Sponsor and Exhibitor Highlights

Interested in learning about our partnership opportunities? Please get in touch with Megan Willis, Director of Communication, megan@mycll.org.

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95 Percent Group
95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers — supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need — to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 literacy ecosystem integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. 
 
475 Half Day Rd
Suite 350
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone: 847-499-8200
Age of Learning
Age of Learning®, creator of ABCmouse® and Adventure Academy™, offers engaging, effective learning solutions including the adaptive programs, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Serving over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning leads efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. 
6924 Hunters Way,
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: 337-280-0816
Alive Studios Zoo
Sparking Engagement for Foundational Learning
Alive Studios Zoo provides engaging supplemental educational resources that spark a love for learning through 3D augmented reality experiences. Featuring 26 lovable animal characters, our program supports the Science of Reading
and Math, enhancing any curriculum and creating a joy-filled learning space for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. Our cross-curricular approach incorporates Science, Social Studies, STEM, and Social-Emotional learning to engage students in foundational learning. Our purposeful technology inspires curiosity and creates a classroom where young learners thrive!
1461 Harbins Rd
Dacula, GA, US, 30019

Stacy DeWard, VP Sales and Operations
Phone: 612-268-5825
AIM Institute for Learning & Research
ALTA
The Academic Language Therapy Association’s mission is to provide its members with a distinction of excellence by setting high standards through an international certification for individuals who complete rigorous evidence-based multisensory structured language coursework and supervised practicum. ALTA verifies that certified members follow a professional code of ethics and complete continuing education to broaden and strengthen their expertise in the field of dyslexia and related disorders. ALTA provides our communities-at-large with leadership and resources to promote quality practices and guidance in the field of dyslexia.
1401 Lavaca St. #751
Austin, Texas 78701
Amplify
Amplify is one of the original Science of Reading companies—we have been doing it for decades! We are pleased to offer a complete and tightly integrated literacy system built on 20+ years of research that ensures you can bring true Science of Reading and Writing practices to every point of your instructional journey. We are also writing the next chapter in the Science of Reading with the latest edition of our core elementary literacy curriculum, Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts, and we now offer the only complete biliteracy suite. Visit Amplify.com to learn more! 
55 Washington Street, #800, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 800-823-1969
Cox Campus & Rollins Center for Language & Literacy
The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy is part of the Atlanta Speech School. Cox Campus is its online learning community, designed to provide free and unrestricted access to the sciences of healthy brain development, language acquisition and structured literacy through coursework, content and professional learning resources, to serve teachers and other providers across the learning continuum - prenatal through literacy. This year, Cox Campus celebrates 10 years of service, while the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy celebrates 20 years. This work has been made possible by the support of local and national philanthropies committed to literacy and justice for all. Cox Campus provides language and literacy resources to over 330,000 Members across all 50 states and in over 130 countries globally.
Media Inquiries:
Andario Howard
Rollins Social Media & Communications Manager
Email: ahoward@atlantaspeechschool.org

Partnership Inquiries:
Nadia J. Jones, EdD
Director of Partnerships
Email: njones@atlantaspeechschool.org

All Other Inquiries:
Erika Boxley
Program Coordinator
Email: EBoxley@atlantaspeechschool.org
Rollins Center for Language & Literacy
3160 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Beanstalk Books // Rainbow Phonics
At Beanstalk Books we specialize in decodable readers and we are proud to publish one of the world's largest collection of decoables. The company was founded by children's author and co-found of Junior Learning, Anna Kirschberg.

Rainbow Phonics is based on scientific research into the science of reading. It has been developed in accordance with decades of reading research and peer reviewed studies on the most effective ways for teaching reading.  
Rainbow Phonics // Beanstalk Books C/O – Junior Learning Inc.
19744 Beach Blvd. #389
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Benchmark Education
Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish and a provider of exceptional professional development to educators. Family-owned and operated, BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. We monitor research outcomes carefully and collaborate with educators in developing high-quality multimodal resources that amplify teacher effectiveness and inspire student engagement. 
145 Huguenot Street
8th Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Brookes Publishing
Capti
Charge Into Reading
Collaborative Classroom
Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another. Our evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens. Since the organization’s founding in 1980, our work has reached more than 8 million students.
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 110
Alameda, CA 94501-1042
Corwin
Corwin is the preeminent pre-K-12 education service provider and publisher with decades of experience providing research-based professional learning services and resources to schools, districts, and educators at all stages of their career. From equity, literacy, math, multilingual learners to blended learning, assessment, counseling, and educational leadership, our books, digital products, institutes, virtual and on-site consulting services offer practical, research-based strategies created and delivered by experts. Visit www.corwin.com
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA, US, 91320
Phone: 805-570-4556
Crafting Minds
Crafting Minds is an educational consulting group that provides in-person professional development for districts, online courses for educators, and curriculum to support both foundational reading skills for K-2 students as well as morphology skills for older readers.
22 Moccasin Path
Arlington, MA, US, 02474
Phone: 617-416-1861
Curriculum Associates
EPS Learning
EPS Learning has partnered with educators for more than 70 years to advance literacy as the springboard for lifelong learning and opportunity. The 20+ supplemental literacy solutions included in the EPS Literacy Framework are based on the science of reading and support grades PreK through 12, all tiers of instruction, and every pillar of reading. EPS Learning offers evidence-based intervention and customized professional learning to help move students toward growth, mastery, and success.
ESGI Software
ESGI provides a customizable, user-friendly progress monitoring solution for Pre-K through 2nd Grade educators to assess students, track performance, identify areas of concern, and make informed decisions to improve student outcomes. ESGI equips classroom teachers, specialists, and school and district administrators with data-informed insights. ESGI provides real-time data in no time at all!
One Pierce Place, Suite 900W
Itasca, Illinois, US, 60143
Phone: 325-260-5042
Express Readers
Gordon College
Gordon College Herschend School of Education offers fully online M.Ed. & Ed.S. degrees in Reading, which both include Orton-Gillingham training. Our dedicated and knowledgeable professors are committed to teaching reading grounded in brain-based scientific research. Our reading degrees have earned the IDA’s Accreditation Plus distinction. We also offer a fully online M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities with Wilson Reading System® Level 1 or 2 certification. WRS® certification courses can also be taken independent of a degree program. 
Gordon College Herschend School of Education
255 Grapevine Rd.
Wenham, MA 01984

Email for degree programs: graduate-education@gordon.edu
Email for Wilson Certificate only: Krista.erikson@gordon.edu
Phone: 978-867-4322
Great Minds
Great Minds PBC is a subsidiary of Great Minds, a nonprofit. Teachers and content experts write Great Minds curricula. These knowledge-building resources include Eureka Math2, Eureka Math, PhD Science®, Wit & Wisdom® (ELA), and Geodes® books for emerging readers developed with the Fundations® foundational reading program from Wilson Language Training.
55 M. St. SE.
Suite #340
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-223-1854
Hand2Mind
At hand2mind, we bring learning to life with hands-on supplemental curriculum and manipulatives for literacy! Our Science of Reading-aligned products enable educators to easily implement multimodal, research-based practices that fill gaps in instruction while addressing varying student needs. Teachers love our literacy manipulatives because they are easy to use, engage students in their learning, and complement their curriculum. Educators can easily transform their literacy instruction with minimal prep and maximum impact on student learning.
500 Greenview Court,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-816-5050
Heggerty
Heggerty is a literacy leader providing innovative, research-proven reading and writing solutions for Pre-K through 5th-grade classrooms.

Heggerty’s integrated collection of literacy solutions provides teachers with the approachable, research-backed resources they need to close student skill gaps and supplement existing ELA curricula.

The Heggerty Collection includes:
  • myHeggerty Digital Resources
  • Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum (Early Pre-K-5)
  • Bridge the Gap Phonemic Awareness Intervention Curriculum (2-5)
  • Bridge to Reading Foundational Skills Curriculum (K-3)
  • Bridge to Writing Curriculum (K-3)
  • Heggerty Library Decodable Books and Connected Texts
Used independently, these resources seamlessly supplement existing ELA curricula, helping teachers fill skill gaps and strengthen students' foundational literacy skills. When implemented together, the Heggerty Collection provides students and teachers with an engaging, consistent learning experience proven to improve students' literacy proficiency.
805 Lake Street #293
Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: 703-366-5947
Hoot Reading
Hoot Reading is the leading online tutoring service providing 1:1, evidence-based literacy instruction with qualified teachers, at scale. Incubated on a research project at. the Nokia Research Lab with Sesame Workshop (the creators of Sesame Street) and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Hoot Reading partners with school districts across North America to change children's lives through literacy.
210-1600 Kenaston Blvd Unit 340
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3P 0Y4
Ignite Reading
Imagine Learning
Every classroom, every student is bursting with potential. That’s why Imagine Learning creates K–12 digital-first solutions fueled by insights from educators. We work alongside educators to support 15 million students, in over half of the districts nationwide, with school services, core courseware, and supplemental solutions. Imagine Learning. Empower potential. 
100 S Mill Ave., Suite 1700
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 877-725-4257
IMSE
IMSE is an education pioneer and the leading provider of Structured Literacy solutions based on the Science of Reading that incorporates the Orton-Gillingham methodology and all five pillars of literacy to empower teachers from day one. IMSE’s unmatched training and classroom programs deliver measurable growth for all students, enabling equity in literacy learning.
2000 Town Center, Suite 2000
Southfield, Michigan 48033
Email: info@imse.com
Web: imse.com
Intelexia
Just Right Reader
Kendore Learning
Kendore Learning is a leading provider of specialized structures literacy curriculua teacher training, ongoing support, and materials to educators. Kendore-trained teachers learn the skills necessary to teach phonology, phonological awareness, the alphabetical principle (phonics), vocabulary (including grammar, morphology, etymology), fluency, handwriting, assessment, and comprehension. Our multisensory approach is highly participatory, memorable, and engaging. Our training program and curricula is highly participatory, memorable, and engaging. Our training program and curricula are accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).
12755 Century Drive, Suite C
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Keys to Literacy
Landmark Outreach
The Landmark School Outreach Program (Outreach) offers educators meaningful and effective professional development grounded in theory and practice to empower students who have dyslexia. 

Since its inception, Outreach has partnered with hundreds of school districts and thousands if educators to enhance instruction for students with specific learning disabilities (SLD). Outreach provides educators a comprehensive and integrated approach to language-based instruction, including program design, instructional coaching, online courses, and webinars. 
P.O. Box 227
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
Phone: 978-236-3216
Learning Without Tears
Letterland
Letterland is a systematic phonics curriculum aligned to OG & based on the Science of Reading. It activates every learning channel through music, actions, alliteration, movement, song, art, games and role-play. 
231 Grey Road
Davidson, NC 28036
Phone: 704.996.9010
Lexia Learning
Lexia®, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is a leader in science of reading-based solutions. For 40 years, the company has focused on pre-K–12 literacy and today provides solutions for every student and educator. With a complete offering of professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit lexialearning.com.
300 Baker Ave
Ste 320
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 800-435-3942
Logic of English

Logic of English provides resources, training, and curriculum that sparks curiosity about the English

language and lights the way to literacy. Why? Because literacy leads to a brighter future!

At Logic of English, we believe…

...in the body of research that illuminates how people learn to read.

...that language and knowing how to read unlocks human potential.

...that English is a complex language that can be explained.

...that everyone deserves to know how English works.

4865 19th Street NW
Suite 130
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 612-808-0585
Marco Learning
McGraw Hill
At McGraw Hill, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn, teach, and grow. Every educator teaches differently - and is proud of it. Every institution has a unique approach that makes it distinct. Every learner forges their own path to become who they want to be. We know that no two journeys are the same and support your path wherever it may take you.

As a leading education company that partners with millions of educators, learners, and professionals around the world, we are dedicated to helping them achieve success on their own terms. Together, we work to expand the possibilities of content and technology to build the relationships and ideas that support learning in a connected world. 
8787 Orion Pl.
Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 740-808-0750
MGT Consulting of America
MGT is a national leader in technology and advisory solutions, focused on empowering education systems to provide every child with a high-quality learning experience. We partner with schools to create optimal teaching environments and implement evidence-based practices, including the Science of Reading. Our solutions build resilience, drive systematic change, and ensure lasting impact, from early childhood through K-12. At MGT, we are committed to unlocking student potential and impacting communities for good.
4320 West Kennedy Blvd
Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33609
Phone: (813)327-4717
Web: www.mgt.us
Mount St. Joseph University
Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic academic community grounded in the spiritual values and vision of its founders, the Sisters of Charity. The University educates its students through interdisciplinary liberal arts, and professional curricula emphasizing values, integrity, and social responsibility.

Members of the MSJ Community embrace:
  • Excellence in academic endeavors
  • The integration of life and learning
  • Respect and concern for all persons
  • Diversity of cultures and beliefs
  • Service to others.
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Phone: 513-244-4200
My Easy Read Books, LLC
We are a high-interest low-reading level (hi-lo) book publisher dedicated to providing engaging literature for struggling readers and multilingual learners. Our focus is on strengthening reading fluency through texts that balance readability with rich, complex content. Each book features relatable characters and themes—the stories draw readers in because they can see themselves reflected in the narratives. Our materials support existing literacy programs by offering hands-on texts that help students apply their literacy skills effectively. 
1385 Rich Mountain Road
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
National Institute for Direct Instruction
The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) specializes in partnering with schools to implement authentic Direct Instruction (DI). We have a 25-year record of helping maximize the effectiveness of schools worldwide by implementing DI with fidelity. Our focus on data analysis and coaching is key to improving student performance. Contact us and learn how you can teach ALL of your students.  
1140 Willagillespie Rd,
Eugene, OR 97401
Newsela
Nido Learning
PDXReading
Phonic Books
Phonic Books specializes in truly decodable books for students ages 4-14+. We offer books for beginner readers to develop their foundational reading skills and Hi-Lo decodables for older students with gaps in their phonics knowledge. Founded by reading specialists, Phonic Books provides everything needed to implement a structured literacy program. 
1745 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Reading Horizons
Reading Universe

ReadingUniverse.org is for teachers, reading coaches, team leaders, and paraprofessionals – anyone who wants to help children learn to read.  

On Reading Universe you will find step-by-step guides for teaching all the essential reading and writing skills — and our interactive taxonomy showing how those skills are connected; in-classroom videos showing real teachers working with real students, filmed in diverse classrooms nationwide; and classroom-ready lessons, activities, and decodable texts for every skill. 

Reading Universe, a website created by WETA
3939 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
Readsters
Sadlier
William H. Sadlier is a recognized and respected publisher of print and digital educational materials specializing in K-12 English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. Sadlier programs offer robust instructional support to help students reach their full potential in school and throughout life. Notable products include From Phonics to Reading™, rated all green by EdReports; Building Reading Success with Wiley Blevins, developed exclusively for Sadlier; Sadlier Math; Progress in Mathematics; and Vocabulary Workshop®.
William H. Sadlier, Inc.
25 Broadway
New York, NY 10004-1010
Phone: 800-221-5175
Scholastic
Scholastic Education works with more than 90% of schools in the U.S. to support all aspects of K-12 literacy instruction and learning. Our publishing predominantly focuses on Foundational Reading Skills, Responsive Instruction, Culturally Relevant Solutions, Professional Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Summer Learning, and Student Engagement—each of which offers a unique utility to our educators, students, and families. 
Address: 130 Mercer Street,
New York, NY 10012
Solution Tree

At Solution Tree, we share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all, and we can help you make this vision a reality.  

Whether you’re working to build a professional learning community, implement quality instruction that meets the needs of all students, or strengthen assessment and intervention practices, you can trust that Solution Tree offers resources and professional development that are credible, research based, and effective.  

No matter where you are on your learning journey, we’ll help you reach your goals. 

555 N Morton Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
The Reading League
The Reading League 
We believe all children deserve to learn to read, and all teachers can learn to teach them. 

Our Mission 
The mission of The Reading League is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. 

Our Vision 
The Reading League’s vision is that all educators who teach students to read will use evidence-aligned practices, resulting in successful reading outcomes for their learners. 
103 Wyoming Street,
Second Floor
Syracuse, New York 13204
Phone: 315-362-2620
UnboundEd | CORE Learning
University of Florida Literacy Institute
The University of Florida Literacy Institute, or UFLI (pronounced "you-fly") is a center in UF's College of Education. Our work focuses on teacher development and reader development; the place where the two intersect is where UFLI "lives." UFLI’s programs include:
  • UF’s IDA-accredited Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia
  • UFLI Foundations, an explicit and systematic phonics program
  • Graduate degree programs in special education with a focus on dyslexia
  • Professional development for practicing educators.
618 SW 12 Street
PO Box 117050
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Voyager Sopris
The Specialist in Reading, Writing, and Math Intervention 

Fully focused on intervention, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading, writing, and math interventions and assessments, our solutions help educators create strong, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. 

We have thoughtfully developed blended, face-to-face, and online practice programs that work together to support flexible, teacher-led instruction and personalized learning paths to meet the unique learning needs of students of all abilities. We want to partner with you to help every student master the foundational skills they need to be successful in school, career, and life. 
17855 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX , US, 75287
Phone: 800-547-6747
Wilson Language Training
Wilson Language Training® is a leading provider of professional learning and research-based reading and spelling curricula for all ages. Its multisensory structured literacy programs, Fundations®, Just Words®, the Wilson Reading System®, give educators the highly effective resources they need to help their students become fluent, independent readers.
47 Old Webster Road
Oxford, Massachusetts, US, 01540
Phone: 5083682399
Word Flight
2850 Coral Ct, Suite 2,
Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 888-701-3009
XanEdu
Zaner-Bloser
Zaner-Bloser develops curriculum resources to teach foundational literacy and math skills to students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. Our resources help teachers engage and empower students and inspire more “aha” moments to harness the creative power of learning. As a member of the Highlights Family of Companies, we believe children are the most important people, so we strive to always do what’s right for children and to make a significant contribution to their education. 
1800 Watermark Drive
Columbus, OH 43218
Phone: 800.421.3018