Teacher Leader Institute

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.

Conference Space

Saint Mary’s College

Kalmanovitz School of Education

1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94575

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!