Events

Join us! This is where expert specialists, talented educators, and passionate caregivers have space to meet and learn from one another. Check out the next Lucy Project events for family activities, literacy resources, and dyslexia help near you, too.

Literacy Leadership Forum

A platform to discuss strategies for systems change that prepare children for success in a 21st-century economy.

We’re bringing together local leaders, elected officials, and key stakeholders to address the pressing literacy crisis. Our main goal: align our community around Structured Literacy as a solution that will drive meaningful change locally and position our city as a national leader in literacy reform. This is a challenge we can solve with collective action.

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Mark Your Calendar

There are ways to join our mission throughout the year

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Children’s Week in Tallahassee

We’re heading to the capitol! Along with advocates statewide, we’re amplifying the message that every child should healthy, ready to learn, and able to achieve their full potential.

When: April 2025

Community Film Screening

We host a literacy documentary film screening, part of 10 Days of Connection, an annual community-wide movement with free, curated events. Sign up for updates!

When: May 2025

the lucy project literacy key awards dinner

Literacy Key Awards

A night honoring the year's awarded Science of Reading Visionary, Legislative Leader, and Dyslexia Advocate. Private event, by invitation only.

When: July 29, 2025

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Unlocking Literacy Conference

This is a one-day conference for the reading revolution. Connect with literacy experts, educators and advocates from down the street and across the globe. 

When: July 29, 2025

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Inclusive Literacy Resource Fair

Perfectly inclusive for families with children with disabilities. At this free event, access literacy tools, free screenings, parent workshops, and fun activities for children and teens.

When: September 2025

What it’s like at Lucy Project Events

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    POV: Unlocking Literacy

    “I think that the scientific community would not be here if we didn’t have such strong community organizations like The Lucy Project; it’s taken our movement to a higher stratosphere.” - Dr. Monica Covington-Cradle

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    POV: 10 Days of Connection

    “We love to partner with The Lucy Project because of their mission to help all youth get to reading level.” - Luisana Zambrano Diaz

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    POV: The Literacy Key Awards Dinner

    “The Literacy Key Awards Dinner was one of the most memorable experiences of my professional career! I am so honored and grateful to have received the "Dyslexia Advocacy Key Award" from the Lucy Project. The introduction by Kadie Black, one of my former students, made it extremely special (and emotional)! Sandra and her team provided an amazing event - including a delicious dinner, networking with like-minded individuals, and the presentation of awards!” - Judith Cohen

Highlights: Past Events

Did you know we have a YouTube channel?

Get an inside view of what it’s like to attend our events, like the Unlocking Literacy conference. 

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