To our valued members, and to the vibrant community of literacy educators around the world, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your service.
We know the toll the current global crisis has had on you and our profession, and we know that you are being asked to perform Herculean feats daily. So many of you have shared the need and desire for professional development that addresses the challenges you’ve been facing. And because of the economic devastation COVID-19 has wrought, you have been clear that this professional development must be affordable.
Please know that we hear you—and that we are taking action.
The registration rate for ILA Next, our upcoming multiweek professional learning event for literacy educators, has been reduced by half for ILA members.
This means that all members can gain access to the high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that ILA Next provides for just $99. Nonmember pricing remains the same, but those who join ILA before registering will still see savings of more than $100 total.
Registration to ILA Next includes:
- Programming offered in 90-minute segments, spread out over four weeks
- Convenient Saturday sessions with established and emerging speakers representing a diverse range of roles, experiences, and areas of expertise
- Weeknight workshops and informal discussion groups designed for live interaction with speakers and fellow attendees
- Closed-captioned recordings available for on-demand viewing within five business days of live presentations
- 24/7 access to an Exhibitor Showcase, plus additional Learning Lab sessions each week
- Unlimited access to recordings through January 31, 2021, which equals nearly four months for the first week’s programming
- Letter of attendance awarding clock hours for participation
Members who registered for ILA Next previously will receive a refund for the price difference. Please look for an email later this week confirming that the refund has been processed.
Our goal for ILA Next has always been to provide you with a program that is responsive to your ever-evolving needs--one that not only acknowledges the unique circumstances that educators currently face but also provides practical solutions that can be implemented immediately.
Stephen G. Peters
President, ILA Board of Directors
Marcie Craig Post
Executive Director, ILA