Trainings & Events
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Making Data Matter: Literacy Learning Walk and Public Forum
Join us for a public panel where we will bring together OUSD educators, district leaders, and other community stakeholders to reflect on how assessment data can be used as a […]
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Quarterly Member Meeting: Early Language and the Growing Brain
Tandem, Partners in Early Learning will be presenting on Early Language and the Growing Brain! This is a member network meeting. To learn more about becoming a member, click here.
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A, E, I, O, and YOU!: Building Vowel Power for Stronger Phonics Instruction
A, E, I, O, and YOU!: Building Vowel Power for Stronger Phonics Instruction When we think of vowels, we often picture just five little letters—but the English language actually contains over a […]
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Unlocking the Power of Screener Data for Early Literacy Success
RSVP Here Gain deeper insight into universal screener data and the essential early literacy skills it reflects. We’ll explore the progression of fluency, common response patterns, and key factors to […]
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Back to School for the Whole Family: Build Your Reading Toolbelt
RSVP Here | Access the Zoom Workshop Here We’re kicking off the new school year with an interactive workshop designed to help families support their children’s reading journey, whether they’re just […]
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Chapters of Change
Join us for Chapters of Change on September 17th! Enjoy an evening filled with community, inspiration, and the joy of giving back. Sponsorship Opportunities | Purchase Tickets | Donate
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A, E, I, O, and YOU! Building Vowel Power for Stronger Phonics Instruction
The Oakland Literacy Coalition welcomes Celestina Lee, a first-grade teacher and reading specialist, to guide a learning session about vowels. When we think of vowels, we often picture just five […]
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Building Blocks of Literacy Fun & Flexible Morphology Activities with Words in the Wild
Building Blocks of Literacy Fun & Flexible Morphology Activities with Words in the Wild Discover how teaching morphology supports reading and vocabulary by helping students understand word parts like prefixes, […]
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Building Blocks of Literacy: Learning Session with Words in the Wild
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual webinar, Building Blocks of Literacy facilitated by OLC Member Words in the Wild, open to all literacy enthusiasts and educators looking to broaden their knowledge on morphological […]
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Spring Literacy Institute
The Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Spring Literacy Institute is a dynamic two-day learning experience designed for literacy program leaders, educators, tutors, and staff. Join us to deepen your understanding of the […]
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Member Network Meeting
Join us for our first in-person Member Network meeting of the year, hosted at Girls Inc.’s office! This event will strengthen connections within our member community, celebrate progress and successes […]
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OLC Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for at our Holiday Happy Hour as we toast to a wonderful year and celebrate our incredible Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director! This special gathering is a chance to […]
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Collaborative Inquiry & Literacy Leadership
Lead By Learning joined us to talk about the intersection of collaborative inquiry and literacy leadership. Librarian educator John Evans of Helms Middle School in West Contra Costa Unified School […]
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Libraries at the Center: an Inquiry-Based Approach to Literacy Leadership
Join our Dec. 3 learning session to learn how librarians are literacy leaders and community connectors. Featuring insights from Sarah Sugarman & Charley Brooks of @leadbylearning_ and @WCCUSD Librarian John Evans. 12/3 from 9:30-11:30 […]
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Bridging Literacy: From Knowledge to Practice in Reading Instruction
In partnership with the National Center on Improving Literacy, the OLC Presents: “Bridging Literacy: From Knowledge to Practice in Reading Instruction.” In this webinar, participants will see the integration of […]
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Understanding Outcomes from the ‘Right to Read’ Settlement
In early December, researchers at Stanford University released a working paper titled The Achievement Effects of Scaling Early Literacy Reforms, co-authored by Sarah Novicoff and Thomas S. Dee. The researchers […]
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Pours and Prose
Bring your favorite book and support the OLC over a beverage at Roses’ Taproom. You can choose to chat about your favorite read or immerse yourself quietly in prose. Roses’ […]


