for improving literacy, building students’ confidence, and crafting compassionate classrooms
Take control of your TNI experience by selecting the interactive workshops and networking opportunities aligned with your professional learning goals.
From a Super Bowl champ to a writing expert to a lifelong teacher, there’s something for everyone at this year’s National Institute.
Malcolm Mitchell is well known for his achievements on and off the football field. After an illustrious college football career at the University of Georgia, he was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2016, and in February 2017, he became a Super Bowl Champion. While still a student-athlete, Malcolm received numerous awards for his visits to elementary schools to read to students and talk about literacy, a message he’s championed ever since.
When Mitchell started college, he read at a middle school level but quickly discovered how vital reading would be for his academic success and general quality of life. Through hard work and perseverance, Mitchell became an avid reader. Books became an avenue to expand his curiosity, creativity, and learning.
In 2015, Mitchell published his first children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, a story about how reading can help people achieve their goals. In 2020, he published a second children’s book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, which shows even reluctant readers that there’s a book out there for everyone. In 2016, Mitchell established the Share the Magic Foundation, a non-profit with the mission of transforming children’s lives through reading. Since its founding, the Foundation has placed books in the hands of more than 65,000 young readers and provided literacy programs to more than 300,000 students.
Although Mitchell’s awards are too numerous to list, he considers his love of reading one of his greatest achievements. His power talk will address how literacy changes lives.
John Antonetti has visited thousands of classrooms throughout North America to explore the question, “What truly engages learners intellectually and emotionally?” He has taught AP Chemistry, kindergarten, and most grades in between in Arkansas. Today, he works with schools across the U.S. and Canada on student engagement, writing, rigor and relevance, and high–yield best practices.
Antonetti has written Writing as a Measure and Model of Thinking and co-authored the best-seller 17,000 Classroom Visits Can’t Be Wrong: Strategies That Engage Students, Promote Active Learning, and Boost Achievement. He is currently working with colleagues on a book about the power of technology to engage learners.
At LITERACY FOR ALL, Antonetti will talk about engaging learners to master more content and develop deeper skill sets. He’ll also address how to encourage students to articulate their thinking, which will lead to better problem-solving in the classroom and beyond. Using the latest cognitive research, Antonetti will lead a humorous, interactive session that integrates strategy, thinking, and engagement in a three-dimensional approach to teaching that you’ll be excited to try in your classroom.
Dr. Barrie Olson believes that every classroom holds a future scientist, a future Pulitzer prize winner, a future novelist. Recognizing the challenges that students and educators alike face, her work at Carnegie Learning focuses on designing and delivering quality resources, tools, and professional supports that ensure that the leaders of tomorrow receive the foundations they need today. Operating from a system’s approach, Dr. Olson envisions connecting each level of the educational system to enact change and create equity for all students and support for all educators.
Before joining Carnegie Learning, Dr. Olson was the Chief Academic Officer at the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC). This educational non-profit aims to eliminate opportunity gaps by ensuring that every student can engage in rigorous and authentic standards-driven reading and writing.
Prior to her work at LDC, Dr. Olson was a literacy professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Louisville, and the University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College. Dr. Olson’s research focuses on teaching discipline-specific writing and on the process of writing transfer from secondary to post-secondary education. She has been published in journals such as Composition Studies, Writing Across the Curriculum, and the Journal of College Writing.
At LITERACY FOR ALL, Dr. Olson will focus on the why behind literacy instruction. What does it really mean to be an ELA teacher, and how do we advocate for ourselves and others to have the resources we need to truly achieve literacy for all?
CARNEGIE LEARNING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Engaging Keynotes
- Participant-Driven Interactive Sessions
- Breakout Workshops for Hands-On Learning
- Unique networking opportunities
Institute materials and resources
Travel Concierge: We take care of your flight/mileage, institute meals, and hotel accommodations
$3,000 per attendee
Open to any K-12 literacy teacher or leader
Have you heard of LONG + LIVE + MATH: The National Institute? For the last 12 years, this conference has been bringing together passionate math educators and serves as the model for LITERACY FOR ALL: The National Institute. If you or any of your colleagues are interested, check it out soon because registration is filling up fast!
Learn MoreAir Travel & Hotel
Nearest Airport
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hotel
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
44400 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells, CA 92210
What will I take away from Literacy For All: The National Institute?
The takeaways are numerous, but it is our hope that you will take with you new strategies for your class, building, or district; gain new perspectives; experience rewarding conversations with peers from across the country; extend your network exponentially; and leave feeling energized and ready to start the school year.
What is included in the price?
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4 days of engaging Institute content
- Powerful talks from leaders in literacy education
- Unique small-group workshops
- Networking opportunities
- All session materials, manipulatives, handouts, and swag
- Travel concierge service for travel bookings (for registered attendees only)
Who should attend Literacy For All: The National Institute?
The conference is open to educators and leaders for all grade levels, K-12. We will offer sessions on best practices in literacy instruction, as well as several sessions geared toward those using Carnegie Learning’s instructional materials. These sessions will cover such topics as developing and reinforcing literacy concepts, updates in educational research, and leadership techniques for a range of grade bands that can benefit all educators.
In order to meet the needs of a wide range of teachers and administrators, the National Institute will offer a variety of breakout sessions so you can create a personal agenda that is tailor-made for your interests and district initiatives.
How much does the Institute cost?
You can find Institute pricing here.
Who do I talk to about getting a quote?
For more information about the Institute, or to reserve your seat, click here.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes, please view the cancellation policy here.
Can I bring family members with me?
Yes, you are welcome to travel with family. However, institute benefits such as meals and sessions are for paid conference registrants only unless otherwise specified.
Since it’s an inclusive package, how does travel work if I bring my family?
You have two options:
- You can elect to book your own travel. In this instance, Carnegie Learning will reimburse the cost of your flight up to a maximum of $450. You’ll need to collect a reimbursement packet on-site at the conference and submit your receipt for airfare. Please note that if you cancel your attendance, you will not be reimbursed for the booked flight.
- You can use Carnegie Learning’s third-party travel agency. In May, we’ll provide you with contact information, and you'll be able to work directly with the agent to make flight arrangements that suit your needs. The agency adds a $34 fee, above and beyond flight costs, on all travel itineraries created. Please note, Carnegie Learning will not book flights or reimburse travel costs for individuals not registered for the conference.
How does Carnegie Learning book travel?
Carnegie Learning utilizes a third-party travel agency for all flight bookings. We work with our agent to secure flights based on information you provide during the registration process. We typically begin this process 2–3 months prior to the start of the Institute, usually around mid-May.
How can I indicate special needs or travel preferences?
During the registration process, you’ll answer several guided questions to help us build your travel profile. There will be opportunities within the registration process to indicate any travel preferences, specific needs, or restrictions. We'll keep this information on file for reference, but you'll also be able to work with our agent to make travel arrangements that best meet your needs.
How will I get from the airport to the conference?
Carnegie Learning recommends that you use a ride share service or shuttle to get from the airport to the conference and back. Services like Uber, Lyft, Supershuttle, and more are available from the airport.
How is the hotel booking arranged
Carnegie Learning will reserve your room based on selections you make during the registration process. We will supply a list of all conference guests at the time of booking. If you want to make changes to your stay, please contact Carnegie Learning directly so that we can make sure that you receive the best possible rates/service.
Do I have to stay at the hotel?
If you are a local guest, you are welcome to come and go on conference days, if you prefer. If you are a guest traveling in for the conference, we highly recommend that you stay at the hosting hotel as you will have access to all conference events, rates, and perks. If you choose to stay elsewhere, Carnegie Learning will not be able to cover the costs associated with your stay or intervene if issues arise with your booking.
What if I want to extend my stay?
If you’d like to extend your stay at the hosting hotel before or after the conference, please contact us directly. We can usually help you get a great resort rate!
What if I want to make changes to my flight, or experience travel issues or delays?
If you booked your flight through Carnegie Learning, please contact our travel agent, ProTravel, Inc., directly for any travel changes or issues that arise relating to your flight by calling 212.702.2685 or toll-free 800.432.4153. Contact information can also be found on your travel itinerary, which you will receive via email after flights are booked. Please note that any changes made to your travel itinerary after the 24-hour grace period will likely result in additional charges from the airline, for which you will be responsible.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the hotel, hotel room, services, or amenities?
If you have questions about the hotel or want to make changes to your stay, please contact institutes@carnegielearning.com so that we can make sure that you receive the best possible rates/service.
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