⏰ Prices increase on Wednesday! Don’t miss your chance to join us at Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning® 2027 in New Orleans. 🎟️ Register now at cvent.me/oZknMz?RefId=Attend… #PlainTalkNOLA

It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! Did you know dyslexia often runs in families? Research shows a strong hereditary component, with one review estimating a 40–70% chance when at least one parent has dyslexia. Learn more: mycll.org/dyslexiafacts

ONE WEEK LEFT! Plain Talk 2027 registration prices increase October 28 at midnight CST. Join educators, literacy leaders, researchers, and advocates from across the country in New Orleans, February 24–26, 2027, for three days of learning, connection, and practical strategies. 👉 Learn more & register: mycll.org/plain-talk #PlainTalkNOLA

Meet the 2027 Alice Thomas Award recipients! We’re proud to celebrate Christian Watkins and Kareene Drummond for their leadership, advocacy, and commitment to helping students thrive through literacy. 💜 Congratulations, Christian & Kareene! Thank you, @ExpressReaders, for your support of these educators! #AliceThomasAward #Literacy #ScienceOfReading

We're proud to recognize @ReadingHorizons as a Gold Sponsor of Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2027! ⭐ Thank you for supporting educators and advancing evidence-based literacy instruction. Learn more: readinghorizons.com #PlainTalkNOLA #ScienceOfReading

Looking for dyslexia resources? Start here. 💜 The Louisiana Dyslexia Resource Guide connects families, educators, advocates & community leaders with resources and support across Louisiana. 📚 Third Edition coming soon—releasing at Plain Talk 2027! Explore: mycll.org/dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #Dyslexia #LouisianaDyslexia

#FactFriday | October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth! Attention plays an important role in learning. It helps us focus, manage distractions, sustain mental effort, and regulate our thoughts and actions. This month, we’re sharing information to build understanding and reduce stigma surrounding ADHD. Learn more: mycll.org/attention #ADHD #Learning #Education

We're proud to recognize Lexia Learning as a Gold Sponsor of Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2027! ⭐ Thank you for your commitment to evidence-based literacy instruction and student success. Learn more: lexialearning.com @LexiaLearning #PlainTalkNOLA #ScienceOfReading

Happy to be part of today’s conversation about child care and early learning in Louisiana. Investing in our children and families is an investment in our state’s future. 💙 Read more: wbrz.com/news/child-care-acc… @LABI_biz @PolicyInstLA

✨ We’re so excited to announce A Summer Story Gala, celebrating 35 years of the power of literacy! 📖💜 Join us August 5, 2027, at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 🎉 Sponsorships & tables are NOW AVAILABLE! 🔗 mycll.org/gala

🚨 16 DAYS! Prices for #PlainTalk2027 increase on October 28 at midnight CST. Join us Feb. 24–26 in New Orleans for 3 days of powerful learning, connection & literacy leadership. 📚 Register now: mycll.org/plain-talk #PlainTalkNola #LiteracyLearning #ScienceOfReading

Supporting Leaders. Putting Literacy Into Action. On September 25, The Center for Literacy & Learning partnered with @rapides_trf for an early childhood professional development Lunch & Learn focused on “Am I a Literacy Leader?” Leaders explored thought-provoking data and big questions about supporting our youngest learners. We’re grateful to learn alongside leaders committed to strengthening early childhood literacy. 💜 #EarlyChildhood #EarlyLiteracy #LiteracyLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Literacy #ScienceOfReading

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Brennan Chandler to Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® 2027! A former classroom teacher, special educator & reading interventionist, Dr. Chandler bridges literacy research and school-based implementation, with research focused on evidence-based reading & writing interventions. Learn More at mycll.org/plain-talk #PlainTalkNOLA #LiteracyAndLearning #Dyslexia

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 The Center for Literacy & Learning is celebrating 35 years of literacy, learning & impact! 💜 📅 August 5, 2027 📍 New Orleans, LA Join us as we celebrate the people, partnerships & moments that have shaped our story. More details coming soon! ✨

Reading isn’t a natural function of the brain — so how does the brain learn to read? 🧠 In this clip from Plain Talk: The Podcast About Literacy & Learning, we explore the Science of Reading and how the brain learns to connect sounds, letters, words, and meaning. 🎧 Listen, subscribe & catch the full conversation. plaintalkpodcast.podbean.com… #PlainTalkPodcast #ScienceOfReading #Literacy #ReadingScience #LiteracyEducation #ProfessionalLearning

October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth. Dyslexia is a neurobiological condition—not a vision problem or the result of laziness. Brain imaging shows differences in how people with dyslexia process information during reading. Learn more: mycll.org/dyslexiafacts

Congratulations to Dr. Juan Guevara Pinto on being selected for CHANGEMAKERS Cohort IX! We’re proud to see Juan bring his expertise in research, data, and education to this group of Baton Rouge community leaders. 👏📚 #CLLSpotlight #CHANGEMAKERS #BatonRouge @TheAllianceBR

🎙️ Plain Talk: The Podcast is here! We’re excited to launch a new space for meaningful conversations about literacy & learning, featuring educators, researchers, literacy leaders, and changemakers. Plain Talk: The Podcast — coming soon. #PlainTalkPodcast #Literacy #LiteracyLearning #ScienceOfReading

We’ve created a new home for dyslexia resources. 💡 Our new Dyslexia Resources: Learning & Support page brings together information and resources to help educators, families, and communities better understand dyslexia and support students. Take a quick look, then explore the page for yourself. 🔗 Visit mycll.org/dyslexia #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwareness #Literacy #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyLearning

Today, we’re celebrating Janeé Butler, The Center’s Director of Program Design & Implementation, as she reveals the cover of her upcoming book, A Space for Sight Words: Breaking into the Orthographic Layer, published by @ExpressReaders and coming in Spring 2027! Grounded in research, Janeé’s book explores sight words and orthographic mapping, offering educators insight into how words become automatic for young readers. We’re so proud to celebrate Janeé and this exciting new chapter! Learn more: expressreaders.org/janee-but… #CLLSpotlight #Literacy #ScienceOfReading