SAVE THE DATE!
JULY 28, 2026
This annual event equips attendees with cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and tools to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed in reading and beyond.
Keynote Speaker(s):
Kymyona Burk, Ed.D., Senior Policy Fellow, Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) - Kymyona supports states pursuing a comprehensive approach to K-3 reading policy by assisting state leaders in building new or improving existing K-3 reading policies, with a heavy focus on supporting successful policy implementation.
More speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more updates!
Why Attend?
Gain insights from top experts from Stanford, Yale, and other leader institutions
Discover the latest research and practical, curriculum-agnostic strategies in literacy education
Network with fellow educators and literacy professionals
Chancellor Cari Miller leads Florida’s Division of Early Learning, overseeing statewide early learning programs and collaborating with thirty early learning coalitions.
Unlocking Literacy Speakers 2025
Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and a Certified Academic Language Therapist. She is the Director of Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas.
Dr. Antonio A. Fierro is the Vice President of Professional Learning and Academics at the 95 Percent Group and co-author of Kid Lips®, a phonetics curriculum for young children.
Senator Alexis Calatayud represents District 38 and is an advocate for educational equity, formerly directing policy at FLDOE, enhancing Florida’s education system and funding.
Dr. Maria Aielli is an Assistant Professor at Mount St. Joseph University and a literacy specialist for Project Ready! She supports educators and advocates for dyslexia as a board member of the Ohio Valley IDA, promoting literacy success.
Dr. Stephanie Stollar is an educational consultant, founder of the Reading Science Academy, and author of the book MTSS for Reading Improvement.
Dr. Ryan Pontier is an FIU Assistant Professor and former dual language teacher, leads bilingual education efforts and advocates for native language assessment and dual language certification.
Nicole Florez, M. Ed., C-SLDI is a Literacy Specialist at the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) and a founding board member of The Reading League New Mexico Chapter.
Dr. E. Judith Cohen is the former Director of Clinical Experiences at FIU and a literacy educator with over 20 years of experience at the McGlannan School. She has taught literacy courses in Special Education, works as an educational consultant, and serves on the boards of IDA-Florida and The Reading League-Florida.
Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and literacy consultant with 22+ years of experience. She has trained NYCDOE educators in the Science of Reading, led professional development workshops, and supports system-wide literacy initiatives.
Dr. E. Judith Cohen, Ed.D. is the former Director of Clinical Experiences at FIU and a literacy educator with over 20 years of experience at the McGlannan School. She has taught literacy courses in Special Education, works as an educational consultant, and serves on the boards of IDA-Florida and The Reading League-Florida.
Be align with your team and save more!
| Group Size | Price per Ticket | You Save per Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | $125 | – |
| 5–10 | $110 | $15 |
| 11–24 | $100 | $25 |
| 25–50+ | $90 | $35 |
Want to reserve a block of tickets? Email: Jo@lucyproject.org
Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and literacy consultant with 22+ years of experience. She has trained NYCDOE educators in the Science of Reading, led professional development workshops, and supports system-wide literacy initiatives.
Unlocking Literacy Conference 2025 Highlights
