2026 PSLA Conference Proposal Form
Palmetto State Literacy Association's 50th Annual Conference
Theme: Reading the Past, Writing the Future
Date: February 19 – 21, 2026
We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 2026 Palmetto State Literacy Association (PSLA) Annual Conference. This milestone event celebrates 50 years of advancing literacy education across South Carolina and beyond.
- The Science of Reading
- K–12 Reading and Writing Instruction
- Literacy Supports for Multilingual Learners
- Strategies for Students with Learning Differences (e.g., dyslexia)
- Disciplinary Literacy and Genre Study across Content Areas
- Innovative Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners
The primary objective of the PSLA Conference is to provide educators with tools that empower students to thrive in a world shaped by multiple literacies—those that inform, promote critical thinking, and entertain.
- Concurrent sessions will be one hour in length.
- Proposal submission deadline: August 1, 2025
- Presentation days: Friday or Saturday (based on the number of accepted proposals)
- Notification of acceptance will be sent in October 2025.
- All presenters and co-presenters must be registered PSLA members and conference attendees by November 1, 2025.
Note: The information you provide will be used in the official conference program and app. Please review carefully for accuracy.
The Palmetto State Literacy Association is committed to offering high-quality professional development that equips educators at all levels with tools for effective literacy instruction. Selected sessions will reflect diverse perspectives and align with our 2026 conference theme: Reading the Past, Writing the Future.
For questions, contact:
Dr. Virginia Scates
Email: vscates@limestone.edu