Ahead of his keynote session at the IMSE Leadership Literacy Summit 2026, Kareem Weaver sat down with us for a Q&A about what it takes to bring the science of reading into every classroom.

As literacy expectations evolve, so should the approaches that support them. Not all OG-based instruction is the same. IMSE’s OG+ reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, helping districts implement Structured Literacy in ways that align with both research and real classrooms.

Oral language is the foundation of reading success, yet most schools still lack systematic screening for Developmental Language Disorder—a condition affecting 1 in 14 children that frequently co-occurs with dyslexia. Discover how educators can identify oral language risk early and embed evidence-based language supports across every tier of instruction.

A 20-year dream, two teacher scholarships, and a commitment to Structured Literacy are transforming reading instruction at The Levites Academy in rural Uganda, proving that when educators have the right tools, literacy can change lives anywhere in the world.

Stark County CUSD #100 in Illinois is committed to strengthening early literacy through evidence-based practices. One of its three schools, Stark County Elementary, recently became the proving ground of a literacy approach that prioritizes foundational skills instruction, with results that have teachers around the district excited to join in.