Alaska Science of Reading 2026

Alaska’s Science of Reading Symposium Is Driving Statewide Literacy Impact

The fifth annual Science of Reading (SoR) Symposium was held May 1–3, 2026, at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage:

• 963 registered in-person attendees
• 6 nationally recognized keynote speakers
• 18 additional SoR thought leaders from across the nation provided 64 breakout sessions
• Focus areas: foundational reading, older readers, writing, literacy leadership, family engagement
• 30 sponsors representing evidence-based instructional materials and resources
• 13 new Alaska Science of Reading Ambassadors honored

Alaska Reads Act Home

Alaska Reads Act Endorsements

DEED Approved Courses and Exams

Alaska Native Language Literacy

Attendance

Family & Community Support Resources

CLSD: Cohort 2024

FAQs

Frequently Accessed Resources

Literacy Screener

Review Processes for Courses & Materials

PD Review Application Form

Current Events

Science of Reading Symposium

Contact Information