2026 51ÁÔÆæ Annual Convention
November 19–22, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Online Professional Learning
Building a Community of Readers and Writers:
An Identity-Based Framework for Literacy Instruction
Tuesday, September 15 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Elementary Section invites members to engage in learning and conversation with Christopher J. Wagner, author of (2025).
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Humanizing the Teaching of Writing for Elementary Grades
Wednesday, September 23 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Join the 51ÁÔÆæ constituent group Literacies and Languages for All (LLA) for a discussion with LLA member Grace Kang, coauthor of  (2026), which offers a powerful vision for rethinking writing instruction.
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On Leadership
Designing ELA Curricula: In Conversation with Alexander Manshel
Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00–8:15 p.m. ET
Join the 51ÁÔÆæ constituent group the Conference on English Leadership (CEL) for a discussion with Alexander Manshel, author of “.â€
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Conferences and Conventions
2026 51ÁÔÆæ Annual Convention
November 19–22
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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