SAVE THE DATE!
Our 2025 Teacher Leader Institute is June 10 – 12, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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
Book your room by May 18, 2025, for special conference rates starting at $179.
Schedule at a Glance
MONDAY, JUNE 9
| ALL DAY | Travel day for most participants |
| 9:00 – 4:00 PM | Book Leveling Committee |
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
| 7:00 – 4:00 PM | Registration 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 | Welcome Reception |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
| 7:00 – 4:00 PM | Registration 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 |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
| 7:00 – 3:15 PM | Registration 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 | $750 / $850 | $850 / $950 |
| 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 18, 2025, and will be refunded the cost of registration minus a $75 processing fee (per registration). After May 18, 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 6, 2025. If payment is not received by June 6, 2025, you will be asked to provide an alternate form of payment to complete your registration at check-in.
Questions?
Thank you to the partners who help make TLI possible!
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