2026 ¥ Annual Convention
November 19–22, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Online Professional Learning
Humanizing the Teaching of Writing for Elementary Grades
Wednesday, September 23 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Join the ¥ constituent group Literacies and Languages for All (LLA) for a discussion with LLA member Grace Kang, coauthor of (2026), which offers a powerful vision for rethinking writing instruction.
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Film Screening + Panel Discussion
Film Access: Stream until September 30
Live Panel: September 24 at 7 p.m. ET
¥ members are invited to a complimentary screening of Story & Pictures By, then join a special live conversation with director Joanna Rudnick and producer Korelan Matteson, moderated by Laura Ascenzi-Moreno, ¥ Elementary Section Chair.
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On Leadership
Designing ELA Curricula: In Conversation with Alexander Manshel
Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00–8:15 p.m. ET
Join the ¥ constituent group the Conference on English Leadership (CEL) for a discussion with Alexander Manshel, author of “.”
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The New Literacy Landscape: Exploring ¥’s Position Statement on Media Education
Tuesday, October 6 | 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET
We’re excited to welcome Tiana Silvas, ¥ Vice President-Elect, as moderator joining Rachel Lloyd and Renee Hobbs for this timely conversation exploring the statement’s four strands: Interpreting, Composing, Evaluating, and Analyzing, and how they connect to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills educators already teach.
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Conferences and Conventions
2026 ¥ Annual Convention
November 19–22
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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