UFLI Academy Event Details

UFLI Pop-Up Academy – Oyster Bay, NY

August 8-9, 2026

REGISTRATION OPEN!!

Day 1: Background Knowledge Training

This session covers key components of the Science of Reading and focuses on building critical literacy knowledge for educators. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the research base and the rationale behind the design of the UFLI Foundations program.

Day 2: UFLI Foundations Implementation

This session provides an overview of the UFLI Foundations program and offers in-depth training on each of the lesson steps, including opportunities to practice and refine instructional strategies.

What:

UFLI Pop-Up Academy (2-Day Workshop)

When: 

August 8-9, 2026

Where:  

Planting Fields Arboretum

1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Registration Fee:

$280 (includes lunch both days)

UFLI Virtual Academy

MORE DATES COMING SOON

What is the UFLI Virtual Academy?

The UFLI Virtual Academy includes the same content as our Pop-Up Academy – a deep dive into essential background knowledge and UFLI Foundations implementation – but delivered online. 

Participants will go through the training with small cohorts of fellow educators, facilitated in real time by a UFLI Implementation Specialist. Cohorts will be able to participate in activities and engage with one another throughout the experience.

What:

UFLI Virtual Academy (4-Day Workshop)

  • Live, facilitated virtual professional development
  • Digital companion resources
  • 1.2 CEUs (12 contact hours) available for an additional fee

When: 

  • ALL SESSIONS – SOLD OUT – More dates coming soon!

    The sessions are designed as a connected series; therefore participants must attend all four dates. Please note the sessions will not be recorded.

    Where:  

    The comfort of your own home (or the beach, or….).

    Registration Fee:

    $240