Love and Literacy
This summer, your favorite St. Louis area professional learning organizations are joining forces to host Love & Literacy: a conference for educators in grades K-16 on July 14th - 15th, 2026.
ConnectED Learning, Gateway Writing Project, the Language Arts Regional Consortium, and the Missouri Literacy Association invite you to join us in celebrating our local love and expertise of literacy!
Schedule
July 14th, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 Registration & Check-In
8:30 - 10:00 Welcome & Keynote
10:15 - 11:30 Break-Out Session A
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch (provided w/ registration)
12:15 - 1:30 Break-Out Session B
1:45 - 3:00 Break-Out Session C
3:10 - 3:30 Closing, Celebration, & Evaluation
July 15th, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 Registration & Check-In
8:30 - 10:00 Welcome & Keynote
10:15 - 11:30 Break-Out Session D
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch (provided w/ registration)
12:15 - 1:30 Break-Out Session E
1:45 - 3:00 Break-Out Session F
3:10 - 3:30 Closing, Celebration, & Evaluation
Keynote Speakers
To Be Determined
Stay tuned!
Become a Sponsor!
We are excited to invite you to be a part of the 3rd annual "Love & Literacy” Conference, where K-16 educators, administrators, and curriculum coordinators come together to learn the latest strategies and curriculum to enhance their teaching skills. We have several sponsorship levels available, each with unique benefits, click to learn more!
Planning Team
Sarah Valter, Lindbergh School District
Julie Pair, Clayton School District
Tracy Bosch, UMSL
Diana Hammond, UMSL
Chris McGee, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District