05/18/2026
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We know how deeply you want your child to feel confident, capable, and joyful when they read. Every page they turn opens a door — to learning, to opportunity, to a future where they can fully express who they are.
That’s why the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) is thrilled to invite you to something truly special:
ODEW’s first-ever Literacy Academy for Families
A FREE event!
Date: June 3, 2026
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This event was created with one purpose in mind: to empower you.
Because when families and schools work together, children thrive.
The Literacy Academy for Families will feature two nationally respected literacy leaders:
Kareem Weaver, from The Right to Read
Lori Josephson, author of Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen
Throughout the day, you will:
Learn practical, easy-to-use strategies to support your child’s reading development at home.
Gain a clearer understanding of Ohio’s reading laws and what they mean for your child.
Discover tools and resources that help strengthen your partnership with your child’s school.
This academy is designed for all parents, caregivers, and anyone who supports families. Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey or already growing into a confident reader, your presence matters.
Your voice matters. Your involvement makes a difference.
ODEW will end the day with a meaningful, facilitated discussion and feedback session led by the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Your insights will help shape how Ohio continues to support families and literacy statewide.
We hope you’ll join ODEW for this inspiring and empowering day.
Your child’s reading journey is one of the most important gifts you can nurture — and you don’t have to do it alone.
NEW! We have the daily schedule of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops for this year’s ReadOhio Literacy Academy.
🗓 June 3-4 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Find details, registration info, and more!
⇨ https://education.ohio.gov/LiteracyAcademy