Join Us Virtually
Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 EST
Oct. 14th–Nov. 11th, 2026
Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 EST
October 14th–November 11th, 2026
Join us each week for candid, useful, and practical conversations led by 5 literacy pros. These are the kind of literacy conversations you wish you had more time for during the school day! Recordings will be available until December 30th!
Five-session series
Fireside Chats
Authentic, useful, and practical—the kind of literacy conversation you wish you had more time for during the school day!
What’s Included:
Expert Sessions with some of our favorite authors
Exclusive Q and A Sessions
Replays and Resources
Book Giveaways
Blending Research with Literacy Confidence
Blue Ridge Literacy Collective provides virtual trainings, support, and strategies to implement the Science of Reading in your classroom, today.
Our promise to you
Real strategies you can take into the classroom today
An understanding of the Science of Reading and the research behind it
A collective of leaders and teachers to support you along the way
The heart behind BRLC
Led by Practicing Reading Specialists. Grounded in Real Classrooms.
Blue Ridge Literacy Collective was founded by practicing literacy specialists who are actively working in schools. We understand the daily realities of instruction, the pressure of assessment cycles, and the need for systems that actually work for teachers and students.
We don’t offer theory without application.
We don’t offer one-day inspiration without follow-through.
We blend research, experience, and practical implementation to help schools build confident, sustainable literacy systems.
Professional Development
Blue Ridge Literacy Collective exists to bridge the gap between literacy research and classroom confidence.
When teachers feel confident, students thrive.
We believe teachers deserve professional learning that is:
Practical
Respectful of their expertise
Rooted in research
Sustainable over time