# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reading Isn’t Optional: Idaho’s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A FREE, powerful, evidence-based summit dedicated to advancing literacy for older students. Designed for classroom educators, instructional coaches, administrators, special education staff, and paraprofessionals, this event emphasizes that EVERYONE is a literacy teacher. 

Participants will explore strategies grounded in the Science of Reading and current dyslexia research, gaining practical, classroom-ready tools to support students in grades 4–12.

Featuring Jeanne Schopf, a nationally recognized literacy consultant, educator, and dyslexia expert, the summit will provide high-impact sessions that respect educator time while delivering actionable strategies, resources, and insights. Whether you teach, coach, or lead, this free event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your instructional practice, elevate student literacy, and make a lasting difference in your classroom and community. 

Participants will have the opportunity to earn 1 CEU credit.

Register here to attend: https://form.jotform.com/260295483893167


Please note, Travel Reimbursement is now being offered for attendees traveling over 50 miles. Please fill out this form AFTER completing your registration (linked above): 
https://form.jotform.com/261205060548046
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boise/reading-isnt-optional-idahos-secondary-literacy-and-dyslexia-summit/200029971999542
- **Event Categories**: business, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Boise
- **state**: ID
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Boise State Student Union
- **lat**: 43.601752038406
- **long**: -116.20161479927
- **full address**: Boise State Student Union, 1700 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706-3019, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reading Isn t Optional: Idaho s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit being held?
  - **A:** Reading Isn t Optional: Idaho s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Boise State Student Union, 1700 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83706-3019, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reading Isn t Optional: Idaho s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit?
  - **A:** Reading Isn t Optional: Idaho s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit is organized by Idaho Department of Education.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Reading Isn t Optional: Idaho s Secondary Literacy & Dyslexia Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boise, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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