Teacher Leader Institute 2025

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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

The Kensington Hotel

3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

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Schedule at a Glance

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 – LEADERSHIP

7:00 – 1:00 PM	Registration Open
8:00 – 12:00 PM	Book-Leveling Committee
11:00 – 12:00 PM	First-Year Teacher Leader Summit
1:00 – 2:00 PM	Opening General Session: Reading Recovery Updates
2:00 – 4:00 PM	General Session: Leading on the “EDJE”: A Framework for Transforming Educational Institutions and Organizations with Kevin Kumashiro When we look to social movements that are working to advance democracy and justice, what are some of the guiding principles that can apply to our work in education and as leaders? This presentation describes the “EDJE Framework for Assessment and Transformation,” which draws on five such principles, and explores how we might apply these concepts today in our organizations and institutions: naming the moment and our intervention; priority areas of work; diving into contradiction; levels of injustice; and collective action.
4:00 – 5:00 PM	Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 – TEACHING PRACTICE

8:00 – 9:30 AM	Breakfast Buffet and Exhibitor Visits
9:30 – 10:45 AM	General Session: Working Together to Construct a Literacy Processing System: The Teacher Leader Role with Mary Fried Clay (COT p. 232) states that teacher leaders “need to be able to lead teachers into discussions of the ‘why‘ questions but their personal challenge is to become more articulate about what they understand by the term ‘literacy processing,’… Their discussions should be about the kinds of processing which might be developed in each of the components of the lesson.” In this session we will begin with theory and then explore some examples of teaching interactions and how they change over time in relation to literacy processing .
10:45 – 11:30 AM	Upcoming Research Projects
11:30 – 1:00 PM	Lunch and Exhibitor Visits
1:00 – 2:15 PM	General Session: Science of Reading Principles at Work in Reading Recovery, Comprehensive Literacy Classrooms, and Interventions with Jeff Williams Current reading initiatives focus much attention on heady concepts of orthographic mapping, set for variability, and statistical learning. This session de-mystifies these elements and shows how they are developed within Reading Recovery, Comprehensive Literacy classrooms, and allied interventions without the need for scripted programs.
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Breakout Discussions
3:45 – 5:00 PM	General Session: Rethinking The Possibilities – Exploring the Design of Ongoing Professional Learning Sessions with Journey Swafford In this session, participants will have the opportunity to consider ways to design and plan responsive professional development for previously trained Reading Recovery Teachers. This session will review the Reading Recovery standards and guidelines for “continuing contact,” consider options for behind-the-glass sessions, and discuss additional professional learning that teacher leaders may arrange. Please bring your questions, ideas and reflections to this interactive session.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 – RESEARCH

8:00 – 9:00 AM	Breakfast Buffet and Exhibitor Visits
9:00 -9:30 AM	UTC Caucus Meetings
9:30 – 10:30 AM	General Session: Integration as Inquiry with Nancy Anderson Drawing on Marie Clay’s view that children construct literacy processing systems “in some integrated way,” this session will explore integration as both a theoretical construct and a professional stance.
10:45 – 11:45 AM	Breakout Discussions
11:45 – 1:00 PM	Lunch and Exhibitor Visits
1:00 – 2:15 PM	General Session: IDEC Update 2025: A Look at Growth with Kate Nelson This presentation will examine data for the 2023-2024 school year through the lens of growth for all students, highlight IDEC reports that can be easily used to focus on growth, and provide updates for what’s new at IDEC for the upcoming school year.
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Breakout Discussions
3:45 – 5:00 PM	Closing Session: The Heart of the Work: Staying Inspired, Engaged, and Whole Panel discussion moderated by Tracee Farmer In the ever-demanding field of education, sustaining passion, purpose, and personal well-being is essential—but not always easy. This panel discussion brings together teacher leaders and trainers to explore how educators can stay grounded and energized amidst the challenges of their work. Panelists will share personal stories, practical strategies, and insights on nurturing inspiration, building supportive communities, and maintaining balance.

Conference Rates

	Early Registration Rates through April 16 *(member/nonmember)*	Regular Registration April 17 – June 7 *(member/nonmember)*
Teacher Leader	$750 / $850	$850 / $950
Includes required Teacher Leader Registry fee	$50	$50
Teacher Leader-in-Training	$700 / $800	$800 / $900
Trainer	$735 / $835	$835 / $935
Site Coordinator	$735 / $835	$835 / $935

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.

2025 TLI Planning Committee

Katie Kurumada, Chair, Trainer, Georgia State University

Wendy Vaulton and Dana Hagerman, Co-Chair Elects, National Louis University

Cancellations

Cancellations must be submitted in writing before May 15, 2025, and will be refunded the cost of registration minus a $100 processing fee (per registration). After May 15, 2025, no refunds will be given. However, you may transfer your registration to another individual from your organization through June 9, 2025. 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, 2025. If payment is not received by June 7, 2025, you will be asked to provide an alternate form of payment to complete your registration at check-in.