SURN Science of Teaching Reading Conference
In partnership with W&M T/TAC and W&M Literacy Lab
Afternoon Keynote
Lori Sappington is a teacher-turned-author and podcaster dedicated to making literacy learning practical, clear, and accessible for educators. In 2019, she co-founded the podcast Melissa & Lori Love Literacy with Melissa Loftus, creating a trusted space where research meets classroom practice. Since then, the podcast has featured more than 250 experts and reached over 3.5 million downloads worldwide, helping educators better understand and apply the science of reading. Lori is the author of The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers and a contributor to The Science of Reading. Her work centers on helping teachers bring evidence-based literacy practices into their classrooms every day.
AUDIENCE
- K-8 General & Special Education Teachers, Literacy Specialists, and Leaders
INFORMATION
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Check-in opens at 8:00 a.m.
- William & Mary School of Education
FEES
- $200/person - SURN Division Member
- $300/person - General (Non-SURN Division Member)
- Includes morning coffee, conference, materials, and lunch
Registration coming soon!
Please email surn@wm.edu with any dietary needs you have prior to October 6, 2026. After this date, we are not able to accommodate dietary requests.
SURN is unable to provide a refund for this event. If a registered individual cannot attend, a substitute can be sent in their place. Please email surn@wm.edu with this change.
Registration will close approximately one week in advance of this event or earlier, if the event reaches capacity. We will update this webpage when registration closes.
For a full list of SURN Division Members, please visit SURN. If you're interested in your division joining SURN, please have your Superintendent or Superintendent's designee contact Amy Colley, SURN’s Executive Director, at accolley@wm.edu.
Please email surn@wm.edu with questions about registration or this event.