2026 OSSE Literacy Convening
From Insights to Impact: Advancing Literacy Together
Sept.29, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Teaching and Learning is proud to host the 2026 Literacy Convening on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW, 20001). The convening theme, From Insights to Impact: Advancing Literacy Together, invites participants to reflect on literacy instruction to ensure evidence-based practices are implemented for all DC children and students from birth through grade 12.
During the convening, participants will hear from national literacy experts and engage in a series of breakout sessions led by some of DC’s dedicated educators and literacy leaders. These sessions will offer opportunities to deepen understanding of effective literacy instruction and explore strategies for improving literacy outcomes. Participants can expect to gain valuable insights, expand their professional network, and access resources that will support their ongoing literacy work throughout the year.
The convening aligns with the work happening with #LiteracyDC highlighted through the Early Literacy Task Force (LTF), Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties Legislation, DC's Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP), and the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant.
Registration for the convening will open in late August. For questions, please email [email protected].
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
OSSE invites DC educators and literacy leaders to submit a proposal to lead a breakout session at the 2026 OSSE Literacy Convening. Session topics may include evidence‑based literacy practices, early literacy strategies, reading intervention approaches, coaching methods, making data‑informed decisions, implementing multi‑tiered systems of support, and other content aligned to supporting strong literacy outcomes for DC children and students from birth through grade 12.
Submit your proposal: OSSE Literacy Convening: Facilitator Application
Proposal Deadline: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
For questions regarding the application, please email [email protected].