The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SOMLA) is proud to announce its call for proposals for its April 3-5, 2024 conference. The face-to-face event is themed Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers. Concurrent sessions are 50-minutes in length.

Location: Delta Hotels Marriott Hunt Valley, Maryland

Proposal Form: https://forms.gle/jjsjh1EJr3S3Yv7t5

Proposals for concurrent sessions must be received by November 3, 2023.  Applicants submitting proposals will be notified by email of acceptance or non-acceptance by December 15, 2023.

Topic Areas

• Reading Comprention
• Writing
• Vocabulary
• Speaking and Listening
• Foundational Skills
• Content Literacy
• Motivation and Engagement
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Practices in Literacy
• Multi-Language Learners
• Emergent/Early Literacy
• Adolescent, Middle School Literacy
• High School Literacy
• Family Literacy
• Reading Intervention
• Literacy Coaching
• Library Media and Classroom Connections
• Technology and Media Literacy
• The Administrator’s Role in Literacy
• Social/Emotional Learning Woven into Literacy Practices