This year’s theme,
Playful Literacies!, asks educators to consider how we engage students in literacy learning through creativity, engagement, and exploration. We seek high-quality, evidence-based presentations that explore innovative strategies, research-driven practices, and transformative literacy experiences.
The Pre-Conference 2026 - A Literary Journey in New York City is scheduled for 11/6 beginning at promptly at 1 PM. NOTE: This event is limited to the first 50 people to register. To register for the Pre-Conference, Click here.
Virtual live-stream attendance is available for a limited number of our conference sessions. To register for virtual only - Click here.
Early Bird Rates (Available through Friday, 9/18/2026
$220 Member, Hunter College Faculty/Staff or School Group (3 or more registered together)
$290 Non-Member
$150 Full Time NYSRA Student/Hunter College Student - Full Conference
Rates for registrations after 9/18/2026:
$245 Member, Hunter College Faculty/Staff or School Group (3 or more registered together)
$315 Non-Member
$175 Full Time NYSRA Student/Hunter College Student - Full Conference
ONE DAY ONLY Rates: You MUST select which date you will be attending at the time of registration. Single day registration begins on September 19.
$180 Member, Hunter College Faculty/Staff or School Group (3 or more registered together)
$250 Non-Member
$110 Full Time NYSRA Student/Hunter College Student - Full Conference
(Student rate is available to NYSRA Student members only - joining NYSRA "unlocks" this student rate. You must be attending an undergraduate or graduate program to qualify as a student member.
NOTE: Hunter College Faculty, Staff and Students will be given a code to access their discounted rates.)
Special Ticketed Events: Both events include additional CTLE credits.
Lunch with Lois, enjoy lunch with colleagues, friends and co-conference attendees as we hear from acclaimed author Lois Lowry who will joining us virtually = $35
Evening Reception, with Jason Reynolds and Brendan Keily = $45
Conference Committee Members will be given a code to allow for a discounted registration. As with all registrants, ticketed events are NOT included in conference registration.
An invoice will be created when you complete your registration. If paying via purchase order, please submit a PDF copy of the purchase order to financialsecretary@nysreading.org as soon as possible. Any group requesting a group invoice, wishing to register together please email the NYSRA treasurer. Please provide a list including first and last name, and email addresses for each individual in the group.
If registering as a member, be sure to log in first. Your membership status must be active to register as a NYSRA member. If you have a question about your membership status please contact your local membership chair. Additionally, you can email membership@nysreading.org.
If registering as a student, you need to be a NYSRA student member or a student member of a local council. Student members will be given proof of attendance but not CTLE credit.
PLEASE NOTE: Conference committee members will be contacted separately for room reservations payable via NYSRA's master list. You will be asked for a credit card for incidentals upon checkin.
Questions about the conference? Contact NYSRA's Conference Chair, Keith Newvine at konewvine@gmail.com.
Refunds/Cancellations: According to NYSRA's policies and procedures, refunds for conference registration must be requested in writing at least 21 days prior to the first date of the conference. Send requests to financialsecretary@nysreading.org. All cancellations are subject to a 7% cancellation fee.
