TLI is headed back to California!
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.

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.
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.
Questions?
Thank you to the partners who help make TLI possible!






