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Inclusion through Literacy: Stories for All Voices is the theme of this year’s Teacher Leader Institute. Explore our role as literacy educators in diversity, equity, and inclusion with three days of in-depth professional development.

The Teacher Leader Institute is required professional development for active teacher leaders and teacher leaders-in-training in the United States. Reading Recovery trainers, trainers-in-training, and site coordinators are also encouraged to attend.

Our Destination

Margaritaville Resort

1600 North Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, California 92262

This family-friendly resort is your oasis in the desert to stay, play & soak up the sun!

Discounted conference rates starting at $139 are available June 10-14, 2024. Book online or call 866-403-1929 and use the code 5839109 by May 20, 2024.

Pro Tip: Now is the best time to book your flights to Palm Springs airport (PSP)! Book soon to take advantage of the lower rates.

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Schedule at a Glance

MONDAY, JUNE 10

ALL DAY	Travel day for most participants
9:00 – 4:00 PM	Book Leveling Committee
4:00 – 7:00 PM	Registration Open

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

7:00 – 4:00 PM	Registration and Exhibits Open
8:00 – 1:00 PM	RRCNA Board Meeting (includes lunch)
8:30 – 1:00 PM	Descubriendo la Lectura Summit (includes lunch)
11:00 – 12:00 PM	First-Year Teacher Leader Summit
1:15 – 2:45 PM	Opening General Session
3:00 – 4:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
4:15 – 5:30 PM	Oasis Garden Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

7:00 – 4:00 PM	Registration and Exhibits Open
7:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
8:30 – 11:00	General Session
11:30 – 12:30	Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions
3:45 – 5:00 PM	General Sesssion

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

7:00 – 3:15 PM	Registration and Exhibits Open
7:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
7:15 – 8:15 AM	Technology Special Interest Group
8:30 – 11:00 AM	General Session
11:15 – 12:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions
12:15 – 1:30 PM	Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PM	Concurrent Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 PM	UTC Caucus Meetings
4:15 – 5:30 PM	Closing General Session

Conference Rates

	Early Registration Rates through April 16 *(member/nonmember)*	Regular Registration April 17 – June 7 *(member/nonmember)*
Teacher Leader	$650 / $750	$750 / $850
Required Teacher Leader Registry fee	$50	$50
Teacher Leader-in-Training	$600 / $700	$700 / $800
Trainer	$635 / $735	$735 / $835
Site Coordinator	$635 / $735	$735 / $835

About TLI

The Teacher Leader Institute is required professional development for active, certified teacher leaders, and teacher leaders-in-training. Reading Recovery trainers, trainers-in-training, and site coordinators are also encouraged to attend the Institute.

2024 Institute Planning Committee

Tracee Farmer, Chair, Trainer, National Louis University

Katie Kurumada, Co-chair, Trainer, Georgia State University

COVID Mitigation

RRCNA will be closely monitoring COVID-19 mitigation strategies for TLI and all events. Click here for the most up-to-date COVID policy.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be submitted in writing before May 15, 2024, and will be refunded the cost of registration minus a $75 processing fee (per registration). After May 15, 2024, no refunds will be given, however, you may transfer your registration to another individual from your organization through June 10, 2024. All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing to. No-shows will be invoiced and subject to collections for the full amount.

Payment Date

All registrations and Purchase Orders must be paid in full by June 7, 2024. If payment is not received by June 7, 2024, you will be asked to provide an alternate form of payment to complete your registration at check-in.