Teacher Leader Institute

TLI is headed back to California!

This year’s TLI theme is Leading for Impact: Purpose, Practice, and Performance.

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.

Conference Space

Saint Mary’s College

Kalmanovitz School of Education

1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94575

Bus transportation between the hotel and conference hall will be provided.

Hotel Accommodations

Walnut Creek Marriott

2355 North Main Street Walnut Creek, California, USA, 94596

Set against the backdrop of Mt. Diablo near downtown Walnut Creek, guests appreciate proximity to Napa Valley Wine Country via I-680 and 2 blocks from the Walnut Creek BART Station, connecting train service to OAK and SFO airports.

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Schedule at a Glance

* Subject to change.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

9:00 – 11:15	DLL Summit
11:30	Bus leaves for the conference center
12:00 – 1:00	Lunch
1:00 -1:30	Welcome
1:30 – 2:45	Recent Research in Reading Recovery: Research Studies
2:45 – 3:00	Break
3:00 – 4:00	Set for Variability: Flexible Word Solving
4:00 – 5:00	Foundational and Future-Oriented Practices: Interest Groups
5:00 – 6:00	Evening Reception

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

7:30 AM	Bus leaves for the conference center
8:00 – 9:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00	Welcome
9:15 – 11:30	Oral Language
11:30 – 12:30	Lunch
12:30 – 1:30	Preparing for Independence in the Classroom and Beyond
1:30 – 1:45	Break
1:45 – 3:15	Recent Research in Reading Recovery: IDEC
3:15 – 4:15	Caucus Meetings
	Dinner on your own

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

7:30 AM	Bus leaves for the conference center
8:00 – 9:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15	Welcome
9:15- 10:30	Deepening Discussions during Live Lessons
10:30 – 10:45	Break
10:45 – 12:00	Word Work for Later Text Levels
12:00 – 1:00	Lunch
1:00 – 2:30	Recent Research in Reading Recovery: Improvement Science
2:30 – 2:45	Break
2:45 – 4:00	Strengthening Coaching Practices

Conference Rates

	Early Registration Rates thru April 16 *(member/nonmember)*	Regular Registration April 17 – June 7 *(member/nonmember)*
Teacher Leader	$750 / $850	$850 / $950
Includes 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.

2026 TLI Planning Committee

Wendy Vaulton, Lesley University

Dana Hagerman, National Louis University

Cancellations

Cancellations must be submitted in writing before May 15, 2026, and will be refunded the cost of registration minus a $100 processing fee (per registration). After May 15, no refunds will be given. However, you may transfer your registration to another individual from your organization through June 9, 2026. 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 7, 2026. If payment is not received by June 7, 2026, you will be asked to provide an alternate form of payment to complete your registration at check-in.