Family Literacy Conference 2025
Schedule
Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 04:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre | Edmonton, AB
Join us for our Pre-Conference Training Institute, 2-day Conference, or bundle both at a discounted price!About this Event
Welcome to the 2025 Family Literacy Conference! Join us for three days filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a literacy professional, educator, or volunteer, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about promoting literacy with a focus on the impact of familiy literacy. Learn from experts in the field, share your experiences, and gain valuable insights to implement in your own practice! Learn more at www.familyliteracyconference.ca.
Pre-Conference Day 1
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Pre-Conference Check-in & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rhymes That Bind
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Books Offer Our Kids Success
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family Book Club
Morning Coffee Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Books for Babies
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Storysacks
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
321, FUN!
Afternoon Coffee Break
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Main Conference Check-in (Option 1)
Day 2
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast & Check-in (Option 2)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Event Kick-Off
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
“I didn’t know that I didn’t know what dyslexia was!”
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Altering our Perception
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Brain Architecture Game
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Eureka! - Bringing Science into Family Literacy (Part 1)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Introduction to Building Blocks in Home Visitation Services (Part 1)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Transforming Materials with Canva
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Psychological Safety: Building a Culture of Curiosity
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eureka! - Bringing Science into Family Literacy (Part 2)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Introduction to Building Blocks in Home Visitation Services (Part 2)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Building Strong Community Based Partnerships and Volunteer Relations
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Bridging Generations
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening Event
Day 3
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Adaptive Learning: Learner-Led, Curriculum Free Literacy (Part 1)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Beyond the Story: Learning with Children's Books (Part 1)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Embedding Adult Learning in Family Literacy Programs (Part 1)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Human Centred Approaches to Sex, Gender, and Sexuality (Part 1)
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Reaching the "Unreachable": Expanding Literacy Beyond Barriers (Part 1)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Adaptive Learning: Learner-Led, Curriculum Free Literacy (Part 2)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Beyond the Story: Learning with Children's Books (Part 2)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Embedding Adult Learning in Family Literacy Programs (Part 2)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Human Centred Approaches to Sex, Gender, and Sexuality (Part 2)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Reaching the "Unreachable": Expanding Literacy Beyond Barriers (Part 2)
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Play with Purpose: Nurturing Language and Literacy
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Fostering Inclusivity: Empowering Educators with AI-Powered Tech Tools
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Moe the Mouse Comes to Alberta
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
An Integrated Approach to EAL and Family Literacy
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Supporting Numeracy Ninjas
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Keynote
Where is it happening?
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre, 4440 Gateway Boulevard Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
Tickets
CAD 250.00 to CAD 574.00
