DESE Literacy Summit 2024

Literacy Summit: Every Teacher is a Literacy Teacher. Literacy Summit, July 17-18, 2024. The Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Registration for the Literacy Summit is now closed.

Join DESE’s literacy team and K-12 public school educators from across the state on July 17-18 at The Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark for the 2024 DESE Literacy Summit, “Every Teacher is a Literacy Teacher.” DESE is sponsoring two days of high-quality professional development sessions delivered by literacy experts, along with breakfasts and lunches, at no cost to participants.

Other expenses (lodging, travel, dinners, etc.) are the responsibility of attendees.

Intended Outcomes for Attendees:

  • Participate in high-quality professional development aligned with the Science of Reading for every level of understanding.
  • Gain knowledge surrounding the Science of Reading, evidence-based practices, and structures to support all learners, including English Learners and students with reading difficulties.
  • Learn more about Missouri’s Read, Lead, Exceed Initiatives and legislative requirements, including K-3 Foundational Reading Assessments and Reading Success Plans.
  • Learn from colleagues and literacy experts from across the state about best practices for supporting student literacy outcomes.

*Please note that registration for Literacy Summit is now closed.

The Lodge of Four Seasons – Reservations/Map

Make reservations at The Lodge of Four Seasons here.

To speak to a Lodge of Four Seasons reservation agent, and/or if you wish to set up direct billing with your school district, please call the Lodge of Four Seasons Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 1-888-265-5500 for reservation assistance. When you call, reference the DESE Literacy Summit 2024.

Agenda 

Literacy Summit 2024 Agenda 

July 17, 2024, Kindergarten – 5th Grade Focus 

July 18, 2024, 6th Grade – 12th Grade Focus

  • 7:30-8:30 Check In/Breakfast
  • 8:30-10:00 – Welcome/Keynote Presentation
  • 10:15-11:15 – Breakout Session #1
  • 11:30-12:15 – RPDC Network Session
  • 12:15-1:15 Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30 Breakout Session #2
  • 2:45 – 3:45 Breakout Session #3
  • 4:00-4:30 Closing Session
Keynote Speaker (Info coming soon!)

Information coming soon!