Kansas Blueprint for Literacy

10/07/2026

🚨 What is Go Red for Dyslexia? 🚨
Go Red for Dyslexia is a worldwide campaign that takes place during Dyslexia Awareness Month in October!
It aims to change the narrative for people with dyslexia and low literacy. It’s focused on raising awareness of dyslexia and working to end the stigma that surrounds it by showing the world the amazing things that individuals with dyslexia can do!
To take back the narrative, Go Red for Dyslexia has encouraged everyone to turn everything red by painting your nails, wearing a red shirt, or even lighting up your building red.

Be a part of this movement and share how you Go Red on social media using the hashtag and learn more about the campaign here: www.goredfordyslexia.org/

10/01/2026

This semester, Ms. Lutz is sharing her expertise in linguistic mapping with educators at Lowman Hill Elementary (Topeka Public Schools). Washburn’s partnership with the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy has provided support for this professional learning including sets of linguistic mapping materials for teachers in the school to use with students.

09/28/2026

09/27/2026

Louisa Moats’ teacher-training program is painstaking, pricey, and decades old. It’s also the hot new thing

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

There's still time to join in on this opportunity!

Leading a Culture of Literacy kicked off yesterday in Topeka. Leaders identified priority areas, collaborated on challenges, and planned for the upcoming month to strengthen their literacy practices. You can still register to join us next month from 9:00-12:00. Register online!

09/18/2026

Federal literacy grants could soon prioritize the "science of reading" under a bipartisan bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

While states have led this instructional shift so far, Congress is starting to get in on the action.

📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/475gWNp

09/12/2026

Dr. David Hurford continues to serve Kansans through his work at the PSU Center for Reading and as a member of the Kansas Literacy Advisory Committee. His leadership reflects the important role of higher education in advancing literacy across our state, bringing research and expertise to the collective work of improving outcomes for Kansas students.

We are grateful for Dr. Hurford’s continued dedication to Kansas students, families, and educators. Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition, Dr. Hurford!

We are excited to announce Dr. David P. Hurford as the 2026 Margaret Byrd Rawson Award winner! 🏆

As a developmental psychologist, research scientist and educator, Dr. Hurford has dedicated his career to translating foundational research into practical interventions that help struggling readers succeed. His impact reaches far and wide across the dyslexia community. He directs the Center for READing and early in his career, he developed groundbreaking identification procedures to predict and prevent reading failure before it occurs. This vital research led him to create the "Secret Codes" kindergarten curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. He also founded CARRD, Inc. to provide high-quality assessments and interventions and authored the children’s book "I Have Dyslexia" to support families directly!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Hurford on this well-deserved honor!

Don't forget to register for DyslexiaCon26 : https://ow.ly/u38z50ZL1ZQ

09/07/2026

🎙️ Every literacy educator, advocate, and leader should join us for this event.

Phillips Fundamental Learning Center is proud to present a landmark day in literacy education featuring one of the nation's most respected voices in dyslexia research.

Dr. Tim Odegard, Ph.D. National Research Scientist | Dyslexia & Reading Therapist Professor of Psychology & Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies at Middle Tennessee State University
will speak on:

📖 BRIDGING THE GAP: From Literacy Legislation to Classroom Implementation

📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. lunch provided
📍 WSU Tech Lecture Hall | 4004 N. Webb Road, Wichita, KS
💵 $150.00 | 6 CEU Hours Available

Dr. Odegard is a contributing author to IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, founder of the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia, and a lifetime honorary member of IDA. His work has earned national recognition including the Innovator Award from IMSLEC, the Luke Waits Service Award from ALTA, and the Massey-Sexton Dyslexia Advocacy Award.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from a leader who is transforming how literacy legislation becomes real change in real classrooms. 💙
Seats are limited — don't miss your chance to be in the room.

📲 Register today.

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08/29/2026

We want to hear from you!

Kansas is developing a Comprehensive Literacy Implementation Plan, and we want to hear from the people who know our students, schools, universities, and communities best.

Reaching our goal of stronger literacy outcomes for every Kansas student will take a coordinated, statewide effort. Your perspective can help ensure the plan gets us there.

Learn more about this opportunity and complete the interest form:
https://kansasregents.gov/about/kansas-blueprint-for-literacy/comprehensive-literacy-plan-small-group-discussions