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American Reading Forum

A community of literacy scholars & teachers

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT ARF 2024 CONFERENCE UPDATE

We are excited to announce that, despite multiple hurricanes necessitating a venue change, the 2024 American Reading Forum Conference will be held at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. This brand-new resort has multiple pools and restaurants. We think members will be very pleased with this location—and thrilled that ARF 2024 is moving forward!  The room rates at Sunseeker $199.00 per night for a standard double, or $239.00 per night for a harbor view, inclusive of the resort fee. The cut-off date for room block reservations is November 18.  Book your room on Sunseeker's website, or call 1-833-914-7300 to reserve your room with reference to the American Reading Forum room block. Also, don't forget to register for the conference before November 12 to receive the regular registration rate of $240.​

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ARF 2023 YEARBOOK

The newest edition of the ARF Yearbook featuring amazing presentations from the ARF 2023 conference has been released!  Articles address various research topics and ideas including DEI in literacy teacher education, teacher knowledge of dyslexia, culturally relevant pedagogy in the Science of Reading, TikTok in teacher learning, and support for teacher induction.  Check out the 2023 ARF Yearbook now!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS

During the 2023 ARF conference, several awards were given to deserving ARF members and aspiring scholars.  Congratulations to the following awardees:

  • Brenda S. Townsend Service Award - Enrique Puig

  • Gary Moorman Early Career Scholar Award - Adam Brieske-Ulenski

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The American Reading Forum is a nonprofit, professional organization composed of individuals who share an interest in the improvement of reading. While the American Reading Forum is an organization that facilitates the dissemination of ideas and research, it places highest priority on providing its members opportunities for critical discussion of ideas, issues, research and emerging research interests and paradigms.

Sign up for a Professional or Graduate Student Membership today for access to the previous conference and member resources!

The 2024 ARF Conference will be held from December 11-14, 2024 at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.  Join us for critical dialogue centered around literacy, fellowship, and networking.  

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