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Literacy Conference 2026

Cupola atop a building on the Molloy University campus

Embracing Literacy Practices in All Disciplines, PreK-20: Past, Present, and Future

Hosted by the School of Education and Human Services

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, strong literacy practices are essential across every discipline and at every level of learning. Embracing Literacy Practices in All Disciplines: Past, Present, and Future, PreK–20 brings together educators, leaders, researchers, and advocates to explore how literacy—reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking—serves as the foundation for meaningful learning from early childhood through higher education and into professional life. Through keynotes, panel discussions, and handson workshops, participants will examine effective, researchbased strategies, support diverse learners, and envision the future of literacy education. This conference offers an inspiring space to share ideas, strengthen practice, and promote equitable, meaningful literacy experiences for every student.  

October 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Public Square
Molloy University (in-person)

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CTLE credits awarded. 

$35 registration fee will go toward a college scholarship fund.

Molloy students attend for free; $10 fee for Non-Molloy students.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Featuring

  • Keynote :

Erik Sweet, NYSED

Executive Director of Early Learning 

  • Panelists: 

Amy Benjamin, Tim Castanza, Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, Kerry Leo, Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Erik Sweet

  • Two Workshop Sessions and a Poster Session
  • Topics: 
    • The Science of Reading  (Phonics, Phonological Awareness, Fluency, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Oral Language)
    • Writing
    • Speaking and Listening
    • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity 
    • Other 

Schedule

7:00 am-8:00 am: Registration/Breakfast - Public Square Lobby     

8:00 am-8:20 am: Introductions & Awards -  Madison Theatre 

8:20 am-8:40 am: Keynote (NYSED Updates)

8:40 am-9:20 am: Panel Discussion

9:20 am-9:30 am: Plenary Summation

9:45 am-10:30 am: Workshop Session 1 

10:30 am-10:40 am: Break (Vendor Tables)

10:40 am-11:25 am: Workshop Session 2

11:25 am-11:35 am:Break (Vendor Tables) 

11:35 am-12:20 pm: Workshop Session 3

12:15 pm-12:45 pm: Session 3: Lunch and Learn

12:45 pm-1 pm: Concluding Remarks/Raffle

Learning Objectives

After this program, participants will be able to:

  • Name at least three new strategies they will incorporate into their curricular or clinical plans to facilitate language and literacy skills in children.
  • Understand and describe the evidence base for at least one of the strategies presented. 

Speaker Disclosures
Please click here for the speaker disclosures.

Continuing Education Credits:

For Educators:

  • CLTE credits (4) for teachers provided at the completion of the conference

For American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Participants:

  • Each program is offered for .4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). Participants will be contacted if they wish to earn ASHA CEUs. If you do, your information will be sent to ASHA CE.
  • Satisfactory Completion Requirement: For Satisfactory completion, learners must fully attend conference and complete evaluation form that includes self-reflection.  

Contact for More Information

Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis

Director of Graduate and Postgraduate Education Programs
School of Education and Human Services

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