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Literacy in Full: Science, Meaning, and Voice — A GALA One-Day Literacy Summit

When
July 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Creekside Christian Academy (West Campus), 2455 Mt. Carmel Rd., Hampton, GA 30228
Spaces left
150

Registration

Discounted Student/Preservice Teacher Registration – $40.00
Discounted registration for currently enrolled college/university students in education programs who are preservice teachers. This rate includes full Summit registration. Please use your university email address. Verification may be requested.
Early Bird! GALA Member Price – $55.00
Early registration rate for GALA members
Early Bird! Non-Member Price – $85.00
Early registration rate for non-members. Not a GALA member? Join today at galiteracy.org/join and save.
Early Bird! Vendor/Exhibitor Table – $100.00
Reserve a vendor/exhibitor table at the summit early! Includes one 6-foot table and space for display materials.
GALA Member Price – $65.00
Standard registration rate for GALA members
GALA Member Price (Special Guest-Code Required) – $52.00
Standard registration rate for GALA members
Non-Member Price – $95.00
Standard registration rate for non-members. Not a GALA member? Join today at galiteracy.org/join and save.
Non-Member Price (Special Guest-Code Required) – $76.00
Standard registration rate for non-members. Not a GALA member? Join today at galiteracy.org/join and save.
Vendor/Exhibitor Table – $150.00
Reserve a vendor/exhibitor table at the summit. Includes one 6-foot table and space for display materials.

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Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates

2026 GALA Literacy Summit

Literacy in Full:
Science, Meaning, and Voice

A One-Day Literacy Summit for Georgia Educators

Registration closes July 12

Monday, July 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Creekside Christian Academy, Hampton, GA

Registration & Check-In begins at 9:00 AM

Light Breakfast & Charcuterie Board Lunch Included

A different kind of literacy experience is coming to Georgia! The 2026 GALA Literacy Summit: Literacy in Full will bring educators from across Georgia and beyond together for a powerful day of professional learning centered on literacy leadership, evidence-based practice, student voice, meaningful learning, and the future of literacy education in our communities.

This one-day Summit is built around three core convictions: reading instruction must be grounded in evidence, literacy learning must make space for meaning and joy, and the voices of classroom educators matter. Whether you are a teacher, coach, administrator, researcher, teacher educator, preservice teacher, or literacy leader, you will leave with practical ideas, meaningful connections, and strategies you can use as you begin the new school year.

Summit Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Richard Woods, Georgia’s State School Superintendent

Over 20 highly engaging presentations focused on classroom-ready literacy practices, leadership, and meaningful instruction

Practical strategies you can use during the first week of school

Vendors and exhibitors sharing resources, programs, and professional learning opportunities for literacy educators

Featured Keynote Speaker

Richard Woods

Georgia’s State School Superintendent

Literacy Leadership Forum

During lunch, participants will experience a highly engaging Literacy Leadership Forum featuring respected literacy leaders from across Georgia:

• Dr. Yolanda Williams

• Dr. Patryce Harvey

• Mr. Keldrick Holmes

• Mr. Jason Kelley

• Dr. Towanda Harris

What to Expect

Practical breakout sessions with engaging presentations led by literacy experts, classroom educators, and instructional leaders

Evidence-based literacy practices grounded in both research and classroom application

Three rounds of presentation sessions so you can choose the sessions most relevant to your work

Meaningful collaboration with educators, universities, vendors, exhibitors, and community partners committed to literacy excellence

Vendors & Exhibitors

We are excited to welcome vendors and exhibitors, including Cengage School, the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, the Georgia Council for the Social Studies, the American College of Education, and more.

Registration Pricing

Now Open — Standard Registration through July 12
GALA Member	$65
Non-Member	$95
Student/Preservice Teacher Discount For preservice teachers in education programs using a university email address	$40
Vendor Table	$150

Early Registration — Ended June 7
GALA Member	$55
Non-Member	$85
Vendor Table	$100

Registration closes July 12. No walk-ins can be guaranteed.

New discounted rate for preservice teachers: Preservice teachers enrolled in education programs may register for only $40 when using their university email address.

Presentations

The proposal window has now closed, and we are excited to feature more than 20 highly engaging presentations from educators and literacy leaders across Georgia and beyond. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal and helped shape this year’s Summit program.

Join us for learning, leadership, collaboration, and literacy in full!

Register today and be part of this important next step for literacy leadership in Georgia.

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GALA is an ILA Chapter Affiliate · Questions? Contact us at chair@galiteracy.org