We are pleased to announce the 2027 Literacy & Learning Conference and invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit breakout session proposals. The conference brings together leaders in structured literacy to share research, practice, and innovative approaches.
We welcome proposals on all areas of literacy education, including structured literacy instruction and intervention, screening and MTSS, supporting learners with dyslexia, literacy development, and family or community engagement.
Please note:
The 2027 conference will be offered exclusively in English. As a volunteer‑run organization, we do not have the capacity this year to support sessions in both English and French. Many sessions will still be relevant to both English and French contexts, but we cannot accept proposals specific to French‑language instruction.
– Each person may submit up to two proposals as the primary presenter. You may be listed as a co‑presenter on additional submissions. Presentation groups are limited to a maximum of 4 presenters. If hotel accommodations are required, IDA Ontario will cover one room per accepted session.
– As a registered charity, we kindly ask that presenters whose conference registration can be covered by their school board or employer pursue that option. This helps us direct more of our resources toward educator training and community programs.
– All presenters must disclose any financial or non‑financial conflicts of interest. Promotional materials may not be distributed during sessions. Presenters must attend the conference in person and present live in Toronto, Canada.
– Since the main goal of LitLearn is to build educator knowledge and practice in structured literacy, conference sessions should be aligned to one or more of IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Proposals will be evaluated using this rubric.
– Please note that only successful applicants will be notified. As IDA Ontario is primarily volunteer‑run, we are unable to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful submissions.
The submission portal is open until Friday, October 2, 2026.
