Partnerships for Literacy and Learning

03/30/2026

A lot of learning last week at the annual Kindergarten Conference!

03/11/2026

Jennifer is always so inspiring. This quote is a great reminder for us when the schedule gets overwhelming.

Come learn from Jennifer on May 15th in Stowe, VT, for a full day of all her goodness! PLL is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Serravallo to Vermont for a one-day workshop: Empowering Small Group Instruction in Reading and Writing.

02/25/2026

Teachers at Kingdom East are currently taking a rigorous graduate-level course. It's titled "Structured Literacy Instruction for Special Educators" and is being taught by two of our literacy specialists, Sarah Miller and Tammy Bourne. So far, the teachers' survey results are glowing!

02/11/2026

Get ready for the Vermont Kindergarten Conference 2026! Dive into play and imagination for lifelong learning! March 25, 2026 - Hilton Doubletree in South Burlington from 9 AM - 3:15 PM

DETAILS: https://pllvt.org/professional-learning/vermont-kindergarten-conference-2026/

01/30/2026

Look what's happening in April!!

We’re thrilled that Lily Brooks-Dalton, the author of our Vermont Reads 2025 book "The Light Pirate" and "Good Morning, Midnight" will visit Vermont on April 10 and 11 as part of Vermont Reads!

She'll give a free public talk at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 11. Seating for this in-person talk is limited, so register now to reserve your spot! You can also view the event via live stream.

Register at: https://bit.ly/lily-vr25

01/20/2026

The rights of student writers...

Read the newly updated version of our position statement The Students’ Right to Write, featuring the latest thinking and research to support NCTE members with best practices and guidance on this vital ELA education issue: https://ncte.org/statement/the-students-right-to-write/

The statement lists NCTE's beliefs regarding writing and the rights of student writers of all ages and includes recommendations for educators to support them.

01/14/2026

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12/30/2025

Two good looking programs happening in the new year! If you're in Lamoille County check it out!

12/29/2025

12/17/2025

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12/09/2025

PLL is excited to host a day with Jennifer Serravallo on May 15th at The Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, Vermont! Youll love learning from Jennifer and connecting with educators like you, looking to do your best by your students!

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