Sponsor and Exhibitor Highlights

We’re thrilled to highlight the amazing sponsors and exhibitors joining us for the upcoming Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning® Institute!

Interested in joining them? Email Lindsey Vicknair, Director of Advancement, for the available opportunities! 

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Plus Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Why do Sponsors & Exhibitors keep coming back to Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning®?
"The people! The learning! The energy! The organization! The impact!"
"THIS IS THE BEST CONFERENCE OUT THERE"

"The engagement of the attendees is like nothing I have ever seen at a conference like this. We also appreciate the dedicated exhibit time to help us connect with our current and potential customers."
95 Percent Group
Platinum Sponsor
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
Abzilly
Exhibitor
Abzilly uses science-backed principles to create effective and engaging educational books for children. A dedicated team of authors, illustrators and teachers works with science of reading experts, teachers, speech language pathologists, psychologists and a host of other professionals to develop innovative products that make kids laugh. Abzilly’s fun decodables keep kids hooked and are easy to use for parents and teachers alike.
5975 Blvd Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, H1M 1G5, Canada
Academic Language Therapy Association
Exhibitor
AIM Institute for Learning & Research
Gold Sponsor

As a nonprofit organization, AIM turns the latest research into cutting-edge teaching strategies and tools to transform literacy education. We have seen firsthand how implementing literacy best practices uplifts every child, from struggling readers to those with language-based learning differences.

That is the North Star that guides our renowned community of educators and researchers as we collaborate to uncover how children best learn to read — and how to bring that knowledge into classrooms at scale.

1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: 215-483-2461
Amplify
Platinum Sponsor
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify delivers next-generation curriculum and assessment on an intuitive, integrated platform that includes thousands of free lessons. Across all programs and services, we equip educators with powerful tools to understand and respond to the needs of every learner.
55 Washington Street, #800, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 800-823-1969
Benchmark Education
Gold Plus Sponsor
Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish and of valid and reliable digital assessments, and a provider of exceptional professional development to educators. Family-owned and operated, BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher offering equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research that amplify teacher effectiveness and inspire student engagement. 
145 Huguenot Street
8th Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Bjorem Publications
Exhibitor
Bjorem Speech Publications is a Colorado-based, women-owned educational publishing company creating inclusive, research-based speech, language, and literacy tools for speech-language pathologists, educators, and families. Founded in 2017 by Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP, with the flagship Bjorem Speech Sound Cues®, the company now offers 80+ products spanning articulation, childhood apraxia of speech, language, and structured literacy — trusted worldwide to make learning engaging, effective, and representative of every child.
4833 Front Street, Unit B #447
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 719-396-2891
Brookes Publishing
Bronze Sponsor
At Brookes, we share your commitment to helping students become confident, motivated readers. A leading independent publisher for 40+ years, we partner with top literacy experts to bring you the best new research and help you translate it into classroom practice. Our trusted books, curricula, and assessments support your goals: delivering evidence-based instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of all students.
PO Box 10624
Baltimore, MD 21285
Phone: 800-638-3775
Charge Into Reading
Exhibitor

Charge into Reading is an independent publisher of high-quality decodable readers. Grounded in the Science of Reading and designed in consultation with Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist Marisa Ware, the Charge into Reading Decodable Readers by best-selling children’s book author Brooke Vitale offer compelling storylines paired with a strict scope and sequence for a series that children won't just be ABLE to read, but that they will actually WANT to read.

1273 East Putnam Avenue
PO BOX 155
Riverside, CT 06878
Cody Reading
Exhibitor
Stop spending hours scouring the web for decodable texts. Generate decodable materials with Cody Reading. Aligned with the Science of Reading and your favorite reading program, use Cody to create custom decodable stories, word lists, activities, and lesson plans in seconds.
18 Brickett Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
Collaborative Classroom
Exhibitor
Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization providing evidence-based, classroom-tested solutions for early childhood through grade 12. We are your partner in ensuring all children become fluent readers, skilled writers, and critical thinkers who learn from and respect one another. Our programs, products, and professional learning empower educators to grow their teaching practices and create the conditions for authentic, student-centered learning.
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 110
Alameda, CA 94501
Crafting Minds
Exhibitor
Crafting Minds is an educational organization that promotes evidence-based instructional practices through professional development courses, publications, and curriculum development. Professional development from Crafting Minds enhances educators’ knowledge about the fields of reading instruction, dyslexia, and achievement motivation.
Content also facilitates the development of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that maximize literacy achievement, including screening and progress monitoring assessments, considerations for core instruction, building robust tiered interventions, and supporting comprehensive eligibility evaluations for special education.
22 Moccasin Path
Arlington, MA, US, 02474
Phone: 617-800-9518
Curriculum Associates
Diamond Sponsor

Curriculum Associates®, creator of i-Ready®, makes classrooms better by connecting data-driven insights to high-quality instruction for 17 million students and one million educators (and counting). Our i-Ready® solutions span assessment, personalized instruction, and core programs in literacy and mathematics, supported by professional learning and service. We’re also the home of Ellevation® for multilingual learners, Stile Education® for core middle school science, and AI Labs for educator-trusted technologies. With Magnetic Literacy™, we deliver more than simply a core reading program. Our thinking curriculum builds knowledge and literacy skills together, as students develop decoding and comprehension proficiency in a coherent whole.

153 Rangeway Road
North Billerica, MA 01862
Phone: 800-225-0248
Dyslexia Resource Center
Exhibitor
EPS Learning
Exhibitor
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.
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 560
Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 866-505-2025
Express Readers
Gold Plus Sponsor
Express Readers’ decodable books feature positive storylines, highly controlled text, and relatable, lovable characters. The books are colorful and durable, and the stories have a sense of humor with engaging, recurring characters to keep students' interest. Express Readers' decodables provide the perfect place to apply learned phonics skills, support fluency-building, and foster a love for reading. With alignments to most core foundational curricula and in-depth Decodable Book Guides, educators can feel prepared without losing any prep time to create or plan on their own, nor any added costs.
405 N. Sunnyslope Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
Foundations in Learning (WordFlight)
Exhibitor
WordFlight puts students on a pathway to fluency. WordFlight is the first patented literacy assessment and intervention for grades 3-8 that bridges the gap between phonics and fluency by helping students develop automatic word recognition – a critical and often overlooked component of fluency. WordFlight is a proven and research-based solution that blends the best of the science of reading and the science of learning to help develop fluent readers.
2850 Coral Ct, Suite 2,
Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 888-701-3009
Friends on the Block
Exhibitor
FunFable Phonics
Exhibitor
Gordon College
Exhibitor

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. 

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
Heggerty
Silver Sponsor
Heggerty is dedicated to helping every child become a confident, capable reader and writer by supporting their readiness to learn as an essential part of high-quality, foundational skills-focused literacy instruction. Heggerty provides educators with approachable, evidence-based resources that build strong literacy foundations and create classrooms where students are ready to learn, read, and thrive.
805 Lake Street #293
Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: 703-366-5947
Ignite Reading
Exhibitor
Ignite Reading is a literacy company with a bold mission: End the reading crisis that’s gripped our nation for decades by ensuring every child in America learns to read on time (ideally by the end of 1st grade). Districts nationwide partner with us for the expert, personalized instruction they need to move the early literacy needle — without adding more work for teachers. Powered by a Science of Reading-based curriculum and driven by data, our high-dosage virtual tutoring program pairs each student with a tutor educator trained to deliver evidence-based instruction. Students get daily 1:1 attention from a caring champion who helps them build the confidence and skills they need to become fluent readers.
6 Presidio Ter San Francisco, CA 94118
Illuminations Literacy Solutions, Inc.
Exhibitor
Illuminations Literacy Solutions develops evidence-based literacy technology and professional learning to improve reading outcomes. Our AI-powered VTO Reading platform provides five-minute daily oral reading practice with real-time accuracy and fluency data that aligns with any Science of Reading curriculum, including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Neuhaus, and Lexercise. We help schools and therapists transform practice into measurable growth.
1020 22nd Avenue, Suite C
Meridian, MS 39301
Imagine Learning
Platinum Sponsor
Imagine Learning creates K–12 learning solutions that support the boundless potential of students in more than half the districts nationwide. Empowered with data and insights from educators, we innovate to shape the future of education with a robust, digital-first portfolio of school services and core, courseware, and supplemental and intervention solutions. Imagine Learning. Empower potential.®
100 S Mill Ave., Suite 1700
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 877-725-4257
Intelexia: PAF Reading Program + Aprendo Leyendo
Bronze Sponsor
Intelexia is the proud publisher of PAF Reading and Aprendo Leyendo: beginning reading programs that incorporate reading, spelling and handwriting using multi-sensory techniques. Effective and efficient in English and in Spanish, both are powerful tools to ensure that all children learn to read.
80 Theodore Fremd Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Keys to Literacy
Bronze Sponsor
Keys to Literacy offers a comprehensive, research-backed solution for sustainable literacy improvement. Our approach integrates evidence-based instruction with the systems, structures, and leadership practices needed to create equitable and effective learning environments. We focus on building educator capacity and aligning school-wide practices to ensure that literacy instruction is not only impactful but also scalable and lasting across all levels of a school or district.
319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 205
Rowley, MA, 01969
Phone: 978-948-8511
Kiddom
Exhibitor
Kiddom is the creator of Learning Intelligence Technology (LIT), a new class of tech that streamlines planning, delivery, grading, and data insight—lightening the load while keeping teachers in control. With curated, standards-aligned HQIM and AI-powered support, teachers can teach immediately. No unpacking. No extra prep. Just results. We take HQIM beyond the page, bringing clarity to math, science, and ELA curriculum across digital and print. Kiddom surfaces actionable data, streamlines teachers’ lesson planning and delivery, and powers instruction that reaches every learner.
Laprea Education
Gold Sponsor
Laprea Education is an educational publishing company dedicated to helping every child become a confident, capable reader. Founded by a classroom teacher with over two decades of experience, we make it easier for educators to bring structured literacy and the Science of Reading to life. Guided by our core values, we create practical, research-aligned decodable books, classroom tools, and professional development resources that support teachers and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
420 Columbus Avenue,
Valhalla, New York 10595
Lavinia Group
Bronze Sponsor
Lavinia Group, as a division of K12 Coalition, is an education organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and accelerating student achievement by transforming instruction in literacy and math for K-12 schools and networks. We partner with school leaders and educators to deliver world-class professional learning, curriculum, and hands-on instructional coaching that drives measurable academic growth. Our research-based approach includes immersive consulting, tailored professional development, high-impact summer learning through our RISE program, and innovative curricula like RedThread Literacy. With a team of former educators and school leaders, Lavinia Group collaborates closely with partners to build sustainable instructional excellence and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. 
2805 Dodd Road, Suite 200
Eagan, MN 5512
Phone: 646-400-2498
Learning Without Tears
Gold Plus Sponsor
Learning Without Tears is focused on building the key foundational literacy skills all learners need to master to become fluent readers. Our Pre-K to grade 5 curricula serve diverse learners with multisensory, developmentally appropriate instruction, innovative technology, and unparalleled training and support for educators and families.
806 W Diamond Ave., Suite 230
Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20878
Phone: 301-263-2700
Letterland
Silver Sponsor
Letterland publishes award-winning Pre-K through grade three resources for teaching phonics, phonological awareness, and foundational literacy skills. Young children learn letter sounds and phonics patterns through story-based characters that are visually embedded into letters. Letterland uses a structured, systematic phonics sequence aligned with the Science of Reading. It is the most engaging program for teaching foundational reading skills, using a multi-sensory approach to learning. Letterland is proud to receive an “all green” rating on EdReports! 
USA Distributor Books International dba Letterland International Ltd.
P.O Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172

Phone Number:
US Independent Sales Rep: (704) 996-9010
USA Distributor: 1-877-LETTERL
Phone: 704-996-9010
Lexia Learning
Gold Sponsor
Lexia®, a Cambium Learning® Group brand, is transforming literacy education, driving change in 1 of every 3 school districts across the United States. For more than 40 years, Lexia has been a thought leader in literacy education, delivering award-winning, research-based solutions grounded in the science of reading. With a full spectrum of offerings, including professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment tools, Lexia provides educators with Structured Literacy solutions that are proven effective and designed to drive meaningful literacy outcomes. By empowering educators with unparalleled ease of use and the knowledge and tools they need, Lexia helps more students unlock their potential to read, write, and speak with confidence. 
For more information, visit lexialearning.com.
17855 Dallas Parkway
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: 800-547-6747
Logic of English
Bronze Sponsor

Logic of English provides educators with the knowledge and tools needed to understand and teach accurate spelling rules and phonograms so that their students can decode, become empowered to read and spell, and thrive as learners.

4865 19th Street NW
Suite 130
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 612-808-0585
Pioneer Valley Books
Bronze Sponsor

Pioneer Valley Books is proud to offer high-quality print and digital products aligned with the Science of Reading and designed to meet the diverse needs of every classroom. We are committed to providing evidence-based solutions for systematic literacy instruction for pre-K through sixth. With more than 25 years of dedication to education, our mission is clear: to empower teachers, educate young readers, and foster a love of reading. Let's ignite our passion for literacy together!

199 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
Phone: 888.482.3906
ReadBright
Exhibitor

ReadBright is a research-based, highly effective structured literacy program that helps young learners build strong reading foundations through explicit, systematic phonics instruction. Designed for K–2 classrooms, ReadBright is aligned with the Science of Reading and features colorful, engaging, teacher-friendly materials to support decoding, spelling, fluency, and comprehension. ReadBright has been successfully implemented in hundreds of schools and districts across the country, helping every child become a confident reader.

272 Lanes Mill Rd. Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: 732 569 0699
Reading Horizons
Gold Sponsor
For over 40 years, Reading Horizons has empowered educators to combat illiteracy with innovative, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction. By aligning with the latest advancements in the science of reading, it supports educators, schools, and students with effective literacy solutions. Learn more about the K-12 foundational literacy solutions at readinghorizons.com and join the Science of Reading Collective, a collaborative space where educators share best practices and engage in meaningful discussions on literacy instruction.
1194 Flint Meadow Dr
Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: 800.333.0054
Readsters
Exhibitor

Supporting excellent reading instruction so all students can read.

Readsters supports instruction that produces successful readers. Excellent instruction demands that educators be lifelong learners. As specialists in teaching reading, we continue to learn about the reading process by studying current research, interacting and collaborating with professionals in the field, attending conferences, following education policy, and working with students of all ages who are learning to read. Our support includes consulting, professional development, and products.

2611 S. Clark St
Suite 600, #1100
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-535-7355
Savvas Learning Company
Gold Plus Sponsor
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. Our next-generation K-12 learning solutions, developed by leading authors and educators, span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Visit Savvas Learning Company.
15 E Midland Ave
Ste 502
Paramus, NJ, US, 07652
Phone: 608-590-6216
Scholastic
Gold Sponsor
Scholastic Education partners with districts to drive successful outcomes through supplemental literacy solutions and professional learning services. From the school to the home, we help every reader reach their full potential through research-based resources in six key areas:
  • Structured Literacy
  • Summer Learning
  • Early Childhood
  • Welcoming and Engaging Classrooms
  • Family, School, and Community Engagement
  • Classroom and Home Libraries
130 Mercer Street,
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 800-387-1437
Solution Tree
Bronze Sponsor
Solution Tree: Transforming Education to Ensure Learning for All
Since 1998, Solution Tree has empowered educators globally to raise student achievement.
We offer a unique blend of research-based, results-driven professional learning that measurably improves student outcomes. Our mission is to advance our authors' work; our vision is to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. We are committed to helping schools achieve their vision for the lifelong betterment of their students.
555 N Morton Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
Squiggle Squad
Exhibitor
Squiggle Squad Handwriting provides young students with a kinesthetic connection to language, improving literacy through proper letter and number formation. 
Students develop fine motor skills by going through a progression of activities that teach them five basic handwriting strokes represented by their Squiggle Squad friends! After students have practiced strokes in isolation, the Squiggle Squad friends come together to play, helping students comfortably form letters and numbers. An effective, fun approach to handwriting instruction!
Holly Britton, Founder
Phone: 209-770-7337
Stephanie Stollar Consulting
Bronze Sponsorship
The Reading League
Bronze Sponsor
The Reading League (TRL) is a national education nonprofit led by educators and reading experts dedicated to promoting knowledge to reimagine the future of literacy education and accelerate the global movement toward reading instruction rooted in science. Our purpose is to increase knowledge of science-based approaches to teach reading as well as research that demystifies how people learn to benefit the lives of millions of students. We train and support educators and school leaders. By extension, we also serve parents, specialists, and researchers. thereadingleague.org
103 Wyoming Street,
Syracuse, New York 13204
Phone: 315-362-2620
Tumbleweed Publishing
Exhibitor
University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI)
Exhibitor

The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI, pronounced "you fly") is a center in the University of Florida's College of Education. UFLI focuses on two main areas: teacher development and reader development and resides at the intersection of those two areas. The goal of UFLI's work is to give educators the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to help their students become proficient, confident readers. Our motto, “strong teachers build strong readers,” guides our work.

PO Box 117050
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Voyager Sopris
Gold Sponsor
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
William H. Sadlier
Silver Sponsor
For nearly 200 years, William H. Sadlier, Inc., a family company, has worked closely with K–12 educational institutions to understand their unique needs and provide innovative solutions for English language arts in the classroom and beyond. Trust in Sadlier keeps customers returning year after year. Sadlier provides standards-based core and supplemental literacy programs, grounded in the Science of Reading, as well as customized professional development.
Noted products: Sadlier PreK™ with Wiley Blevins, From Phonics to Reading™, Building Reading Success™ with Wiley Blevins, Vocabulary Workshop®
For more information, visit SadlierSchool.com.

Sadlier® and Vocabulary Workshop® are registered trademarks of William H. Sadlier, Inc. From Phonics to Reading™ and Building Reading Success™ are trademarks of William H. Sadlier, Inc.
25 Broadway
14th Floor
New York, NY 10004-1010
Wilson Language Training
Exhibitor
Wilson Language Training® offers research-based curricula—Fundations® (Tier 1–2), Just Words® (Tier 2), and the Wilson Reading System® (Tier 3)—designed to help educators implement Structured Literacy. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our programs ensure students learn to read and spell, while saving teachers time and reducing the need for additional curriculum materials. Supported by comprehensive professional learning, our programs empower educators to deliver effective instruction, helping students become fluent, independent readers and writers. 
47 Old Webster Road
Oxford, Massachusetts, US, 01540
Zaner-Bloser
Bronze Sponsor
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